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Product Name: Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Chemical Name: Sodium Copper Salt of Chlorophyll
Recommended Use: Food colorant, cosmetic ingredient, dietary supplement
Synonyms: Chlorophyllin copper complex sodium salt
Chemical Formula: C34H31CuN4Na3O6
CAS Number: 28302-36-5
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GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Hazard Statements: May cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract if in direct contact or if handled improperly
Signal Word: None
Pictograms: None required
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust, direct contact with eyes or skin, do not ingest
Potential Health Effects: Mild irritation possible for sensitive individuals, very low acute toxicity
Main Ingredient: Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
Concentration: Typically 90-98% active material
Other Components: Water (residual moisture), sodium salts, trace copper compounds
Impurities: No known significant impurities present in food-grade or cosmetic-grade product
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, obtain medical advice if irritation continues
Skin Contact: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, get medical help if any redness or irritation occurs
Ingestion: Rinse mouth well, drink water if conscious, do not induce vomiting, consult a physician if any discomfort or symptoms appear
Most Important Symptoms: May include mild irritation, redness, coughing when inhaled
Recommendations for Immediate Medical Attention: Treat symptomatically, no antidote specified
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam
Specific Hazards Arising from Combustion: Emits copper oxides, sodium oxides, possible nitrogen oxides if decomposed in fire
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective suit
Fire Fighting Instructions: Avoid breathing dust or combustion products, use water spray to cool containers, prevent runoff into waterways
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment including gloves, eye protection, and dust mask in the event of a spill
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep up without creating dust, collect in sealed containers, ventilate area, wash spill site after material pickup
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, surface water, or soil; rinse spilled area thoroughly to dilute residue
Advice for Emergency Responders: Use standard emergency procedures, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid unprotected exposure
Handling: Handle with clean, dry tools to prevent contamination, avoid creating airborne dust, use in well-ventilated areas, wash hands before eating or drinking
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep container tightly closed, protect from direct sunlight and moisture, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids
Storage Life: Typically stable for over 2 years if stored properly
Special Storage Considerations: Avoid freezing, label containers clearly, keep away from food and animal feed areas
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for sodium copper chlorophyllin
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or adequate general ventilation to minimize dust accumulation
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH-approved dust mask if dust exceeds nuisance levels
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Wear long sleeves, lab coat, or protective clothing
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and exposed skin after handling, remove contaminated clothing immediately, do not eat, drink, or smoke in work areas
Appearance: Dark green to blue-green powder or granular solid
Odor: Odorless to faint plant-like smell
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes above 100°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, producing a bright green solution; insoluble in most organic solvents
pH of Solution: Typically neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 7-9) in water
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Density: Approximately 0.5 - 0.8 g/cm³ (bulk powder)
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosive Properties: No explosive properties
Oxidizing Properties: Not an oxidizer
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Will not polymerize
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, direct sunlight, prolonged exposure to moisture or air
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May produce copper oxides, sodium oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide if burned or decomposed
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats is > 16,000 mg/kg (extremely low acute toxicity)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild transient irritation in sensitive individuals
Eye Damage/Irritation: Can cause moderate irritation if contact occurs
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust may irritate respiratory tract, coughing, sneezing possible
Skin Sensitization: Not a known sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA as a carcinogen
Reproductive Toxicity: No data indicating reproductive or developmental risk
Long-term Effects: No documented chronic toxicity, not bioaccumulative
Ecotoxicity: Practically non-toxic to aquatic and terrestrial organisms at typical usage levels, low bioaccumulation potential
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to degrade under natural environmental conditions; pigment easily diluted by water
Mobility in Soil: Moderately mobile in soil and water, binds loosely to organic matter
Other Adverse Effects: Excessive discharge may temporarily color watercourses or settle on sediments; high concentrations may disrupt copper-sensitive ecosystems locally
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with national, regional, and local regulations; do not discharge into surface water or sewer systems in large quantities
Recommended Disposal: Collect in sealed containers for landfill as non-hazardous waste or dilute to trace concentrations in industrial wastewater systems with suitable treatment
Unused Product: If uncontaminated, can be sent to an approved waste management facility
Packaging: Clean and recycle or dispose in line with regulations
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: None
Packing Group: None
Environmental Hazards: None known
Special Precautions for Transport: Prevent packaging damage, keep dry, avoid spillage
International Inventory Status: Listed on relevant chemical inventories (TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, DSL, etc.)
Label Requirements: Standard chemical label with proper identification, handle per good manufacturing practice
Food and Cosmetic Use: FDA-approved as a color additive in foods, drugs, and cosmetics in specific concentrations
Workplace Safety: OSHA and EU guidelines provide recommendations for handling inert pigments
Environmental Regulations: Not classified as a pollutant or hazardous substance under typical environmental protection statutes, but always check local guidelines for any updates
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