Carmine (Alum Lake)
B34017
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Carmine (Alum Lake)
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product name
: Carmine (Alum Lake)
Product code
: B34017
Synonym
: Alum Lake of Carminic Acid; C.I. #75470
Material uses
: Other non-specified industry: Research & Development
Manufacturer
: EMD Chemicals Inc.
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Validation date
: 4/3/2006.
Print date
:
In case of emergency
: 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Section 2. Hazards Identification
Physical state
: Solid. (Powder.)
OSHA/HCS status
: While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR 1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper
use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of
this product.
Emergency overview
: CAUTION!
Handle with care in keeping with safe laboratory practices.
Routes of entry
: Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential acute health effects
Eyes
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenic effects
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity / Reproductive
toxicity
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
See toxicological information (section 11)
Section 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
United States
Name
CAS number
% by Weight
Carmine
1390-65-4
100
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye contact
: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper
and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attent