Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
548-62-9
Name of the chemical
C.I. Basic Violet 3; 4-[4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydryliden]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yliden]dimethylammoniumchlorid; Kristallviolett
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
Crystal Violet
Product Synonyms
Aniline violet; Crystal violet; Hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride
CAS No.
548-62-9
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H351, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Green Odorless Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H302 - Harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
