New Fuchsin

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2026-07-17

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GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

3248-91-7

Name of the chemical

4-((4-Amino-3-methylphenyl)(4-imino-3-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)methyl)-2-methylphenylamine monohydrochloride (CI 42520)

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

ACR21214

Revision date

2026-07-17

Product name

New Fuchsin

Product Synonyms

Basic Violet 2; C.I. 42520; Magenta III

CAS No.

3248-91-7

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

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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)

H315, H319, H335, H350, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Dark green Odorless Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 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 H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic 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 P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear eye protection/ face 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity

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