Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
2437-29-8
Name of the chemical
C.I. Basic Green 4 (Malachite Green Oxalate)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
FSUM1245
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Malachite Green (oxalate)
Product Synonyms
C.I. 42000; Basic Green 4
CAS No.
2437-29-8
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H318, H361, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Green Characteristic Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H301 - Toxic if swallowed H318 - Causes serious eye damage H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
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 P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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
Storage
P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
