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
95-99
EC/CAS
90-94-8
Name of the chemical
4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone (Michler’s ketone)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-10-14
Product name
Crystal Violet
Product Synonyms
Basic Violet 3
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: SKIN. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Crystalline powder] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritating to skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: skin. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
