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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
    BIXIN        Catalog    
    BI175
    Common Name/
    Number(s).
    Trade Name
    CAS#        Not available.    
    Manufacturer
    RTECS        Not available.    
    SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.
    TSCA        TSCA 8(b) inventory: No    
    products were found.
    Commercial Name(s)        Not available.    
    CI# Not available.
    Synonym        6,6'-Diapo-psi,psi-carotenedioic acid monomethyl ester    
    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
    Not available.
    Chemical Name
    Chemical Family        Not available.        CALL (310) 516-8000    
    C25H30O4
    Chemical Formula
    SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC.

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Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
    Exposure Limits
    TWA (mg/m3)        STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)    
    Name        CAS #        % by Weight    
    1) BIXIN        100    
    Toxicological Data        Not applicable.    
    on Ingredients

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Section 3. Hazards Identification
    Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
    inhalation.
    Potential Chronic Health        Hazardous in case of ingestion.    
    Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
    Effects
    CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
    MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
    TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
    DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
    BIXIN

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Section 4. First Aid Measures
    Eye Contact        Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at    
    least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
    Skin Contact        Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.    
    Serious Skin Contact        Not available.    
    Inhalation        If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get    
    medical attention.
    Serious Inhalation        Not available.    
    Ingestion        Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an    
    unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
    clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
    Serious Ingestion        Not available.    

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Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
    Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
    Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
    Flash Points        Not available.    
    Flammable Limits        Not available.    
    Products of Combustion        These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).    
    Fire Hazards in Presence of Not available.
    Various Substances
    Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
    Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
    of Various Substances
    SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
    Fire Fighting Media
    and Instructions        LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.    
    Not available.
    Special Remarks on
    Fire Hazards
    Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
    Hazards

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Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
    Small Spill        Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by    
    spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
    requirements.
    Large Spill        Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water    
    on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
    BIXIN

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Section 7. Handling and Storage
    Precautions        Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the    
    residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust.
    Storage        Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.    

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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
    Engineering Controls        Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below    
    recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
    airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
    Personal Protection
    Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
    Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
    a Large Spill        to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist    
    BEFORE handling this product.
    Exposure Limits        Not available.    

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Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
    Physical state and appearance Solid. (Lustrous, crystalline solid plates.)        Odor        Not available.    
    Taste        Not available.    
    Molecular Weight        384.49 g/mole    
    Color        Orange. Purple.    
    pH (1% soln/water)        Not available.    
    Boiling Point        Not available.    
    Melting Point        Decomposition temperature: 217°C (422.6°F)    
    Critical Temperature        Not available.    
    Not available.
    Specific Gravity
    Vapor Pressure        Not applicable.    
    Vapor Density        Not available.    
    Volatility        Not available.    
    Odor Threshold        Not available.    
    Not available.
    Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
    Ionicity (in Water)        Not available.    
    Not available.
    Dispersion Properties
    Solubility        Not available.    

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
    Stability        The product is stable.    
    Not available.
    Instability Temperature
    Conditions of Instability        Not available.    
    Incompatibility with various        Not available.    
    substances
    Corrosivity        Non-corrosive in presence of glass.    
    BIXIN
    Special Remarks on        Not available.    
    Reactivity
    Special Remarks on        Not available.    
    Corrosivity
    Polymerization        Will not occur.    

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Section 11. Toxicological Information
    Routes of Entry        Ingestion.    
    Toxicity to Animals        LD50: Not available.    
    LC50: Not available.
    Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
    Other Toxic Effects on        Hazardous in case of ingestion.    
    Humans
    Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
    Special Remarks on        Not available.    
    Toxicity to Animals
    Special Remarks on
    Not available.
    Chronic Effects on Humans
    Special Remarks on other        Not available.    
    Toxic Effects on Humans

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Section 12. Ecological Information
    Not available.
    Ecotoxicity
    BOD5 and COD        Not available.    
    Products of Biodegradation        Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may    
    arise.
    Toxicity of the Products        The products of degradation are more toxic.    
    of Biodegradation
    Special Remarks on the        Not available.    
    Products of Biodegradation

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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
    Waste Disposal

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Section 14. Transport Information
    DOT Classification        Not a DOT controlled material (United States).    
    Identification        Not applicable.    
    Special Provisions for        Not applicable.    
    Transport
    DOT (Pictograms)
    BIXIN

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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
    No products were found.
    Federal and State
    Regulations
    California
    Proposition 65
    Warnings
    Other Regulations        Not available.    
    WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
    Other Classifications
    DSCL (EEC)        This product is not classified according    
    to the EU regulations.
    Health Hazard
    HMIS (U.S.A.)        1 National Fire Protection    
    1 Flammability
    1 Association (U.S.A.)
    Fire Hazard
    1 0 Reactivity
    Health
    Reactivity
    0
    Specific hazard
    Personal Protection
    E
    WHMIS (Canada)
    (Pictograms)
    DSCL (Europe)
    (Pictograms)
    TDG (Canada)
    (Pictograms)
    ADR (Europe)
    (Pictograms)
    Protective Equipment
    Gloves.
    Lab coat.
    Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
    approved/certified respirator or
    equivalent.
    Safety glasses.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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