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Disodium 2-amino-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]benzenesulphonate
EC / List no.: 220-293-0
CAS no.: 2706-28-7
Mol. formula: C12H9N3Na2O6S2
Warning! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance causes serious eye irritation.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
finger paints,
fertilisers,
inks and toners,
washing & cleaning products and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture),
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys) and
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
polishes and waxes,
polymers,
adhesives and sealants,
metal working fluids and
paper chemicals and dyes.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products,
wood and wood products,
pulp, paper and paper products,
rubber products and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use and
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
inks and toners,
finger paints,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
polishes and waxes and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
textile treatment products and dyes,
paper chemicals and dyes,
anti-freeze products,
inks and toners,
laboratory chemicals,
leather treatment products,
plant protection products,
polishes and waxes and
polymers.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
agriculture, forestry and fishing and
printing and recorded media reproduction.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
textile, leather or fur,
pulp, paper and paper products and
chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023