| Agent Name |
FD&C red 40 |
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| CAS Number |
25956-17-6 |
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| Formula |
C18-H16-N2-O8-S2.2Na |
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| Major Category |
Dyes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodium salt; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((6-methoxy-4-sulfo-m-tolyl)azo)-, disodium salt; Allura Red; Allura Red AC; Allura Red AC Dye; C. I. 16035; C.I. Food Red 17; Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate; Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((6-methoxy-4-sulfo-m-tolyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonate; FD and C Red No. 40; FD&C Red No. 40; Food Red 17; Food Red No. 40; Red No. 40; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodium salt; 2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((6-methoxy-4-sulfo-m-tolyl)azo)-, disodium salt; Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonate; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Azo Dyes |
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| Description |
Water soluble, red powder; [Sax] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"New monoazo dye proposed as color additive in various food products." [ChemIDplus] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; May be harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALLURA RED AC DYE
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