Safety Data Sheets / Nigrosin, C.I. 50420 (Water Soluble)
Safety Data Sheet
Nigrosin, C.I. 50420 (Water Soluble)
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Nigrosin, C.I. 50420
- Other Names
- Acid Black 2; C.I. 50420; C.I. Acid Black 2; Nigrosine; Nigrosin, water soluble; Nifrosin; Nifrosine WL water soluble.
- Product Number(s)
- C128, C1281, C1285
- CAS Number
- 8005-03-6
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
- Laboratory chemical, Laboratory and analytical use.
- Uses advised against: Do not use for private purposes (household).
- Food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Danger
- Hazard Statement(s)
- None.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- N\A
- Ingestion
- N\A
- Eyes
- N\A
- Skin
- N\A
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.I. Acid Black 2 | 8005-03-6 | 100% | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
- Inhalation
- Move to fresh air.
- Skin Contact
- Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- Eye Contact
- After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling
- unwell.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Dry powder.
- Large Fire
- Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
- For personal protection see section 8.
- Environmental precautions
- Do not let product enter drains.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimise dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Storage conditions
- Tightly closed. Dry.
- Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.I. Acid Black 2 | - | - | - | - |
- Engineering controls
- Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulation in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
- Skin protection
- Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
- Body protection
- Wear a chemical apron.
- Respiratory protection
- A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Black powder
- Odour
- No odour
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- Not available.
- Solubility
- Not available.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not available.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- Not available.
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
- no information available.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents, strong reducing agents
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available.
- Inhalation
- No further relevant information available.
- Toxicity and irritation
- No further relevant information available.
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
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- None.
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- Not regulated.
- Additional information
- Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- No information available.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 30 June 2026
- 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
- Sigma-Aldrich "Nigrosine (C.I. 50420)" SDS, 20/10/2023 https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/mm/1.04139-userType=anonymous
- Thermo Fisher Scientific, Nigrosine, water soluble, high purity biological stain,SDS. 22/09/2023, https://www.fishersci.co.uk/chemicalProductData_uk/wercs-itemCode=10511641&lang=EN