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
100%
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Crystal Violet
Product Synonyms
Aniline violet; Crystal violet; Hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride
CAS No.
548-62-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
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
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
