Chemical Datasheet
FD & C YELLOW NO. 6 |
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NFPA 704
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General Description
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Orange-red crystals or a red powder. (NTP, 1992)
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Reactivity Alerts
- Explosive
Air & Water Reactions
Azo dyes can be explosive when suspended in air at specific concentrations. Soluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: It can cause enlargement of the caecum and weight loss. (NTP, 1992)
Reactivity Profile
FD & C YELLOW NO. 6 is an azo compound. Azo, diazo, azido compounds can detonate. This applies in particular to organic azides that have been sensitized by the addition of metal salts or strong acids. Toxic gases are formed by mixing materials of this class with acids, aldehydes, amides, carbamates, cyanides, inorganic fluorides, halogenated organics, isocyanates, ketones, metals, nitrides, peroxides, phenols, epoxides, acyl halides, and strong oxidizing or reducing agents. Flammable gases are formed by mixing materials in this group with alkali metals. Explosive combination can occur with strong oxidizing agents, metal salts, peroxides, and sulfides.
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Isolation and Evacuation
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Firefighting
Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)
Non-Fire Response
SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material under ambient temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material under ambient temperatures. (NTP, 1992)
Protective Clothing
RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)
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First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. If symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop, immediately transport the victim to a hospital.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
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Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
Note: For Vapor Density and Specific Gravity, comparing the value to 1.0 can tell you if the chemical will likely sink/rise in air or sink/float in fresh water (respectively). Short phrases have been added to those values below as an aid. However, make sure to also consider the circumstances of a release. The Vapor Density comparisons are only valid when the gas escaping is at the same temperature as the surrounding air itself. If the chemical is escaping from a container where it was pressurized or refrigerated, it may first escape and behave as a heavy gas and sink in the air (even if it has a Vapor Density value less than 1). Also, the Specific Gravity comparisons are for fresh water (density 1.0 g/mL). If your spill is in salt water (density about 1.027 g/mL), you need to adjust the point of comparison. There are some chemicals that will sink in fresh water and float in salt water.
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
Decomposes without melting at 734°F
(NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight:
452.37
(NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility:
50 to 100 mg/mL
at 75°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- A.F. YELLOW NO. 5
- ACID FOOD YELLOW 3
- ACID YELLOW TRA
- AIZEN FOOD YELLOW 5
- AIZEN FOOD YELLOW NO. 5
- ALABASTER NO. 3
- ATUL SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- C ORANGE 10
- C.I. 15985
- C.I. FOOD YELLOW 3
- C.I. FOOD YELLOW 3, DISODIUM SALT
- CANACERT SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- CERTICOL SUNSET YELLOW CFS
- CERTOLAKE SUNSET YELLOW
- CILEFA ORANGE S
- D AND C YELLOW NO. 6
- DISODIUM SALT OF 1-P-SULFOPHENYLAZO-2-NAPHTHOL-6-SULPHONIC ACID
- DISODIUM SALT OF 1-P-SULPHOPHENYLAZO-2-NAPHTHOL-6-SULPHONIC ACID
- DISPERSED ORANGE 11348
- DISPERSED YELLOW 12116
- DOLKWAL SUNSET YELLOW
- DYE FD & C YELLOW LAKE 6
- DYE FD & C YELLOW NO. 6
- DYE FDC YELLOW LAKE 6
- DYE FDC YELLOW NO. 6
- DYE SUNSET YELLOW
- E 110
- E 110 (DYE)
- EDICOL SUPRA YELLOW FC
- ENIACID SUNSET YELLOW
- EUROCERT ORANGE FCF
- FD & C NO. 6
- FD & C YELLOW 6
- FD & C YELLOW NO. 6
- FD & C YELLOW NO. 6 ALUMINUM LAKE
- FD AND C NO. 6
- FD AND C YELLOW 6
- FD AND C YELLOW LAKE NO. 6
- FD AND C YELLOW NO. 6
- FDC YELLOW NO. 6
- FOOD YELLOW 3
- FOOD YELLOW 5
- FOOD YELLOW 6
- FOOD YELLOW NO. 5
- FOODCOL SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- HD SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- HD SUNSET YELLOW FCF SUPRA
- HEXACOL SUNSET YELLOW F & F SUPRA
- HEXACOL SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- HEXACOL SUNSET YELLOW FCF SUPRA
- HEXACOL SUNSET YELLOW FCP
- 6-HYDROXY-5-((4-SULFOPHENYL)AZO)-2-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID DISODIUM SALT
- 6-HYDROXY-5-((4-SULPHOPHENYL)AZO)-2-NAPHTHALENESULPHONIC ACID DISODIUM SALT
- 6-HYDROXY-5-((P-SULFOPHENYL)AZO)-2-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID DISODIUM SALT
- 6-HYDROXY-5-((P-SULPHOPHENYL)AZO)-2-NAPHTHALENESULPHONIC ACID DISODIUM SALT
- JAPAN YELLOW 5
- JAPAN YELLOW NO. 5
- JAUNE ORANGE S
- JAUNE SOLEIL
- KCA FOODCOL SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- L ORANGE Z 2010
- L-ORANGE 2
- L. ORANGE Z2010
- MAPLE SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- 2-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, 6-HYDROXY-5-((P-SULFOPHENYL)AZO)-, DISODIUM SALT
- NCI-C53907
- ORANGE II R
- ORANGE PAL
- ORANGE RGL CONC. SPECIALLY PURE
- ORANGE YELLOW 85
- ORANGE YELLOW S
- ORANGE YELLOW S.AF
- ORANGE YELLOW S.FQ
- ORANGE YELLOW SFQ
- ORIENT WATER YELLOW 2
- 1-P-SULFOPHENYLAZO-2-HYDROXYNAPHTHALENE-6-SULFONATE, DISODIUM SALT
- 1-P-SULFOPHENYLAZO-2-NAPHTHOL-6-SULFONIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT
- 1-P-SULPHOPHENYLAZO-2-NAPHTHOL-6-SULPHONIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT
- PARA ORANGE
- STANDACOL SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- SUN ORANGE A GEIGY
- SUN YELLOW
- SUN YELLOW A-CE
- SUN YELLOW A-FDC
- SUN YELLOW EXTRA CONC. A EXPORT
- SUN YELLOW EXTRA PURE A
- SUN YELLOW FCF
- SUNLIGHT YELLOW FCF
- SUNSET YELLOW
- SUNSET YELLOW 6
- SUNSET YELLOW BSS
- SUNSET YELLOW FCF
- SUNSET YELLOW FCF SUPRA
- SUNSET YELLOW FU
- SUNSET YELLOW FU SUPRA
- SUNSET YELLOW LAKE
- TWILIGHT YELLOW
- USACERT FD & C YELLOW NO. 6
- USACERT YELLOW NO. 6
- USALAKE FD & C YELLOW NO. 6 LAKE
- VITASYN ORANGE RGL 90
- WATER YELLOW 2
- YELLOW NO. 5
- YELLOW NO. 6
- YELLOW ORANGE S
- YELLOW ORANGE S SPECIALLY PURE
- YELLOW ORANGE SPECIALLY PURE 85
- YELLOW S
- YELLOW SF FOR FOOD
- YELLOW SUN
- YELLOW SY
- YELLOW SY FOR FOOD
- 1351 YELLOW
- 1899 YELLOW
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