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
Responsible Company: Town End (Leeds) plc - Silver Court, Intercity Way, Stanningley, Leeds, LS13 4LY
First Issue: 26/10/1999
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 |
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| Vapour pressure | mbar | @ degrees C |
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| Density | g/ml | @ degrees C |
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| Solubility in water | 75 g/ml | @ 90 degrees C |
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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
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