| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. | |
| [Fire Potential] This material is probably combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] Wash mouth out with water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] Get medical aid. Gently lift eyelids and flush continuously with water. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Skin] Non-irritating to the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Non-irritating to the eyes. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Poison Class] 5 | |
| [Appearance] Dark red to dark purple powder. Almost no odor. Tastes salty. | |
| [Solubility in water] 1 g in 15 ml | |
| [Melting Point] 218 - 220 | |
| [Density] 1.50 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] Industrial applications include dyeing leather, staining wood, coloring paper coatings and coloring photographs. Amaranth finds limited use as a biological stain. It can be used as a reagent for the detection of nitrites and nitrates. | |
| [Product Name] FD&C Red No. 2 | |
| [Synonyms] Acid amaranth Acid amaranth i Acid amaranth n Acid leather red 12bw Acid leather rubine s Sodium (Z)-3-hydroxy-4-((4-sulfonatonaphthalen-1-yl)diazenyl)naphthalene-2,7-disulfonate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_915-67-3.htm">915-67-3 | |
| [Formula] C20H11N2Na3O10S3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 604.48 | |
| [EINECS] 213-022-2 | |
| [RTECS] QJ6550000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | |
| [Merck] 12,391 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4122311 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide. |
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