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Date of issue: 10/01/2017

Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier:Product name: Congo Red
Product code(SDS NO): 30270jis_J_E1-1
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier: JUNSEI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
Address: 1-6, Ohmano-Cho, Koshigaya, Saitama 343-0844, Japan
Division: Quality Assurance Department
Telephone number: +81-48-986-6161
FAX: +81-48-989-2787
e-mail address: shiyaku-t@junsei.co.jp

2. Hazards identification
GHS classification and label elements of the product
Classification of the substance or mixture
HEALTH HAZARDS
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2ACarcinogenicity: Category 1B
Reproductive toxicity: Category 2(Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not
classifiable
Label elements

Signal word: Danger
HAZARD STATEMENT
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

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3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/Mixture:
Substance
Ingredient name:Congo redContent(%):<=100Chemical formula:C32H22N6Na2O6S2CAS No.:573-58-0
MW:696.68
ECNO:209-358-4
Note : The figures shown above are not the specifications of the product.

4. First-aid measures
Descriptions of first-aid measures
General measures
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice.
IF INHALED
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN（or hair）
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Rinse mouth.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
In case of fire, use water mist, foam, dry powder, CO2.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixtureContainers may explode when heated.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Advice for firefighters
Specific fire-fighting measures
Evacuate non-essential personnel to safe area.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full face peace operated
positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental release measures
Personnel precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ventilate area after material pick up is complete.
Wear proper protective equipment.

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Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the rivers, lakes, ocean, groundwater.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
Preventive measures for secondary accident
Collect spillage.

7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Preventive measures(Protective measures against fire & explosion)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Exhaust/ventilator
Exhaust/ventilator should be available.
Safety treatments
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Safety Measures/Incompatibility
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Recommendation for storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Store locked up.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
No control value data available
Adopted value
No Adopted value data available
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation.
Eye wash station should be available.
Washing facilities should be available.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
Wear respiratory protection.
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves.
Eye protection
Wear eye/face protection.
Safety and Health measures
Wash … thoroughly after handling.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical properties
Appearance: Powder
Color: Brown-red
Odor: None
pH: ca. 6.7 (10g/L, 20℃)
Phase change temperature
Initial Boiling Point/Boiling point data N.A.
Melting point/Freezing point: >360℃
Decomposition temperature data N.A.
Flash point data N.A.
Auto-ignition temperature data N.A.
Explosive properties data N.A.
Vapor pressure data N.A.
Vapor density data N.A.
Specific gravity/Density data N.A.
Solubility
Solubility in water: 116g/liter(25℃)
n-Octanol /water partition coefficient data N.A.

10. Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage/handling conditions.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Open flames. Heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon oxides, Sulfur oxides, Nitrogen oxides

11. Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity (Oral)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]rat(female, male) LD50=15.2 g/kg（HSDB, 2003）
Acute toxicity (Dermal)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit LD50 >=8.0 g/kg（HSDB, 2003）
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
mist : rat LCLo＝50 g/m3/1hr(conversion value：12.5 mg/L/4hr)（RTECS, Access on Oct. 2007）
Irritant properties
Serious eye damage /irritation[GHS Cat. Japan, base data]
rabbit : moderate irritating (RTECS, Access on Oct. 2007)
No Allergenic and sensitizing effects data available
No Mutagenic effects data available
Carcinogenicity
EU-Category 1B; Substances presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans
Reproductive toxicity

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cat.2; mouse : HSDB, 2003
No STOT-single/repeated exposure data available
No Aspiration hazard data available

12. Ecological Information
Toxicity
No Aquatic toxicity data available
No Persistence and degradability data available
No Bioaccumulative potential data available

13. Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

14. Transport Information
UN No, UN CLASS
Not applicable to UN NO.

15. Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
US major regulations
TSCA
Congo red
Other regulatory information
We are not able to check up the regulatory information in regard to the substances in yourcountry or region, therefore, we request this matter would be filled by your responsibility.
Regulatory information with regard to this substance in your country or in your region
should be examined by your own responsibility.
Ensure this material in compliance with federal requirements and ensure conformity to local
regulations.

16. Other information
GHS classification and labelling
Eye Irrit. 2A: H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Carc. 1B: H350 May cause cancer
Repr. 2: H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Reference Book
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, (5th ed., 2013), UN
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 18th edit., 2013 UN
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (table3-1 ECNO6182012)2012 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK(US DOT)
2016 TLVs and BEIs. (ACGIH)
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Classification/index.php
Supplier's data/information
Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP)(NITE) http://www.safe.nite.go.jp/japan/db.html
GHS Classification Guidance for Enterprises 2013 Revised Edition （August, 2013,METI)
General Disclaimer
This information contained in this data sheet represents the best information currently

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available to us. However, no warranty is made with respect to its completeness and weassume no liability resulting from its use. It are advised to make their own tests todeterminate the safety and suitability of each such product or combination for their own
purposes.
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of thisSafety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The
data does not signify any warranty with regard to the products' properties.
The GHS classification data given here is based on current Japan official data (NITE published in2015).
But the data are partially changed base on our judgement.