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
>=0.5-<=1.5
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=0.1-<=1
General Information
Revision date
2026-05-27
Product name
Gram Staining Kit
supplier name
Roche Diagnostics
Emergency telephone
1-800-428-5074, 1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Roche Diagnostics
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H319, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable liquids : Category 3 Eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Other hazards None known. GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal Word : Warning Hazard Statements : H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Precautionary Statements : Prevention: P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. Response: P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Storage: P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Disposal: P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance / Mixture : Mixture Components Chemical name CAS No./Unique Concentration (% w/w) Trade ID secret Ethanol 64-17-5* >= 7 - <= 13 TSC Methanaminium, N-[4-[bis[4- 548-62-9* >= 0.5 - <= 1.5 TSC (dimethylamino)phenyl]meth ylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1- ylidene]-N-methyl-, chloride (1:1) Methanol 67-56-1* >= 0.1 - <= 1 TSC * Indicates that the identifier is a CAS No. TSC- the actual concentration or concentration range is withheld as a trade secret SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Do not leave the victim unattended. If inhaled