Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
2.4%
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
0.4%
General Information
Revision date
2016-08-15
Product name
Gram Crystal Violet
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Technical_Services@bd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
(Contd. of page 1
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H332, H351, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H332
Harmful if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA – RATINGS (SCALE 0-4) Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity – Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
(Contd. of page 1)
Hazardous Ingredients
ethanol methanol C.I. Basic Violet 3
Hazard statements
H332 Harmful if inhaled. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations.
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 2 2 Flammability = 2 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 2 Flammability = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Carcinogenicity – Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
