Congo red 25g

Congo red 25g – Identification of the substance
Congo red (C.I. 22120) for microscopy 0322
It is not required to list the identified uses because
the substance is not subject to registration
according to REACH (< 1 t/a).
Disodium-3,3′[[1,1-biphenyl]-4,4′-
diyl(bis(azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalin-1-sulfonate), Direct Red 28
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: Laboratory chemical
Laboratory and analytical use
Uses advised against: Do not use for products which come into contact
with foodstuffs. Do not use for private purposes
(household).
Safety data sheet

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and Company
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Section Hazard class Category
Hazard class and category

Hazard statement
3.6 Carcinogenicity 1B Carc. 1B H350
3.7 Reproductive toxicity 2 Repr. 2 H361d
For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Signal word Danger
Pictograms GHS08

Hazard statements
H350 May cause cancer
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child

Precautionary statements
Precautionary statements – prevention
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Precautionary statements – response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
For professional users only
Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml
Signal word: Danger Symbol(s)
H350 May cause cancer.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Safety data sheet

2.3 Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Name of substance Congo red 25g
Molecular formula C₃₂H₂₂N₆Na₂O₆S₂
Molar mass 696,7 g/mol
CAS No 573-58-0
EC No 209-358-4
Index No 611-027-00-8
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Name of substance CAS No EC No Listed in Remarks
Congo red 573-58-0 209-358-4 Candidate list Carc. A57a
Legend candidate list
Substances meeting the criteria referred to in Article 57 and for eventual inclusion in Annex XIV
Carc. A57a Carcinogenic (article 57a)
SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General notes
Take off contaminated clothing.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Following skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek
medical advice.
Following ingestion
In case of accident or unwellness, seek medical advice immediately (show directions for use or safety
data sheet if possible).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Fatigue, Varying degrees of pulmonary injury
Safety data sheet
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed none

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings
water, foam, alcohol resistant foam, dry extinguishing powder, ABC-powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Combustible.
Hazardous combustion products
In case of fire may be liberated: Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO₂),
Sulphur oxides (SOx)

5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable
distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Do not
breathe dust.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Advice on how to contain a spill
Covering of drains. Take up mechanically.
Advice on how to clean up a spill
Take up mechanically. Control of dust.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal protective equipment: see section 8. Incompatible
materials: see section 10. Disposal considerations: see section 13.
Safety data sheet
United Kingdom (en) Page 4 / 16

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid exposure. Avoid dust formation.
Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
Removal of dust deposits.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash hands before breaks and after work. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a dry place.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Observe hints for combined storage.
Protect against external exposure, such as
UV-radiation/sunlight
Consideration of other advice:
Ventilation requirements
Use local and general ventilation.
Specific designs for storage rooms or vessels
Recommended storage temperature: 15 – 25 °C
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters National limit values Occupational exposure limit values (Workplace Exposure Limits) Country Name of agent CAS No Identifier TWA[mg/m³] STEL[mg/m³] Ceiling-C[mg/m³] Notation Source GB dust WEL 10 i EH40/2005 GB dust WEL 4 r EH40/2005 Notation Ceiling-C Ceiling value is a limit value above which exposure should not occur i Inhalable fraction r Respirable fraction STEL Short-term exposure limit: a limit value above which exposure should not occur and which is related to a 15- minute period (unless otherwise specified) TWA Time-weighted average (long-term exposure limit): measured or calculated in relation to a reference period of 8 hours time-weighted average (unless otherwise specified) Safety data sheet Page 5 / 16 8.2 Exposure controls Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment) Eye/face protection Use safety goggle with side protection. Skin protection

• hand protection Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374. For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. The times are approximate values from measurements at 22 ° C and permanent contact. Increased temperatures due to heated substances, body heat etc. and a reduction of the effective layer thickness by stretching can lead to a considerable reduction of the breakthrough time. If in doubt, contact manufacturer. At an approx. 1.5 times larger / smaller layer thickness, the respective breakthrough time is doubled / halved. The data apply only to the pure substance. When transferred to substance mixtures, they may only be considered as a guide.
• type of material NBR (Nitrile rubber)
• material thickness >0,11 mm
• breakthrough times of the glove material >480 minutes (permeation: level 6)
• other protection measures Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended. Respiratory protection Respiratory protection necessary at: Dust formation. Particulate filter device (EN 143). P2 (filters at least 94 % of airborne particles, colour code: White). Environmental exposure controls Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Safety data sheet

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state solid
Form powder
Colour red brown
Odour characteristic
Melting point/freezing point 360 °C
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range not determined
Flammability this material is combustible, but will not ignite readily
Lower and upper explosion limit not determined
Flash point not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature not determined
Decomposition temperature not relevant
pH (value) 6,7 (in aqueous solution: 10 g/l, 20 °C)
Kinematic viscosity not relevant
Solubility(ies)
Water solubility 25 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value): 2,63 (calculated value)
Vapour pressure not determined
Density and/or relative density
Density not determined
Relative vapour density information on this property is not available
Bulk density 600 – 700 kg/m³
Particle characteristics No data available.
Other safety parameters
Oxidising properties none
9.2 Other information
Information with regard to physical hazard
classes:
hazard classes acc. to GHS
(physical hazards): not relevant

Safety data sheet
United Kingdom (en) Page 7 / 16
Other safety characteristics: There is no additional information.

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
The product in the delivered form is not dust explosion capable; the enrichment of fine dust however
leads to the danger of dust explosion.
10.2 Chemical stability
The material is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature
and pressure.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reaction with: strong oxidiser
10.4 Conditions to avoid
UV-radiation/sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
There is no additional information.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Classification according to GHS (1272/2008/EC, CLP)
Acute toxicity
Shall not be classified as acutely toxic.
Acute toxicity
Exposure route Endpoint Value Species Method Source
oral LD50 15.200 mg/kg rat TOXNET
Skin corrosion/irritation
Shall not be classified as corrosive/irritant to skin.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Shall not be classified as seriously damaging to the eye or eye irritant.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Shall not be classified as a respiratory or skin sensitiser.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Shall not be classified as germ cell mutagenic.
Carcinogenicity
May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Safety data sheet

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (single exposure). Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Shall not be classified as a specific target organ toxicant (repeated exposure). Aspiration hazard Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

• If swallowed Data are not available.
• If in eyes Data are not available.
• If inhaled fatigue, varying degrees of pulmonary injury
• If on skin Data are not available.
• Other information none 11.2 Endocrine disrupting properties Not listed. 11.3 Information on other hazards There is no additional information.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.
.
Aquatic toxicity (acute)
Endpoint Value Species Source Exposure
time
LC50 560 mg/l rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
ECHA 96 h
Biodegradation
Data are not available.
12.2 Process of degradability
Theoretical Oxygen Demand with nitrification: 1,738 mg/mg
Theoretical Oxygen Demand: 1,521 mg/mg
Theoretical Carbon Dioxide: 2,021 mg/mg
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Does not significantly accumulate in organisms.
n-octanol/water (log KOW) 2,63 (Calculated value)
Safety data sheet

12.4 Mobility in soil
Data are not available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Data are not available.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Not listed.
12.7 Other adverse effects
Data are not available.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of contents/container
in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
13.2 Relevant provisions relating to waste
The allocation of waste identity numbers/waste descriptions must be carried out according to the
EEC, specific to the industry and process. Waste catalogue ordinance (Germany).
13.3 Remarks
Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national
waste management facilities. Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions.

SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number or ID number not subject to transport regulations
14.2 UN proper shipping name not assigned
14.3 Transport hazard class(es) none
14.4 Packing group not assigned
14.5 Environmental hazards non-environmentally hazardous acc. to the dangerous goods regulations
14.6 Special precautions for user
There is no additional information.
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
The cargo is not intended to be carried in bulk.
14.8 Information for each of the UN Model Regulations
Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN) – Additional information
Not subject to ADR, RID and ADN.
Safety data sheet

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) – Additional information
Not subject to IMDG.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR) – Additional information
Not subject to ICAO-IATA.

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)
Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII
Dangerous substances with restrictions (REACH, Annex XVII)
Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Restriction No
Congo red 25g carcinogenic R28-30 28
Congo red 25g substances in tattoo inks and permanent make-up R75 75
Congo red 25g azocolourants and azodyes R43 43

Legend R28-30 1. Shall not be placed on the market, or used,
– as substances,
– as constituents of other substances, or,
– in mixtures,
for supply to the general public when the individual concentration in the substance or mixture is equal to or greater than:
– either the relevant specific concentration limit specified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, or, – the relevant concentration specified in Directive 1999/45/EC where no specific concentration limit is set out in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Without prejudice to the implementation of other Community provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, suppliers shall ensure before the placing on the market that the packaging of such substances and mixtures is marked visibly, legibly and indelibly as follows:
‘Restricted to professional users’.
2. By way of derogation, paragraph 1 shall not apply to:
(a) medicinal or veterinary products as defined by Directive 2001/82/EC and Directive 2001/83/EC;
(b) cosmetic products as defined by Directive 76/768/EEC;
(c) the following fuels and oil products:
– motor fuels which are covered by Directive 98/70/EC,
– mineral oil products intended for use as fuel in mobile or fixed combustion plants,
– fuels sold in closed systems (e.g. liquid gas bottles);
(d) artists’ paints covered by Directive 1999/45/EC;
(e) the substances listed in Appendix 11, column 1, for the applications or uses listed in Appendix 11, column 2. Where a date is specified in column 2 of Appendix 11, the derogation shall apply until the said date;
(f) devices covered by Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
R43 1. Azodyes which, by reductive cleavage of one or more azo groups, may release one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Appendix 8, in detectable concentrations, i.e. above 30 mg/kg (0,003 % by weight) in the articles or in the dyed parts thereof, according to the testing methods listed in Appendix 10, shall not be used, in textile and leather articles which may come into direct and prolonged contact with the human skin or oral cavity, such as:
– clothing, bedding, towels, hairpieces, wigs, hats, nappies and other sanitary items, sleeping bags,
– footwear, gloves, wristwatch straps, handbags, purses/wallets, briefcases, chair covers, purses worn round the neck,
– textile or leather toys and toys which include textile or leather garments,
– yarn and fabrics intended for use by the final consumer.
2. Furthermore, the textile and leather articles referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market unless they conform to the requirements set out in that paragraph.
3. Azodyes, which are contained in Appendix 9, ‘List of azodyes’ shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substances, or in mixtures in concentrations greater than 0,1 % by weight, where the substance or the mixture is intended for colouring textile and leather articles.
Safety data sheet

Legend
R75 1. Shall not be placed on the market in mixtures for use for tattooing purposes, and mixtures containing any such substances shall not be used for tattooing purposes, after 4 January 2022 if the substance or substances in question is or are present in the following circumstances:
(a) in the case of a substance classified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as carcinogen category 1A, 1B or 2, or germ cell mutagen category 1A, 1B or 2, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,00005 % by weight;
(b) in the case of a substance classified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as reproductive toxicant category 1A, 1B or 2, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,001 % by weight;
(c) in the case of a substance classified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as skin sensitiser category 1, 1A or 1B, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,001 % by weight;
(d) in the case of a substance classified in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as skin corrosive category 1, 1A, 1B or 1C or skin irritant category 2, or as serious eye damage category 1 or eye irritant category 2, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than:
(i) 0,1 % by weight, if the substance is used solely as a pH regulator;
(ii) 0,01 % by weight, in all other cases;
(e) in the case of a substance listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (*1), the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,00005 % by weight;
(f) in the case of a substance for which a condition of one or more of the following kinds is specified in column g (Product type, Body parts) of the table in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,00005 % by weight:
(i) “Rinse-off products”;
(ii) “Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes”;
(iii) “Not to be used in eye products”;
(g) in the case of a substance for which a condition is specified in column h (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) or column i (Other) of the table in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration, or in some other way, that does not accord with the condition specified in that column;
(h) in the case of a substance listed in Appendix 13 to this Annex, the substance is present in the mixture in a concentration equal to or greater than the concentration limit specified for that substance in that Appendix.
2. For the purposes of this entry use of a mixture “for tattooing purposes” means injection or introduction of the mixture into a person’s skin, mucous membrane or eyeball, by any process or procedure (including procedures commonly referred to as permanent make-up, cosmetic tattooing, micro-blading and micro-pigmentation), with the aim of making a mark or design on his or her body.
3. If a substance not listed in Appendix 13 falls within more than one of points (a) to (g) of paragraph 1, the strictest concentration limit laid down in the points in question shall apply to that substance. If a substance listed in Appendix 13 also falls within one or more of points (a) to (g) of paragraph 1, the concentration limit laid down in point (h) of paragraph 1 shall apply to that substance.
4. By way of derogation, paragraph 1 shall not apply to the following substances until 4 January 2023:
(a) Pigment Blue 15:3 (CI 74160, EC No 205-685-1, CAS No 147-14-8);
(b) Pigment Green 7 (CI 74260, EC No 215-524-7, CAS No 1328-53-6).
5. If Part 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is amended after 4 January 2021 to classify or re-classify a substance such that the substance then becomes caught by point (a), (b), (c) or (d) of paragraph 1 of this entry, or such that it then falls within a different one of those points from the one within which it fell previously, and the date of application of that new or revised classification is after the date referred to in paragraph 1 or, as the case may be, paragraph 4 of this entry, that amendment shall, for the purposes of applying this entry to that substance, be treated as taking effect on the date of application of that new or revised classification.
6. If Annex II or Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended after 4 January 2021 to list or change the listing of a substance such that the substance then becomes caught by point (e), (f) or (g) of paragraph 1 of this entry, or such that it then falls within a different one of those points from the one within which it fell previously, and the amendment takes effect after the date referred to in paragraph 1 or, as the case may be, paragraph 4 of this entry, that amendment shall, for the purposes of applying this entry to that substance, be treated as taking effect from the date falling 18 months after entry into force of the act by which that amendment was made.
7. Suppliers placing a mixture on the market for use for tattooing purposes shall ensure that, after 4 January 2022, the mixture is marked with the following information:
(a) the statement “Mixture for use in tattoos or permanent make-up”;
(b) a reference number to uniquely identify the batch;
(c) the list of ingredients in accordance with the nomenclature established in the glossary of common ingredient names pursuant to Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, or in the absence of a common ingredient name, the IUPAC name. In the absence of a common ingredient name or IUPAC name, the CAS and EC number. Ingredients shall be listed in descending order by weight or volume of the ingredients at the time of formulation. “Ingredient” means any substance added during the process of formulation and present in the mixture for use for tattooing purposes. Impurities shall not be regarded as ingredients. If the name of a substance, used as ingredient within the meaning of this entry, is already required to be stated on the label in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, that ingredient does not need to be marked in accordance with this Regulation;
(d) the additional statement “pH regulator” for substances falling under point (d)(i) of paragraph 1;
(e) the statement “Contains nickel. Can cause allergic reactions.” if the mixture contains nickel below the concentration limit specified in Appendix 13;
(f) the statement “Contains chromium (VI). Can cause allergic reactions.” if the mixture contains chromium (VI) below the concentration limit specified in Appendix 13;
(g) safety instructions for use insofar as they are not already required to be stated on the label by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
The information shall be clearly visible, easily legible and marked in a way that is indelible.
The information shall be written in the official language(s) of the Member State(s) where the mixture is placed on the market, unless the Member State(s) concerned provide(s) otherwise.
Where necessary because of the size of the package, the information listed in the first subparagraph, except for point
(a), shall be included instead in the instructions for use.
Before using a mixture for tattooing purposes, the person using the mixture shall provide the person undergoing the procedure with the information marked on the package or included in the instructions for use pursuant to this paragraph.
8. Mixtures that do not contain the statement “Mixture for use in tattoos or permanent make-up” shall not be used for tattooing purposes. Safety data sheet Legend
9. This entry does not apply to substances that are gases at temperature of 20 °C and pressure of 101,3 kPa, or generate a vapour pressure of more than 300 kPa at temperature of 50 °C, with the exception of formaldehyde (CAS No 50- 00-0, EC No 200-001-8).
10. This entry does not apply to the placing on the market of a mixture for use for tattooing purposes, or to the use of a mixture for tattooing purposes, when placed on the market exclusively as a medical device or an accessory to a medical device, within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, or when used exclusively as a medical device or an accessory to a medical device, within the same meaning. Where the placing on the market or use may not be exclusively as a medical device or an accessory to a medical device, the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and of this Regulation shall apply cumulatively.
List of substances subject to authorisation (REACH, Annex XIV)/SVHC – candidate list
Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Name acc. to inventory
CAS
No
Listed in Remarks Latest application
date
Sunset
date
Date of inclusion
disodium 3,3′-[[1,1′-biphenyl]-
4,4′-diylbis(azo)]bis(4-
aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonate)
(C.I. Direct Red 28)
573-58-0
Candidate list Carc. A57a 2013-12-16
Legend candidate list Substances meeting the criteria referred to in Article 57 and for eventual inclusion in Annex XIV
Carc. A57a Carcinogenic (article 57a)
Seveso Directive
2012/18/EU (Seveso III)
No Dangerous substance/hazard categories Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application
of lower and upper-tier requirements
Notes not assigned
Deco-Paint Directive
VOC content 0 %
Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
VOC content 0 %
Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment (RoHS) not listed
Regulation concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer
Register (PRTR)
not listed
Water Framework Directive (WFD)
List of pollutants (WFD)
Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Listed in Remarks
Congo red Substances and preparations, or
the breakdown products of such,
which have been proved to possess
carcinogenic or mutagenic
properties or properties which
a)
Safety data sheet
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Congo red (C.I. 22120) for microscopy
article number: 0322
United Kingdom (en) Page 13 / 16
List of pollutants (WFD)
Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Listed in Remarks may affect steroidogenic, thyroid, reproduction or other endocrinerelated functions in or via the aquatic environment
Congo red Metals and their compounds a)
Legend
A) Indicative list of the main pollutants
Regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors
not listed
Regulation on drug precursors
not listed
Regulation on substances that deplete the ozone layer (ODS)
not listed
Regulation concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (PIC)
chemicals subject to the international prior informed consent (PIC) procedure (the ‘PIC procedure’).
Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Category /
subcategory
Use limitation
Congo red benzidine, salts i(1)
i(2)
sr
b
Congo red benzidine, salts i sr
Legend
b Use limitation: ban (for the sub-category or sub-categories concerned) according to Union legislation
i Category: i – industrial chemical
i(1) Sub-category: i(1) – industrial chemical for professional use
i(2) Sub-category: i(2) – industrial chemical for public use
sr Use limitation: severe restriction (for the sub-category or sub-categories concerned) according to Union legislation
Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (POP)
not listed
Other information
Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. Observe employment restrictions under
the Maternity Protection Directive (92/85/EEC) for expectant or nursing mothers.
National inventories
Country Inventory Status
AU AICS substance is listed
CA DSL substance is listed
CN IECSC substance is listed
EU ECSI substance is listed
KR KECI substance is listed
NZ NZIoC substance is listed
PH PICCS substance is listed
Safety data sheet
United Kingdom (en) Page 14 / 16
Country Inventory Status
TW TCSI substance is listed
US TSCA substance is listed
Legend
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
DSL Domestic Substances List (DSL)
ECSI EC Substance Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS, NLP)
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Produced or Imported in China
KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NZIoC New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
TCSI Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.
SECTION 16: Other information
Indication of changes (revised safety data sheet)
Alignment to regulation: Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2020/878/EU
Restructuring: section 9, section 14
Section Former entry (text/value) Actual entry (text/value) Safetyrelevant
2.1 Classification