Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
90-94-8
Name of the chemical
4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone (Michler’s ketone)
Concentration
<0.2
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
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-04-13
Product name
Crystal Violet
Product Synonyms
C.I. 42555; Gentian Violet; Basic Violet 3
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WARNING! Emergency Overview Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Irritating to skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Appearance Dark green Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs None known.
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
