General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2026-09-02
Product name
Variamine Blue RT Salt
CAS No.
4477-28-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H341, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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 water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard
