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Product Name: Rojo de Nilo
Synonyms: Nile Red, Sudan Red G
Chemical Family: Azo dye
Recommended Use: Textile dyeing, laboratory reagent
Manufacturer: Consult supplier for current details
Contact Information: Emergency telephone numbers provided by local distributor
CAS Number: 7385-67-3
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport under UN recommendations
Classification: Harmful if swallowed, skin irritant, eye irritant
Label Elements: Warning symbol: Exclamation mark
Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, harmful if ingested, possible carcinogen based on similar compounds
Precautionary Measures: Avoid contact with skin, keep out of eyes, do not inhale dust or vapors
Chemical Identity: Nile Red
Chemical Formula: C20H18N2O2
Content: 95% or more pure dye
Impurities: Trace amounts of manufacturing by-products
Hazardous Components: None other than the dye itself; no heavy metals, no chlorinated solvents
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, check for breathing, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes, do not use solvents
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; seek immediate medical advice if irritation or pain continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, avoid inducing vomiting, consult medical professional
Most important symptoms: Redness, irritation, headache from dust inhalation, nausea if significant ingestion occurs
Flammability: Non-flammable solid, can emit toxic gases if burned
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam. Water spray for cooling containers
Fire Hazards: Burning dye produces carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
Firefighter Protection: Use self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective suit
Specific Techniques: Move containers away from fire if safe
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, avoid dusty conditions
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, waterways, or soil
Clean-up Methods: Sweep up dye, avoid creating dust, place material in appropriate waste container, wash spill area with water and mild detergent
Handling: Handle with care, avoid ingestion or inhalation, do not eat, drink, or smoke near dye
Protection: Use in well-ventilated area, wear personal protective equipment, minimize contact with skin and eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in sealed containers, away from heat, moisture, and incompatible chemicals such as strong oxidizers
Packaging Materials: Use containers made of materials resistant to dye and its possible solvents
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, maintain negative pressure in dye-handling area
Respiratory Protection: Wear NIOSH-approved particulate respirator if dust or mist present
Eye Protection: Use chemical splash goggles
Skin Protection: Wear gloves made of nitrile or neoprene, use protective clothing if splash risk exists
Hygiene: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, clean work area regularly
Appearance: Deep red powder or crystalline solid
Odor: Faint, not distinctive
pH (in water suspension): Slightly acidic
Melting Point: 165–170°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, acetone, slightly soluble in water
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.2
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Flash Point: Not applicable
Explosive Properties: Not explosive in standard conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature, sensitive to strong light and oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers such as peroxides, acids like nitric acid, bases
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, excessive heat, direct sunlight
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Combustion can yield carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: Will not occur
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
Acute Effects: Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: Some azo dyes have links to carcinogenic risk, no conclusive evidence for Nile Red but caution necessary
Symptoms: Redness, irritation, coughing, possible dermatitis with long exposure
LD50 (oral, rat): Data not fully established, estimated over 300 mg/kg based on similar dyes
Mutagenicity: No conclusive animal studies available
Reproductive Toxicity: Not tested
Ecotoxicity: Dyes can be toxic to aquatic life at high concentrations, bioaccumulative potential possible
Degradability: Not readily biodegradable in typical wastewater plants
Persistence: May persist in environment if not treated
Mobility: Low in soil, may adsorb to sediment
Avoid Release: Do not flush dye to drains or natural waters; contain spills for proper disposal
Disposal of Waste: Dispose as hazardous chemical waste according to local regulations
Empty Containers: Rinse and treat as hazardous for recycling or disposal
Avoid: Do not dump into sewers, surface waters, or soil
Recommended Methods: Incineration at approved facility, consult licensed professional waste disposal service
UN Number: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for land, sea, or air transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Protect containers from physical damage, seal properly to avoid leaks during transit
National Inventories: Registered in major chemical inventories, including TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS
OSHA Hazard: Classified as hazardous
SARA Title III: Not listed as an extremely hazardous substance
Other Regulations: Subject to worker protection and environmental monitoring requirements
Labeling: Must follow local and international guidelines for hazardous material labeling in workplace and shipping
