GENTIAN VIOLET, HUCKER FORMULA

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: WARNING! Gentian Violet contains a material reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. May be harmful if swallowed. If ingested, give large quantity of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water. For eyes, get medical attention. Target Organs: eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, central nervous system, respiratory system, kidneys. Eye Contact: May cause irritation with burning and stinging with possible damage to the cornea and conjunctiva. Inhalation: May cause mild irritation. Skin Contact: May result in drying and cracking, which can lead to secondary infections and dermatitis. Oxalates can be absorbed through the lungs. Symptoms of poisoning include nervousness, cramps, central nervous system depression. Ingestion: Symptoms can include sleep disorders, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, ataxia, motor function changes, convulsions and tremors, coma, headaches, pulmonary changes, alteration of gastric secretions. The soluble oxalates are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and can cause severe damage to the kidneys. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - No. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Gentian (Crystal) Violet. Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol). Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Gentian (Crystal) Violet. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol). Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol).