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
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-02-23
Product name
Crystal Violet, Certified
Substance name
Crystal Violet, Certified
Product Synonyms
Hexamethylpararosaniline Chloride; Gentian Violet
Chemical name
Basic Violet 3
CAS No.
548-62-9
supplier name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
G-Biosciences/ Geno Technology, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H351, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection. P301+P312 - If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P330 - Rinse mouth. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Full text of H statements : see section 16 2.2. Label elements GHS US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS US) : Signal word (GHS US) : Danger