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1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

• 1.1. Product Name: Monascus Red
• 1.2. Description: Monascus Red is a natural food pigment manufactured through fermentation using monascus purpureus.
• 1.3. Chemical Formula: C27H32O14
• 1.4. Molecular weight: 580.53
• 1.5. CAS #: 10236-47-2
• 1.6. EINECS #: 233-566-4
• 1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
• 1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
• 1.9. Usage: In food as Murrey Powder

2. Composition

• 2.1. Monascus Red: Not Applicable
• 2.2. Hazardous impurities: Lead (As Pb) ≤mg/kg 10, Arsenic ≤ mg/kg 5, Mercury ≤ ppmMERCURY 1, Zinc ≤ ppm 50, Cadimum ≤ ppm 1, Coliform Bacteria ≤ mpn/100g 30

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

• 3.1. Physical State: Powder
• 3.2. Appearance: Murrey Powder
• 3.3. Odor: Odorless
• 3.4. pH: ≤3.5
• 3.5. Melting point/range: 166 °C
• 3.6. Boiling point: Not available
• 3.7. Bulk density: Not available
• 3.8. Solubility: Insoluble in cold water

4. Stability/Reactivity

• 4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
• 4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
• 4.3. Hazardous decomposition: carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
• 4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
• 4.5. Incompatible with: Not available

5. Handling/Storage

• 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
• 5.2. Handling precaution: Avoid contamination of storage containers. Avoid breathing dusts.

6. Exposure Control

• 6.1. Engineering Controls: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
• 6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
• 6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
• 6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
• 6.5. Other: Consult professionals if Monascus Red need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

• 7.1. Hazardous overview: Monascus Red is Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, ofinhalation
• 7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause eye irritation.
• 7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
• 7.4. Ingestion: May irritate the tissues of the mouth, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system
• 7.5. Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal
• 7.6. Other: Not Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

• 8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice
• 8.2. Contact with skin: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.Get medical attention if irritation develops
• 8.3. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting.Never give anything by mouth. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband
• 8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air and seek medical advice immediately.

9. Fire and Explosion Data

• 9.1. General information: May be combustible at high temperature.
• 9.2. Flash point: Not available
• 9.3. Ignition control: Avoid ignition sources where Monascus Red dust might be generated.
• 9.4. Dust control: Keep the handling area with adequate ventilation
• 9.5. Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
• 9.6. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container

10. Transport Information

• 10.1. No special requirements and no restrictions on transportation by land, sea or air.