FD&C Yellow 5 Food Dye Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 843.4
Revision Date: April 21, 2016
FD&C Yellow 5 Food Dye
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10481
Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Sensitization, skin (Category 1). May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).
Hazard class: Sensitization, respiratory (Category 1). May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334).
Product should be treated as a chemical and is not for consumption as it has been stored with other nonfood-grade chemicals.
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
FD&C yellow 5 food dye
Synonyms: Acid yellow 23; Atul tartrazine; Tartran yellow; Tartrazine; C.I. 19140
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1934-21-0 |
C16H9N4Na3O9S2 |
534.37 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P311). If inhaled:If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P341). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P302+P351). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.yellow
Nonflammable solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Ventilate area. Place spilled solid in sealed bag or appropriate waste disposal container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic Miscellaneous or Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators and stains.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace (P272). In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection (P285).
Yellow solid. Odorless. Soluble: Water
Absorbance maximum: 427 nm Not for human consumption.
Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Skin sensitizer, irritating to eyes and skin. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: May be reproductive hazard based on animal data.
ORL-RAT LD50: 12,750 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed: FD&C Yellow 5.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The
data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and
information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of
handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER
REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).
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