Lake Allura Red – Specification
Name – Lake Allura Red
Revision No – 00
Classification – FD & C Red # 40 – Aluminum Lake (when certified) /C.I. NO 16035:1
Effective Date – 01/01/2002
| No. |
Characteristic |
Requirement |
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Description |
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| 1 |
Dye content, percent by mass, |
12.00-17.00 |
| 2 |
Loss of drying, percent by mass |
12.00-17.00 |
| 3 |
PH of 2% slurry |
04.00-05.00 |
| 4 |
Bulk density |
00.20-00.50 |
| 5 |
Free dye content percent by mass, max |
00.40 |
| 6 |
Particle size, micron, max . |
50.00 |
| 7 |
Lead, mg/kg, Max. |
10.00 |
| 8 |
Arsenic, mg/kg, Max. |
02.00 |
| 9 |
Heavy metals, (as pb) mg/kg, max. |
10.00 |
Allura Red AC Lake – Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Information of the substance and of the company
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| Commercial Product |
Allura Red AC Lake |
| Our Code |
L17 |
| Synonyms |
C.I.Food Red #17 FD&C Red #40 Al Lake (parentcolour) |
| CAS NO. |
25956-17-6(parent colour ) |
| C.I. NO. |
16035(parent colour) |
| EINECS NO. |
247-368-0(parent colour) |
| Company |
Vinayak Corporation |
| Telephone No |
91-22-203 1435 (Mumbai) |
| Fax No |
91-22-205 7093 (Mumbai) |
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Chemical Composition/Information On Ingredients
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| INGREDIENT |
% CONC |
CAS |
EINECS |
| Quiniline Yellow – Aluminum lake |
100
|
25956-17-6 |
247-368-0 |
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Physical
and chemical properties
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| Physical State |
Solid, fine amorphous powder |
| Colour |
Red |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| pH value |
4-6 |
| Boiling Point |
Not applicable |
| Melting Point |
No sharp melting point observed |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable
Substance does not having any oxidising property |
| Ignition Temperature |
Not applicable |
| Explosion Limit |
Not applicable |
| Vapour Pressure |
Not applicable |
| Density |
0.20 – 0.70 |
| Solubility in water |
Insoluble in water, (may be slightly soluble
in water) |
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Stability & Reactivity
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| Hazardous Reactions |
No information available |
| Hazardous Decomposition Product |
No information available |
| Chemical In Compatibility |
Strong Reducing Agents, Decolourising Agents, Strong Acids & Alkalies |
| Condition To Avoid |
I) Heating To High Temperature
II) Storage under damp atmosphere |
| Reactivity Data |
This material is stable under condition of normal handling and use, but sensitive to moist air. |
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Handling & Storage
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| Handling |
No special requirement |
| Storage |
Keep in closed container at ambient temperature & humidity |
| Do Not Store Together |
Store Colourwise |
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Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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a) Exposure limits (vapour, dust, etc.)
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LTEL (RESPIRABLE)
mg/m3 |
LTEL (TOTAL DUSTS)
mg/m3 |
STEL
mg/m3 |
| Allura Red AC AL LAKE |
5 |
10 |
20 |
| Aluminium Oxide |
5 |
10 |
– |
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| b) Protective measures required |
| Respirator |
Wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment according to quantity being handled |
| Ventilation |
Local ventilation capable of minimising dust emission at the point of use |
| Eye Protection |
Protective glasses may be used to protect eyes from airborne abrassive particles |
| Hand Protection |
– Rubber gloves may be used
– Wash the hands before and at the end of work with water, soap |
| Skin Protection |
Wear vinyl/rubber general protective overall/outer
garments |
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Hazards Identification
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Not hazardous.
Slight risk of dust explosion |
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First Aid Measures
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| Eye Contact |
– Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minute
– Seek medical attention if irritation persists |
| Skin Contact |
Wash off with plenty of water & soap |
| Injestion |
plenty full water to be taken inside, special medical attention may not be necessary |
| Inhalation |
Seek medical attention if excessive |
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Accidental Release Measures
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| Clean up procedure |
Remove split powder by vaccum cleaner or Sweeping, for disposal of waste, -see section 10 |
| Absorbent Material |
Use clean cotton cloth |
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Disposal Consideration
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| Can be sent to an incineration plant in accordance with local regulations |
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Fire Fighting Measures
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Combustible, Incase of fire use water |
| Extinguishing Media |
Use dry chemicals or carbon dioxide CO2 |
| Thermal Decomposition |
Dangerous decomposition is not anticipated |
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Toxicological Information (In Rats & Mice)
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| LD 50 (rat) |
2000 mg/kg body weight |
| Eye Irritation |
Moderate irritant |
| Dermal Irritation |
Not irritating to skin |
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Ecological Information
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Transport Information
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| Not classified as Hazardous |
| Keep separated from hazardous chemicals |
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Regulatory Information
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Manufactured as per specification set by EEC.
Each country has its own laws on colouring of food-stuffs, colourant permitted and their purity standards. |
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Other Information
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| This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygienic practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The above information is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product at the time of publication. The user must satisfy himself that the product is entirely suitable for his purpose. |
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Note: All requirement shall be on dry basis.
For total dye content: requirement within tolerance limit of ±7.5% the declared of value. |
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