Material Safety Data Sheet



Erythrosin b (cert)



ACC# 30342 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification 



MSDS Name: Erythrosin b (cert) 

Catalog Numbers: AC409450000, AC409450250 

Synonyms: Acid Red 51, C.I. 45430; Food Red 14; Aizen Erythrosine; 

   D & C Red No. 3; Tetraiodofluorescein Sodium Salt; 

   Calcoid Erythrosine N; C.I. 773; C.I. Acid Red 51 

Company Identification:

              Acros Organics N.V.

              One Reagent Lane

              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01

For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300



Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients  



CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS 

16423-68-0 Erythrosin B, high purity biological stain 100  240-474-8 



Hazard Symbols: XN 

Risk Phrases: 22 





Section 3 - Hazards Identification  







EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: maroon powder. Caution! May be harmful if swallowed. 

May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. 

May cause digestive tract irritation. 

Target Organs: None. 





Potential Health Effects 

Eye: Dust may cause mechanical irritation. 

Skin: May cause skin irritation. 

Ingestion: May cause digestive tract disturbances. 

           May be harmful if swallowed. 

Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. 

Chronic: Not available. 



Section 4 - First Aid Measures  





Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 

      occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. 

      Get medical aid immediately. 

Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least

      15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. 

Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, 

      give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by 

      mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. 

Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. 

      If not breathing, give artificial respiration. 

      If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. 

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 



Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures  





General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing 

   apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), 

   and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic 

   gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. 

   Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground 

   and collect in low or confined areas. 

Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, 

   or appropriate foam. 

Flash Point: Not available. 

Autoignition Temperature: Not available. 

Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. 

Upper: Not available. 

NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability: 



Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures  





General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment 

   as indicated in Section 8. 

Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions 

   in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place 

   into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating 

   dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. 



Section 7 - Handling and Storage  





Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing 

   and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust 

   generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and 

   clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. 

Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, 

   well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep 

   containers tightly closed. 



Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection  





Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne 

   concentrations low. 

Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs 

Erythrosin B, high purity biological stain 

   none listed none listed none listed 



OSHA Vacated PELs: Erythrosin B, high purity biological stain: 

   No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. 

Personal Protective Equipment 

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety 

   goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection 

   regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 

Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 

   CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH 

   or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. 



Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties  



Physical State: Powder 

Appearance: maroon 

Odor: none reported 

pH: Not available. 

Vapor Pressure: Not available. 

Vapor Density: Not available. 

Evaporation Rate:Not available. 

Viscosity: Not available. 

Boiling Point: Not available. 

Freezing/Melting Point:Not available. 

Decomposition Temperature:Not available. 

Solubility: Not available. 

Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. 

Molecular Formula:C20H6I4Na2O5 

Molecular Weight:879.85 



Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity  





Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. 

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, 

   strong oxidants. 

Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. 

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, 

   hydrogen iodide. 

Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. 



Section 11 - Toxicological Information  





RTECS#: 

CAS# 16423-68-0: LM5950000 

LD50/LC50:

CAS# 16423-68-0:

Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1264 mg/kg;

Oral, rat: LD50 = 1840 mg/kg; 

Carcinogenicity:

CAS# 16423-68-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. 

Epidemiology: No data available. 

Teratogenicity: No data available. 

Reproductive Effects: No data available. 

Neurotoxicity: No data available. 

Mutagenicity: No data available. 

Other Studies: No data available. 



Section 12 - Ecological Information  



No information available. 



Section 13 - Disposal Considerations  



Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded 

   chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines 

   for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. 

   Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local 

   hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. 

RCRA P-Series: None listed. 

RCRA U-Series: None listed. 



Section 14 - Transport Information  



 US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO Canada TDG 

Shipping Name: No information available.    No information available. 

Hazard Class:      

UN Number:      

Packing Group:      







Section 15 - Regulatory Information  



US FEDERAL



TSCA 

CAS# 16423-68-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory. 

Health & Safety Reporting List

None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. 

Chemical Test Rules

None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. 

Section 12b

None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. 

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. 

SARA



CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. 

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. 

Section 313

No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. 

Clean Air Act:

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. 

This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. 

This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. 

Clean Water Act:

None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous 

   Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product 

   are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the 

   chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. 

OSHA:

   None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly 

   hazardous by OSHA. 

STATE

CAS# 16423-68-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. 

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. 



European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols:

XN 

Risk Phrases:

R 22 Harmful if swallowed. 



Safety Phrases:

S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 

S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing. 



WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

CAS# 16423-68-0: 1 

Canada - DSL/NDSL

CAS# 16423-68-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List. 

Canada - WHMIS

WHMIS: Not available. 

Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Exposure Limits





Section 16 - Additional Information  



MSDS Creation Date: 9/01/1998 

Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003 



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