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Product Name: Carmine
Chemical Name: Carmine
Synonyms: Cochineal Extract, Natural Red 4, CI 75470
CAS Number: 1390-65-4
Recommended Use: Coloring agent in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics
Manufacturer: Supplier-specific, typically listed on packaging
Emergency Contact: Local poison center or supplier emergency phone line
Classification: Not classified as hazardous by GHS standards
Physical Hazards: May form dust clouds if handled as powder
Health Hazards: Mild skin and eye irritant; rare allergic reactions possible, especially in people sensitive to insect derivatives
Environmental Hazards: No acute danger to the environment reported under standard usage; aquatic life sensitivity data limited
Signal Word: None required for non-hazardous material
Hazard Statements: May cause mild irritation upon contact
Pictograms: None required
Carmine Content: 40–60% (depending on preparation and supplier)
Carrier Substances: Can include dextrin, maltodextrin, or other food-grade fillers
Impurities: Minimal; heavy metal content meets food safety standards
Other Components: Trace quantities of cochineal insect protein or chitin possible as residuals
Inhalation: Move away from dust source, breathe fresh air, seek medical advice if breathing difficulty develops
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with plenty of soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 10 minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, monitor for allergic reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort
Advice for Medical Personnel: Treat symptomatically, monitor for rare allergic/anaphylactic responses
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None specific, avoid high-pressure streams that may disperse dust
Combustion Products: Produces carbon oxides and trace nitrogen compounds
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Fire Hazards: Can burn in a fire, dust can form explosive mixtures in air at high concentrations
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation, ventilate area, wear personal protective equipment including dust mask and gloves
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large amounts from entering drains and waterways
Containment: Sweep up spilled powder carefully, collect in appropriate containers for disposal
Cleaning Up Methods: Use wet methods to clean up spillage, avoid dry sweeping that can generate dust
Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation, use with adequate ventilation
Hygiene Practice: Wash hands thoroughly after use, avoid eating or drinking while handling
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers, out of direct sunlight, at temperatures below 25°C (77°F)
Incompatibilities: Do not store near strong oxidizers; keep away from food and drink when stored as a chemical raw material
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits set for carmine; general dust limits (respirable dust TLV: 5 mg/m³, total dust TLV: 10 mg/m³)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation recommended when powder is handled
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, gloves, dust mask, lab coat
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, launder contaminated clothing regularly
Appearance: Dark red to purple powder or granular solid
Odor: No significant odor
pH: 7.0–8.5 (as 10% solution in water)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
Solubility: Disperses in water, soluble in alkaline solutions
Density: 0.6–0.8 g/cm³ (bulk)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable in solid form, combustible as dust
Partition Coefficient: Not measured
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated acids
Hazardous Decomposition: Can produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, trace nitrogen oxides upon high heat
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal use conditions
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity by ingestion or skin contact
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence for carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity in humans
Allergenicity: Possible triggering of allergic reactions in rare cases; notable in people with pre-existing allergies to cochineal or insects
Irritation: May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, or respiratory tract in powder form
Sensitization: Risk of sensitization with repeated exposure documented in occupational settings
Ecotoxicity: Data indicate minimal hazard to aquatic life under typical usage and concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable by soil and water microorganisms
Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate, due to natural origin and water solubility
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility, may leach if released in large amounts
Other Effects: No adverse long-term environmental effects identified at current approved use levels
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous organic waste, in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Container Disposal: Clean containers thoroughly before recycling or disposal
Special Precautions: Do not release large amounts into surface water or drains
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Precautions for User: Keep containers sealed, avoid generating dust during transport
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant or environmentally controlled transport
FDA Listing: Approved for use in food, drugs, and cosmetics in the United States (21 CFR 73.100)
EU Approval: Listed as E120, permitted colorant in foods and cosmetics within the European Union
Inventory Status: Listed in chemical inventories such as TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada)
Labeling Requirements: Must appear by name in ingredient statements for food and personal care products
Workplace Regulations: Standard dust control and PPE recommendations apply in work environments handling powder forms
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