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:
| Explosive limits |
Lower |
Upper |
| Vapour pressure |
mbar |
@ degrees C |
| Density |
g/ml |
@ degrees C |
| Solubility in water |
75 g/ml |
@ 90 degrees C |
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 |
