Methyl Red sodium salt

Melting point :178-182 °C
Boiling point :64.7 °C
Density :0.791
Flash point :12 °C
storage temp. :Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubility :H₂O: soluble
form :Solid
pka :2.3, 5.0(at 25℃)
Colour Index :13020
color :White to yellow or beige, darkening on exposure to light
PH :8.2 (10g/l, H2O, 25℃)
PH Range :Red (1.2) to orange (3.4);Red (4.2) to yellow (6.3)
Odor :Odorless
Water Solubility :Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
λmax :437nm, 410nm, 493nm
BRN :4065488
Stability :Reported to be unstable, but this is probably a mistake on a commercial MSDS sheet. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Major Application :optical fibers, liquid crystal cells, holography, inks, toner, corrosion inhibitor, detergent
CAS DataBase Reference :845-10-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :Benzoic acid, 2-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]azo]-, sodium salt (845-10-3)

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Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity,oral Category 4 Warning P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501 H312 Harmful in contact with skin Acute toxicity,dermal Category 4 Warning P280,P302+P352, P312, P322, P363,P501 H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H332 Harmful if inhaled Acute toxicity,inhalation Category 4 Warning P261, P271, P304+P340, P312 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
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