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
>95
General Information
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
Crystal Violet
Product Synonyms
C.I. 42555; Gentian Violet; Basic Violet 3
CAS No.
548-62-9
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318, H351, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
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
Prevention
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
Response
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
