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Product Name: Sorghum Red
Chemical Family: Natural pigment derived from sorghum grains
Use: Food colorant, feed additive, nutraceutical ingredient
Synonyms: Sorghum pericarp extract, Red Sorghum Color
CAS Number: 84961-57-9
Supplier: Industrial and agricultural distributors, food processing supply firms
Emergency Phone: Provided by national poison control centers
Address: Available from manufacturer and large-scale producer contacts
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under normal use
Potential Health Effects: May cause mild irritation in eyes and mucous membranes on contact; inhalation of fine dust sometimes leads to coughing or sneezing
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: Dust can cause mild, transient irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid eye and prolonged skin contact; prevent dust buildup in confined areas
Other Hazards: Organic dust in high concentrations sometimes poses explosion risk in certain conditions, rare in agricultural environments
Main Ingredient: Sorghum bicolor extract (rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols)
Impurities: Traces of plant matrix, minimal protein and carbohydrate residues, water content varies with drying
Allergens: Free from major allergens based on current analytical screens, no gluten detected
Additives: Some food-grade batches carry maltodextrin or citric acid as stabilizers or carriers
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; seek medical attention if persistent coughing or breathing difficulty develops
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling, especially before eating or drinking
Eye Contact: Rinse slowly and gently with water for at least 15 minutes; remove contact lenses if present; seek medical help if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; symptoms are unlikely with small accidental amounts but consult physician for reactions beyond transient digestive upset
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam; water spray for larger fires
Combustion Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, minor particulate matter
Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in case of heavy smoke
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Organic dust releases can become combustible in confined, unventilated spaces; maintain dust control and housekeeping
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust, ventilate area
Spill Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum spilled material; avoid raising dust; place in containers for proper disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent bulk solids from entering watercourses; sweep up spills quickly on floors to avoid slip hazard
Protective Equipment: Dust mask, gloves, goggles for quantity handling
Waste Disposal: According to local, regional, or national regulations; compost or landfill for uncontaminated plant-based material
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation; minimize dust creation; wear recommended PPE for bulk handling
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep containers tightly closed when not in use
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, moisture
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after use, keep food and drink out of processing area
Storage Temperature: Preferably below 25°C for shelf-life
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational limits established
Ventilation: Use local exhaust for large-scale processing; general area ventilation sufficient for small operations
Eye Protection: Safety goggles for powder, especially when transferring bins or bags
Hand Protection: Disposable gloves protect against residual color and dust
Respiratory Protection: Approved dust mask or particulate respirator for high dust conditions
Other Protective Gear: Overalls or lab coat to prevent staining, closed footwear to avoid slippage
Appearance: Fine, free-flowing red or reddish-brown powder
Odor: Faintly earthy or neutral
pH (1% sol): 3.0–5.0, depending on source
Solubility: Partially soluble in water; disperses more than dissolves
Boiling Point: Not applicable (solid powder)
Melting Point: Decomposes
Partition Coefficient: Not measured
Flash Point: Not applicable, will smolder rather than flash
Bulk Density: 0.40–0.65 g/cm³
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, sensitive to light and air over long periods
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, high humidity
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal breakdown releases carbon oxides, particulate matter
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: Not acutely toxic based on animal and food studies
Chronic Toxicity: No long-term adverse health effects reported in available literature
Inhalation: Large doses may cause respiratory irritation but not systemic toxicity
Ingestion: Recognized as safe for oral intake at approved levels (GRAS status in US)
Skin & Eye Contact: Dust can cause mild, transient irritation without permanent effects
Sensitization: No data indicating allergic sensitization
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: No association with cancer or genetic changes found in animal or in vitro testing
Environmental Fate: Biodegradable, breaks down rapidly in soil and wastewater
Ecotoxicity: No significant acute or chronic toxicity found for fish, aquatic invertebrates, or plants
Mobility: Limited solubility reduces movement through soil; adheres to organic matter
Persistence: Breakdown products are natural and non-toxic
Bioaccumulation: Unlikely, composed of plant-derived, water-soluble compounds
Product Disposal: Dispose as non-hazardous agricultural waste; can compost uncontaminated powder
Container Disposal: Rinse containers for recycling or disposal; comply with local regulations
Methods: Landfill, industrial composting where permitted
Regulatory Disposal Guidelines: Reference national and regional recommendations for plant-based colorants
UN Number: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Packing Group: Not assigned
Marine Pollutant: No
Special Transport Instructions: Maintain packaging integrity to prevent spills and contamination; label with product name and batch number for traceability
Labelling: No hazard pictogram required; voluntary food and feed labeling standards apply
Chemical Inventory: Listed under food and agricultural ingredient acts by FDA, EFSA, other regional authorities
Safety Assessment: Reviewed for food and human exposure; GRAS in US, permitted in EU and Asia for intended uses
National Inventories: Exempt or listed as natural food colorant in most countries
Other Regulations: Food manufacturing codes require traceability and purity documentation; compliance with worker safety standards where processed at scale
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