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Product Name: Carmine Cochineal
Synonyms: Natural Red 4, CI 75470, Cochineal Extract
Recommended Uses: Coloring agent for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals
Manufacturer Details: Typical suppliers include chemical, food, and cosmetic grade manufacturers. For authoritativeness, confirm supplier’s identity and emergency phone number before purchase.
Emergency Contact Information: Refer to local poison control centers or the supplier-specific hotline.
Classification: Non-flammable, non-explosive, low acute toxicity
GHS Label Elements: Not classified as hazardous under GHS guidelines
Signal Word: None
Health Effects: May cause mild irritation to skin, eyes, or respiratory tract in sensitive individuals
Physical Hazards: Powder may cause slipping if spilled; dust can cause minor airway irritation.
Environmental Hazards: No major documented hazards for water or soil, but avoid uncontrolled large releases.
Main Components: Carminic acid (approx. 10-24%) from Dactylopius coccus (cochineal insect)
Other Ingredients: Protein residues, fats, waxes, impurities from extraction process
Molecular Formula: C22H20O13 (carminic acid as the coloring principle)
CAS Number: 1390-65-4 (carminic acid), 607-706-00-8 (cochineal extract blend)
Inhalation: Get fresh air outside; rinse mouth if necessary. See a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or worsen.
Skin Contact: Rinse thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation continues.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice in case of discomfort or allergic response.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide
Special Hazards: Dense powder clouds may present minor explosivity risks if sufficient quantity is airborne.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing when fighting fires in storage areas.
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, water vapor, minor carbon monoxide under incomplete combustion.
Personal Precautions: Use dust mask, gloves, goggles if spill is significant or in confined space.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent discharge into drains or open water bodies.
Spill Response: Sweep up carefully to avoid raising dust, collect in suitable containers for disposal. Wash spill area with water.
Handling: Work with local exhaust ventilation in areas where powder could become airborne.
Hygiene: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while handling product. Wash hands after use.
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible substances like strong oxidizers.
Compatibility: Avoid contact with acidic or alkaline substances to reduce risk of degradation.
Engineering Controls: Use fume hoods or extraction fans in areas where dust can form.
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or particulate respirator if airborne concentration becomes significant.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields.
Skin Protection: Wear standard laboratory gloves.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure values, but minimize long-term inhalation of dust to avoid allergies or asthma-like symptoms.
Appearance: Red to purple powder or crystals
Odor: Faint, characteristic
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol
pH (1% Solution): 4.0–5.5
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Relative Density: 1.5–1.6 (varies by grade)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactiveness: Non-reactive with most common materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids and bases, strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition: Heating may generate carbon dioxide, water vapor, small amounts of carbon monoxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur
Other Concerns: Light exposure can fade color; protect from strong sunlight
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity in animal studies; LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: No conclusive evidence of carcinogenicity or teratogenicity
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes, ingestion
Symptoms: May cause mild skin or respiratory irritation, especially in individuals with known allergies
Allergenicity: Some sensitive persons may develop contact dermatitis or respiratory symptoms.
Mutagenicity: No evidence documented for mutagenic effects.
Aquatic Toxicity: Very low; does not bioaccumulate or persist
Mobility in Soil: Binds weakly to soil, breaks down quickly
Degradability: Biodegradable in soil and water environments
Bioaccumulative Potential: No significant potential to bioaccumulate; rapid degradation by natural organisms
Impact on Wildlife: Considered safe for most ecosystems at intended use levels
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations. Incineration preferred for large volumes.
Packaging Disposal: Contaminated packaging to be disposed of as chemical waste after rinsing thoroughly.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid large discharges to surface or public water supplies to prevent accidental discoloration.
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous for ground, air, and sea
Packing Group: Not regulated
Labeling: No special labeling required, standard chemical transport precautions apply
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture; pack in well-sealed containers to limit dust leakage.
Global Inventories: Listed by major chemical inventories such as ECHA (EU), TSCA (US), NDSL (Canada)
Food and Cosmetic Approval: FDA and EFSA recognize carmine for use in food and cosmetics with prescribed limits
Workplace Regulations: OSHA does not list acute hazards; safe handling and dust control practices must be implemented
Label Requirements: Ingredient labeling required for consumer transparency, especially for users with allergies
Other Regulations: Compliance with REACH and national import/export restrictions where relevant.
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