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Product Name: Red Rice Red
Chemical Family: Colorant/Pigment
Common Names: Monascus red, Ankaflavin Pigment
Uses: Food coloring, cosmetics, traditional medicines
Supplier: Name and address of manufacturer/distributor
Contact Information: Emergency phone number, technical support line
Product Code: Unique identifier issued by manufacturer
Recommended Use: Additive for coloring food, beverages, supplements
Restrictions: Not recommended for inhalation or direct eye contact
Date of Issue/Revision: Latest MSDS version date, revision number
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under current GHS guidelines
Main Health Hazards: May cause mild skin irritation or eye discomfort on direct contact, possible allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, ingestion in large quantities could cause gastrointestinal upset
Label Elements: No hazard pictogram typically required for low-toxicity colorants
Signal Word: None required for standard use
Hazard Statements: Frequent handling may dry skin, accidental ingestion may irritate stomach
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure, wash hands after use, do not ingest in unregulated amounts
Other Hazards: Dust may form explosive mixtures with air, avoid generating airborne dust
Chemical Identity: Monascus rice pigment derived from fermented rice using Monascus purpureus
CAS Number: 11013-91-5
Content: Purified red rice pigment 95–99%, moisture 1–5%
Impurities: May contain trace proteins, carbohydrates, fermentation byproducts (less than 1%)
Other Ingredients: No intentional additives or preservatives in food-grade material
Allergen Information: Potential presence of rice and microbially derived fragments
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, monitor for breathing difficulty, seek medical attention if symptoms do not subside
Skin Contact: Rinse exposed area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Flush gently with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, avoid rubbing eyes, request medical help if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, drink small amounts of water to dilute, do not induce vomiting, see a physician if symptoms appear
Most Important Effects: Temporary irritation of mucous membranes, mild rash possible in allergic individuals
Recommendations for Immediate Medical Attention: Symptomatic treatment only, no known antidote required
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide extinguishers
Specific Hazards: Fine powdered pigment may combust if airborne, emits irritating fumes when burned (carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds)
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid inhaling smoke, cool surrounding containers with water spray, contain runoff to prevent environmental contamination
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dense dust clouds may create explosion risk in confined spaces
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, safety goggles, if risk of airborne dust use NIOSH-approved respirator, avoid breathing dust or contact with spilled material
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into drains, surface water, soil, minimize spread to the environment
Methods for Cleanup: Collect spilled pigment by sweeping or vacuuming with HEPA-filtered equipment, place in sealed container for disposal, clean residue with water, ventilate area
Precautions Against Secondary Hazards: Monitor for dust buildup, avoid dry brushing that lifts pigment into air
Handling: Avoid generating dust, wear suitable protective clothing, handle in well-ventilated area, do not eat, drink, or smoke while using
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, keep containers tightly closed away from strong oxidizers, acids, or moisture, protect from direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Do not store with strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents, metal salts
Storage Conditions: Temperature below 25°C recommended for long-term stability, humidity below 60%
Bulk Storage: Dedicated rooms or cabinets with dust collection, separated from food production zones unless certified food-grade
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits currently set for this pigment, keep exposures as low as possible
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, avoid open powder handling, use enclosed transfer systems where possible
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, dust-proof goggles, protective lab coat, NIOSH-certified mask or respirator where dust exposure occurs
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, avoid touching face, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Environmental Controls: Proper waste containment, spill kits available in work areas
Appearance: Reddish-brown powder or granules
Odor: Mild, earthy or fermentation aroma
pH (1% solution): Slightly acidic, typically 4.0–5.5
Melting Point: Not applicable (decomposes before melting)
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not established, pigment unlikely to present liquid fire hazard
Solubility: Dispersible in water, partly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in most oils
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable (solid at ambient temperature)
Density: 0.5–0.8 g/cm³ (bulk density)
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Stability: Stable in standard packaging at recommended storage conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions, not prone to spontaneous decomposition
Reactivity: Unlikely to react with common materials under intended use
Hazardous Reactions: May react with strong oxidizers, acids, or alkalis, generating heat or decomposition products
Decomposition Products: CO2, CO, nitrogen oxides, organic volatiles released under combustion
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, sources of ignition, contact with incompatible chemicals, prolonged exposure to air/moisture
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity based on available animal studies, LD50 above 2,000 mg/kg (rat, oral), not known to cause systemic poisoning at workplace exposures
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild, reversible irritation possible from repeated or prolonged exposure
Eye Damage/Irritation: Temporary, irritation on direct contact, tears, redness possible
Sensitization: Rare cases of skin or respiratory sensitization reported for susceptible individuals
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, or reproductive effects from regulated food-grade pigment
Target Organ Effects: None identified in standard use, avoid exposure to large quantities
Other Information: Persons with allergies to rice, fungi, or mold should exercise extra caution, not classified as toxic by major regulatory bodies
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be hazardous to aquatic life or wildlife at environmental concentrations typical for food additive
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down to natural components under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Not bioaccumulative, natural pigment degrades in biological systems
Mobility in Soil: Moderate, may become mobile in runoff water but prone to degradation and binding to soils
Other Adverse Effects: Large-scale spills could stain waterways or disrupt microbial balance temporarily, avoid releasing concentrated solutions into aquatic environments
Product Waste: Dispose as non-hazardous waste according to local regulations, can be incinerated or landfilled if permitted, avoid discharging concentrated waste to surface water or sewer systems
Container Disposal: Triple-rinse empty containers, recycle only if free of powder, otherwise treat as solid waste
Recommended Methods: Collect solid residues, contain in approved waste drums, coordinate with licensed waste disposal contractor if needed
Regulatory Waste Codes: Not classified as hazardous under typical US, EU, or WHO codes for food-grade colorants
UN Number: Not assigned for non-hazardous product
Proper Shipping Name: Red rice pigment, non-hazardous for ground, air, or sea transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Precautions: Prevent dust release, protect packaging from puncture and moisture, secure cargo to avoid shifting during transport
Environmental Hazards: None, not a marine pollutant
Transport Labels: None required
Regulatory Status: Approved as food additive in many countries, covered under US FDA 21 CFR parts for color additives, correspondingly regulated in EU under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
TSCA (US): Exempt or listed, depending on product purity
REACH (EU): Registration required for industrial production exceeding threshold volumes
California Proposition 65: Not listed as cancer or reproductive toxicant
Other Local Regulations: Check national or municipal rules for workplace handling, labeling, and use
Workplace Classification: Considered non-hazardous in typical concentrations and governed as general workplace dust
Food Safety Directives: Inclusion in food, beverage, supplements must meet local purity and labeling rules, document traceability, and batch testing
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