DyoFix Black Pond Dye Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet (91/155/EC)
Trade Names: E151 - Brilliant Black, DyoFix Black

1: Identification of Substance, Preparation and Company

Chemical description: Diazo Dye Preparation

2: Composition / Information On Ingredients

3: Hazard Identification

According to the present knowledge of these products, there are no known dangers to humans if this product is handled in the correct manner.

4: First Aid Measures

If Inhaled, remove to a well ventilated area, consult medical advice if a reaction occurs.

If Skin contact, wash with water.

If Eye contact, flush with water - Seek medical advice if reaction occurs.

If Eaten, flush mouth with water - Seek medical advice if reaction occurs.

Advice to Doctors, treat symptomatically.

5: Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting Agents: Carbon Dioxide, Foam, Water Spray

Fire/Explosion Hazards: None

Main Combustion Gases: Carbon, Nitrogen and Sulphur Oxides

Personal Protection: Self contained breathing apparatus

6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal protection: Gloves

Environmental precautions: do not allow to contaminate water courses, surface drains etc.

Spillage procedures: vacuum or sweep up into containers

Additional information: dyestuffs can stain heavily

7: Handling and Storage

Occupational hygiene: Avoid ingestion, inhalation, skin and eye contact. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practice and any legal requirements.

Storage facilities: store in a cool dry area with adequate ventilation.

Segregation: no special precautions.

Storage conditions: in common with many organic compounds in powder form they can produce flammable dust clouds in air. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep containers closed.

8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Components with occupational exposure limits

The following exposure limits are taken from the Health and Safety Executive's Guidance Note EH40 - Occupational Exposure Limits 1993: TOTAL INHALABLE DUST: 10mg V (8HR TWA Ref Period). RESPIRABLE DUST: 5mg per Cubic Metre (8HR TWA Ref Period).

Personal protection: gloves

9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colour: Black, Form: Powder, Odour: None.

Melting point: >100° C

Boiling point: N/A

Flash point: 180° C

Thermal decomposition: >400° C

Ingestion temperature: >300° C

Auto Ignition: N/A

Oxidation properties:

pH: 6 - 8 (water) 10 at concentration g/l

Partition coefficient: log Pow

Viscosity: mPa.s at degrees C

10: Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: None

Materials to avoid: None

Hazard decomposition products: None under normal storage conditions

Additional information: See section 7 - Storage conditions

11: Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity: (LD50) >6000 mg/kg - Rat (oral)
Primary irritation:
(Skin) Non Irritant EC 83 - Rabbit
(Eye) Non Irritant EC 83 - Rabbit

12: Ecolgical Information

Summary: Dyes of this type are not readily biodegradable

Release to environment: Do not allow to contaminate water courses

Environmental fate: This product is soluble in water

13: Disposal Considerations

Product: Incineration, landfill, observe local regulations.

Contaminated packaging: Contaminated, empty containers must be rinsed before disposal.

14: Transport Information

Other Information: Not classified as dangerous for carriage (Regulations 1999)

15: Regulatory Information

Symbol and classification: Not classified as hazardous product (ChiP Regulations)

16: Other Information

Intended use: food colourant