Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
208-953-6/548-62-9
Name of the chemical
C.I. Basic Violet 3; 4-[4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzhydryliden]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-yliden]dimethylammoniumchlorid; Kristallviolett
Concentration
90-100
General Information
Revision date
2016-08-23
Product name
Crystal violet
Chemical name
Crystal violet
CAS No.
548-62-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H351, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview
WHMIS Classification
D1B Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic by ingestion Toxic Effects D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Carcinogen D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
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
P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, If present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. QF26 RevO 1 P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
