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
0.9-1.0
EC/CAS
90-94-8
Name of the chemical
4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone (Michler’s ketone)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Methyl violet solution 1%
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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H351, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Violet Odorless Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Sensitivity to light. Classification of the substance or mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 P280 - Wear 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer.
Environmental hazards
Harmful 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.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
