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
Gentian Violet
Product Synonyms
Basic Violet 3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) 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]
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 aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)
