SAFETY DATA SHEET
Alizarin Red S, C.I. 58005
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Alizarin Red S, C.I. 58005
Other Names:
Alizarin Red S, Mordant Red 3
Alizarin sulfonatesodium, Alizarin Carmine, Sodium alizarinsulfonate, Alizarinsulfonic acid sodium salt, Alizarin sodium monosulphate, 3,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-2-ant
Alizarin sulfonatesodium, Alizarin Carmine, Sodium alizarinsulfonate, Alizarinsulfonic acid sodium salt, Alizarin sodium monosulphate, 3,4-Dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-2-ant
Product Number(s):
C065, C0651, C0655
CAS Number:
130-22-3
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
W Laboratory use Biological Stain.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H315: Causes skin irritation .
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H315: Causes skin irritation .
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P261: Avoid breathing dust/spray/ fume/gas/ mist/ vapours.
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.
P405: Store locked up.
P302 + P352:If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap & water.
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing.
P312: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific Treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions).
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.
P405: Store locked up.
P302 + P352:If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap & water.
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing.
P312: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific Treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions).
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful by inhalation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed.
Eyes:
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin:
Harmful in contact with skin.
Environment
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Alizarin Red S (EC no.: 204-981-8)
130-22-3
<= 100 % (weight)
CLASSIFICATIONS: Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 2A; Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 2; Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, Cat. 3.HAZARDS: H315 - Causes skin irritation; H319 - Causes serious eye irritation; H335 - May cause respiratory irritation; H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
If victim is conscious and alert, rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult physician.
If victim is conscious and alert, rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult physician.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Skin Contact
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Eye Contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Other Information
First Aid Facilities: Maintain eyewash fountain in work area. Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Environmental precautions
Not available.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid generation or accumulation of dusts. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin, eyes and clothing . Use in well ventilated areas away from all ignition sources. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material.
wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after working with material.
Conditions for safe storage
Storage Temperatures: Store at +5 °C to +30 °C.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust, fume, vapour, gas, etc.) below recommended exposure limits.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
The use of a face shield, chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shield protection as appropriate. Must comply with Australian Standards AS 1337 and be selected and used in accordance with AS 1336.
Skin protection
Clean impervious clothing should be worn. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Body protection
Footwear: Safety boots in industrial situations is advisory, foot protection should comply with AS 2210, Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use.
Body Protection: Clean clothing or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with and apron. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Body Protection: Clean clothing or protective clothing should be worn, preferably with and apron. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.
Respiratory protection
Where ventilation is not adequate, respiratory protection may be required. Avoid breathing dust, vapours or mists. Respiratory protection should comply with AS 1716 - Respiratory Protective Devices and be selected in accordance with AS 1715 - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. In event of emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations a positive pressure, full-facepiece SCBA should be used. If respiratory protection is required, institute a complete respiratory protection program including selection, fit testing, training, maintenance and inspection.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Reddish-brown powder.
Odour
Characteristic odour.
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
430 °C (sublimable)
Melting Point
287-289 °C
Solubility
Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
C14H7NaO7S
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Ingestion: May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Eye contact
Causes irritation, redness and pain.
Skin contact
Causes skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and pain. May cause dermantitis.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Product disposal
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers.
Other disposal recommendations
Do not discharge this material into waterways, drains and sewers
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers.
Other disposal recommendations
Do not discharge this material into waterways, drains and sewers
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
Not regulated.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 September 2025
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
ChemSupply Australai Safety Data Sheet ALIZARIN RED S. https://shop.chemsupply.com.au/documents/224XFEPF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com 18/12/2018
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