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
1%
General Information
Revision date
2025-07-10
Product name
Gentian Violet, Ethanol solution
Product Synonyms
None
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H318, H351, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, open flames, sparks. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion proof electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection, protective gloves, protective clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Keep cool.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None identified.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1) Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1)
