Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
8004-87-3
Name of the chemical
Colouring agent CI 42535 (Basic Violet 1)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2016-07-05
Product name
METHYL VIOLET
Substance name
METHYL VIOLET
CAS No.
8004-87-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Microscopy; biological stain; acid-base indicator; medicine (topical antibacterial and antiallergen); of the chemical and medication (vet); alcohol denaturant; found in most copying or indelible pencils (prior to 1950), in more
1.2.2. Uses advised against
recent years pencil manufacturers have replaced gentian violet with acidic (anionic) dyes; used industrially to prepare inks, and to both dye and surface-coat paper; as a dye for wood; textile dye; leather dyeing; pesticide; and laboratory reagent
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Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H351, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 of the substance/mixture Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Hazard pictograms
Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
Swallowed P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. Health P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Environmental hazards
P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
