SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	CONGO RED indicator solution
Catalogue No. :	AL1481	Product form :	Mixture
CAS Number :		EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	32041421
Synonyms :	Congo Red 4B, Cosmos Red, Cotton Red B, Cotton Red C, Direct Red 28, Direct Red R, Direct Red Y
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Mixture/Substance: SDS EU 2015: According to Annex II of Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010 (REACH Annex II) Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS02
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Not applicable
3.2. Mixture
Name	Product identifier	%	Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Ethanol	(CAS No) 64-17-5 (EC no) 200-578-6 (EC index no) 603-002-00-5	50 - 75	Flam. Liq. 3, H226 Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Water	(CAS No) 7732-18-5 (EC no) 231-791-2	50 - 75	Not classified
Congo Red substance listed as REACH Candidate (Disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diylbis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1- sulphonate) (C.I. Direct Red 28))	(CAS No) 573-58-0 (EC no) 209-358-4 (EC index no) 611-027-00-8	0.01 - 1	Carc. 1B, H350 Repr. 2, H361d
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	No additional information available
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	Flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard :	May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked lights. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling :	Do not breathe vapours. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Obtain special instructions before use. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Keep container tightly closed. Keep in fireproof place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid Colour
Colour :	Red coloured solution.
Odour :	odourless.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	No data available
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	Flammable liquid and vapour
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Solubility :	No data available
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Component Congo Red (573-58-0) This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...
Additional information :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1170
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1170
UN-No. (IATA) :	1170
UN-No. (ADN) :	1170
UN-No. (RID) :	1170
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION)
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1170, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION), 3, II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1170, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION), 3, II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1170, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION), 3, II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1170, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION), 3, II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1170, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL) / ETHANOL SOLUTION (ETHYL ALCOHOL SOLUTION), 3, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	3
Danger labels :	3
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : F1 Special provision (ADR) : 144, 601 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1L Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, R001 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP1 Tank code (ADR) : LGBF Vehicle for tank carriage : FL Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S2, S20 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E EAC code : •2YE
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 144 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D Stowage category (IMDG) : A MFAG-No : 127
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 1L PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 353 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 364 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L Special provision (IATA) : A3, A58, A180 ERG code (IATA) : 3L
- Inland waterway transport
Not regulated
- Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions Contains substance on the candidate list in concentration ≥ 0.1% or with a lower specific limit: Disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'- diylbis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate) (C.I. Direct Red 28) (EC 209-358-4, CAS 573-58-0) Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances.
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to water (Cla
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of H- and EUH-phrases: Carc. 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2 Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids, Category 3 Repr. 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H350 May cause cancer H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child