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Product Name: Brilliant Blue FCF
Other Names: Acid Blue 9, FD&C Blue No. 1
Chemical Family: Organic dye
Recommended Use: Food coloring, laboratory reagent, textile dye
Supplier/Manufacturer Details: Contact your supplier for local data
CAS Number: 3844-45-9
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Main Hazards: Eye and skin irritation possible on direct contact; may cause respiratory irritation if dust is inhaled; not considered highly toxic, but excessive exposure needs to be avoided
Signal Word: None
Pictograms: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust; avoid contact with skin and eyes; wash hands after handling
Chronic Effects: None known from normal use levels
Chemical Name: Brilliant Blue FCF
Synonyms: CI 42090
Formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Content: 100% pure substance; commercial samples may contain stabilizing agents or water
Impurities: Trace organic impurities possible from manufacturing
Ingredient List: No hazardous impurities considered significant under current legislation
General Advice: Get medical attention if symptoms persist
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; seek attention if irritation or coughing continues
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with soap and water
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of clean water for fifteen minutes; remove contact lenses if present
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, drink water to dilute material; medical observation suggested for large amounts
Important Symptoms: Minor irritation, blue staining of skin or mucous membranes
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet on undiluted powder
Specific Hazards: Combustion produces oxides of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
Protection for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
Additional Recommendations: Control runoff water; residue may be slippery and stain surfaces
Personal Precautions: Prevent dust formation; use personal protective equipment including gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Keep away from surface water or drains
Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum up material avoiding dust generation, place in sealed containers for disposal
Spill Controls: Wash area with soap and plenty of water to prevent staining; ventilate area
Reporting: For large spills, notify local authorities per regulatory requirements
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas; avoid handling powder in confined spaces; do not eat, drink, or smoke while using
Preventative Measures: Avoid breathing dust and direct contact with skin and eyes
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed, store in cool, dry locations away from acids and oxidizers
Special Packaging: Use corrosion-resistant containers to avoid contamination
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recommended to minimize exposure
OELs: No occupational exposure limits established, handle as nuisance dust
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles
Skin Protection: Gloves made of nitrile or latex, protective clothing to reduce staining risk
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask (P2 or similar) in areas with significant dust
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after use, avoid taking contaminated clothing off-site
Appearance: Dark blue powder or granular solid
Odor: Odorless
pH (1% Solution): Neutral to slightly basic, 6.5–7.5
Melting Point: Decomposes on heating
Solubility in Water: Very soluble
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Density: About 1.2 g/cm³
Explosion Limits: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air at high concentrations
Other Data: Stains materials strongly; shelf-stable under appropriate conditions
Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage
Thermal Decomposition: May produce toxic fumes (NOx, SOx, COx) above 200°C
Reactivity: Nonreactive with most substances
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, humidity, wet storage conditions
Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation of dust, skin contact
Acute Toxicity: Oral rat LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg; considered low acute toxicity
Irritation: Possible mild irritation to eye, skin, respiratory tract
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity at exposure levels typical in food or laboratories
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing respiratory conditions may become irritated by dust exposure
Mobility: Material dissolves in water and may move into aquatic environments
Aquatic Toxicity: Moderate persistence and bioaccumulation unlikely; fish LC50 (96h) ~100 mg/L
Degradability: Biodegradation occurs slowly; not readily biodegradable
Persistence: Color may persist in natural waters, may remain visible in environment
Other Effects: Stains soil, vegetation, and water; can affect visual quality of receiving waters, but not considered highly ecotoxic
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with local environmental regulations; avoid release to sewer or drains
Disposal of Packaging: Rinse and recycle or landfill in line with local requirements
Contaminated Waste: Treat as chemical waste; incineration recommended when allowed
Other Disposal: Prevent access by wildlife and avoid contamination of surface water
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Dye, non-hazardous
Packaging Group: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Environmental Hazards: Not marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture and accidental spilling during transport
US (OSHA): Not hazardous under OSHA 29 CFR 1910
EU (REACH): Registered, not restricted
Canada (WHMIS): Not controlled product
Australia (AICS): Listed
Japan (ENCS): Listed
Food Additive Status: Approved for use in food in many countries at specified levels, always check local regulations
Other Regulations: Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for safe handling
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