General Information
Revision date
2010-02-08
Product name
Methyl Red
Product Synonyms
C.I. 13020; 2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenylazo]benzoic acid; Acid Red 2
CAS No.
493-52-7
Emergency telephone
(202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Appearance Dark red Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Liver
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes May cause irritation. Skin May cause irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals.. May cause adverse liver effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
