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Product Name: Gardenia Blue
Chemical Family: Organic plant pigment
Synonyms: Gardenia Jasminoides Extract, Natural Blue Color
CAS Number: 860-22-0
Recommended Use: Food pigment, textile dye, cosmetic colorant
Supplier: Name, street address, telephone, and emergency contact details required for shipments
Emergency Overview: Blue to purple powder or liquid, slightly fragrant, used widely in Asian foods, non-flammable under standard conditions, minimal immediate risk to health from casual handling
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under most regional GHS systems
Label Elements: No signal word, no hazard pictogram
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Acute Effects: Dust may cause minor mechanical irritation to eyes and nose
Chronic Effects: No chronic toxicity or cancer correlation in published studies
Environmental Hazards: Large release to surface water may cause short-term coloration and impact aquatic perception, naturally degrades over time
OSHA/HCS Status: Not a hazardous chemical
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 0
Chemical Name: Gardenia Blue
Common Name: Gardenia Fruit Extract
Concentration: 95-99% active pigment
Other Ingredients: Moisture content (1-5%), minor plant sugars
Impurities: Possible trace amounts of pesticide residues (should comply with food regulations)
Source: Ripe fruit of Gardenia Jasminoides, extracted via water/alkaline treatment
Molecular Formula: C24H26O13
Molecular Weight: ~522 g/mol
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, gently blow nose to clear dust, seek medical attention if coughing persists
Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water and soap, pigment does not penetrate skin layers, temporary blue staining may occur (will fade naturally or with repeated washing)
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with clean water for 10-15 minutes; remove lenses if easy, continue rinsing; seek attention if irritation lasts
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, seek advice for larger accidental consumption though pigment passes through digestive system largely unchanged, no toxic effects in normal quantities
Most Important Symptoms: Mild irritation, transient blue staining, rarely allergic response
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water mist, CO2, dry chemical, foam
Unsuitable Media: No significant incompatibilities
Unusual Fire Hazards: Does not ignite easily, no explosive properties
Hazardous Combustion Products: Fumes may contain carbon oxides, organic residues
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear SCBA and protective gloves to avoid minor pigment inhalation and staining
Special Procedures: Minimize dust, approach fire from upwind
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, eye protection, dust mask in dry conditions
Environmental Precautions: Prevent bulk quantities from entering waterways
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep or vacuum up material, avoid stirring up dust, wash stained surfaces promptly with water
Safe Handling Guidance: Avoid breathing dust or direct contact with eyes
Disposal: Collect spill material in properly labeled waste containers
Handling: Use in well-ventilated spaces, keep containers tightly closed, avoid unnecessary dust production, basic hygiene such as hand washing after use prevents staining and exposure
Storage: Store in cool, dry locations protected from direct sunlight and high humidity, keep away from strong oxidizers or acids, use food-safe or chemical-grade containers, do not allow stored product to freeze or become damp, best kept under 25°C
Shelf Life: Usually 12-24 months if sealed, color may fade with prolonged light or air exposure
Incompatibilities: None known, stable in most food and industrial environments
Special Requirements: Label storage area for food-grade or industrial use as relevant
Exposure Limits: No established workplace exposure guidelines
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust or natural ventilation for bulk operations
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses recommended, lightweight gloves reduce hand staining, lightweight respirator in dry dusty environments
Hygiene Measures: Regular hand washing, do not eat or smoke while handling
Environmental Controls: Limit release of dust outside work area by wet cleaning surfaces, filtered exhaust vents if producing fine powders
Appearance: Blue or purple powder, can be prepared as viscous blue liquid
Odor: Faint floral, slightly earthy
Odor Threshold: Not determined due to low volatility
pH: 7.0-9.0 in solution
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes before melting
Solubility: Water soluble, forms stable blue solution
Boiling Point: Not applicable (solid pigment), water extracts boil above 100°C with color loss
Flash Point: Not flammable under normal conditions
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Will not propagate flames
Vapor Pressure: Not volatile
Vapor Density: Not measurable
Relative Density: 0.65-0.85 (powder)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not expected to auto-ignite
Decomposition Temperature: Gradual fade above 150°C
Viscosity: Water solutions are slightly viscous depending on concentration
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and use
Reactivity: Not reactive with common materials
Conditions to Avoid: Strong light, high temperature, extreme pH, long-term air exposure
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers or acids may degrade pigment
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, organics on combustion
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 not determined, studies show low single-dose toxicity (comparable to common food colorants)
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eyes
Symptoms: Transient eye/skin irritation, minor blue staining
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of cumulative effects or toxicity
Mutagenicity: Ames test negative
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: No effects reported
Allergenicity: Rare contact allergy, mainly in sensitive individuals
Ecotoxicity: Low environmental hazard based on natural plant origin, LC50/EC50 for aquatic life not determined but considered low risk
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegrades within weeks in presence of soil microbes
Bioaccumulation: Not expected due to high solubility and rapid breakdown
Mobility in Soil: Moves with surface water, binds weakly to soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: Temporary coloration of water possible, no ecological toxicity from typical releases surveyed in published literature
Methods of Disposal: Small amounts can go in compost or ordinary waste streams, larger volumes go to landfill or incineration as approved by authorities
Disposal of Packaging: Rinse and recycle or incinerate fiber drums or plastic containers
Special Precautions: Prevent product from entering surface water bodies in bulk
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods
Proper Shipping Name: Gardenia Blue, pigment
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Packing Group: None assigned
Labeling Requirements: None mandated for pigment shipments
Environmental Hazards: No marine pollutant
Transport Precautions: Keep container sealed and dry, avoid breakage or damp conditions
Global Inventories: Registered for use or exempt in major markets (US FDA for food, EU for food/cosmetics, China, Japan, etc.)
Workplace Regulations: Not regulated as hazardous under OSHA or EU CLP
Food/Cosmetic Use: Subject to purity and contaminant limits; approvals required by regional agencies
Other Relevant Legislation: No special REACH, TSCA, or DSL restrictions at typical use concentrations
Labeling Obligations: Good Manufacturing Practice labeling and batch traceability for consumer products
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