General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2026-07-17
Product name
Methyl Viologen hydrate
Product Synonyms
Paraquat dichloride hydrate
CAS No.
75365-73-0
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 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+H311, H315, H319, H330, H335, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H330 - Fatal if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed 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. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity