| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
FD&C Red No. 2 | 【Synonyms】
Acid amaranth
Acid amaranth i
Acid amaranth n
Acid leather red 12bw
Acid leather rubine s
Sodium (Z)-3-hydroxy-4-((4-sulfonatonaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate | 【CAS】
915-67-3 | 【Formula】
C20H11N2Na3O10S3 | 【Molecular Weight】
604.48 | 【EINECS】
213-022-2 | 【RTECS】
QJ6550000 | 【RTECS Class】
Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | 【Merck】
12,391 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
4122311 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Dark red to dark purple powder. Almost no odor. Tastes salty. | 【Solubility in water】
1 g in 15 ml | 【Melting Point】
218 - 220 | 【Density】
1.50 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Usage】
Industrial applications include dyeing leather, staining wood, coloring paper coatings and coloring photographs. Amaranth finds limited use as a biological stain. It can be used as a reagent for the detection of nitrites and nitrates. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Wash mouth out with water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | 【Eyes】
Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with water. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | 【Handling】
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. | 【Inhalation】
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | 【Skin】
Non-irritating to the skin. | 【Eyes】
Non-irritating to the eyes. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | 【Poison Class】
5 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. | 【Fire Potential】
This material is probably combustible. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide. |
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