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Chemical Identifiers
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NFPA 704
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General Description
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Dark blue microcrystals or black powder. (NTP, 1992)
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Azo dyes can be explosive when suspended in air at certain concentrations. Slightly water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Health Hazard
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is absorbed through the skin. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, sodium oxides and sulfur oxides. (NTP, 1992)
Reactivity Profile
C.I. DIRECT BLUE 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. This chemical is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids (NTP, 1992).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Azo, Diazo, Azido, Hydrazine, and Azide Compounds
- Salts, Basic
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
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 chemical under ambient temperatures, and keep it away from oxidizing materials. (NTP, 1992)
Protective Clothing
MINIMUM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to your gloves.
RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge, i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter). (NTP, 1992)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
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. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
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. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas.
INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. 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.
OTHER: Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you should contact a physician for advice regarding the possible long term health effects and potential recommendation for medical monitoring. Recommendations from the physician will depend upon the specific compound, its chemical, physical and toxicity properties, the exposure level, length of exposure, and the route of exposure. (NTP, 1992)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
Decomposes
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Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point:
Decomposes
(NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight:
932.78
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Water Solubility:
5 to 10 mg/mL
at 68.0°F
(NTP, 1992)
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
No PAC information available.
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
C.I. Direct Blue 6 |
2602-46-2 |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2022)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- AIREDALE BLUE 2BD
- AIZEN DIRECT BLUE 2BH
- AMANIL BLUE 2BX
- ATLANTIC BLUE 2B
- ATUL DIRECT BLUE 2B
- AZOCARD BLUE 2B
- AZOMINE BLUE 2B
- BELAMINE BLUE 2B
- BENCIDAL BLUE 2B
- BENZANIL BLUE 2B
- BENZO BLUE 2B
- BENZO BLUE BBA-CF
- BENZO BLUE BBN-CF
- BENZO BLUE GS
- 3,3'-((4,4'-BIPHENYLYLENE)BIS(AZO))BIS(5-AMINO-4-HYDROXY)-2,7-NAPHTHALENE-DISULFONIC ACID TETRASODIUM SALT
- BLUE 2B
- BLUE 2B SALT
- BRASILAMINA BLUE 2B
- BRAZILAMINA BLUE 2B
- C.I. 22610
- C.I. DIRECT BLUE 6
- C.I. DIRECT BLUE 6, TETRASODIUM SALT
- CALCOMINE BLUE 2B
- CHLORAMINE BLUE 2B
- CHLORAZOL BLUE B
- CHLORAZOL BLUE BP
- CHROME LEATHER BLUE 2B
- CRESOTINE BLUE 2B
- DIACOTTON BLUE BB
- DIAMINE BLUE
- DIAMINE BLUE 2B
- DIAMINE BLUE BB
- DIAPHTAMINE BLUE BB
- DIAZINE BLUE 2B
- DIAZOL BLUE 2B
- DIPHENYL BLUE 2B
- DIPHENYL BLUE KF
- DIPHENYL BLUE M 2B
- DIRECT BLUE 2B
- DIRECT BLUE 2BA
- DIRECT BLUE 6
- DIRECT BLUE A
- DIRECT BLUE BB
- DIRECT BLUE GS
- DIRECT BLUE K
- DIRECT BLUE M 2B
- DIRECT SKY BLUE K
- ENIANIL BLUE 2BN
- FENAMIN BLUE 2B
- FIXANOL BLUE 2B
- HISPAMIN BLUE 2B
- INDIGO BLUE 2B
- KAYAKU DIRECT BLUE BB
- MITSUI DIRECT BLUE 2BN
- NAPHTAMINE BLUE 2B
- 1-NAPHTHOL-3,6-DISULFONIC ACID, 2,2'-(4,4'-BIPHENYLYLENEBISAZO)BIS[8-AMINO-, TETRASODIUM SALT
- NCI-C54579
- NIAGARA BLUE 2B
- NIPPON BLUE BB
- PARAMINE BLUE 2B
- PHENAMINE BLUE BB
- PHENO BLUE 2B
- PONTAMINE BLUE BB
- SODIUM DIPHENYL-4,4'-BIS-AZO-2''-8''-AMINO-1''-NAPHTHOL-3'',6''-DISULPHONATE
- TERTRODIRECT BLUE 2B
- VONDACEL BLUE 2B