Download Safety (MSDS) data for acid blue 9

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Safety (MSDS) data for acid blue 9
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Synonyms: disodium bis[4-(N-ethyl-N-3sulfonatophenylmethyl)aminophenyl]phenylmethylium, neptune blue WF, acid blue 9
disodium salt
Use: permitted food dye
Molecular formula: C37H34N2Na2 O9 S3
CAS No: 3844-45-9
EINECS No: 223-339-8
Physical data
Appearance: reddish-violet powder or granules
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Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
May act as a skin, respiratory or eye irritant.
Toxicity data
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which appear in this section is given
here.)
SCN-MUS LD50 4600 mg kg-1
Transport information
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Personal protection
Safety glasses.
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