Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-68-5
Name of the chemical
dimethyl sulphoxide
Concentration
>=5-<10
EC/CAS
108-95-2
Name of the chemical
Phenol
Concentration
>=1-<3
EC/CAS
569-61-9
Name of the chemical
C.I. Basic Red 9
Concentration
>=0.1-<1
General Information
Version
9.4
Revision date
2025-11-06
Product name
Carbol-fuchsin solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H341, H350, H373, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Long term hazards
Category 3 aquatic hazard
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs (Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Skin) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Skin irritation : Category 2 Eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 2 (Nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Skin) toxicity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Other hazards
