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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CRYSTAL VIOLET SOLUTION
Section I - IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: Crystal Violet Solution
SYNONYMS: Aniline violet, Gentian
violet, (4-(bis(p(dimethylamino)
phenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene) dimethly ammonium chloride
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C25H30ClN3
CHEMICAL ABSTRACT NO.: 548-62-9
PRODUCT CODE NO.: 11731
Section II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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COMPOSITION | % | TLV | HAZARD |
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Crystal violet | 2% | n. av. | irritant |
| Ethyl
alcohol | <20% | 1000 ppm | flammable |
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Methyl alcohol | < 1% | 200 ppm | flammable,
toxic |
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Ammonium oxalate | 0.5% | n. av. | very toxic |
Section III - HEALTH & FIRST AID
INFORMATION
INHALATION: Irritating. Remove patient
to fresh air.
INGESTION: Toxic. Give patient water
and seek medical attention immediately.
EYE CONTACT: Irritates, may stain.
Rinse eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritates, stains.
Extended contact may cause dermatitis. Wash affected area thoroughly. Seek
medical attention if dermatitis develops.
OTHER HEALTH INFORMATION: Crystal
violet is a suspected carcinogen.
Section IV - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: n. av.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: soluble
APPEARANCE AND COLOUR: dark purple
liquid with an alcohol-like smell.
Section V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES &
PRECAUTIONS: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Emits toxic fumes of CO, HCl and NOx under fire conditions
Section VI - REACTIVITY
STABILITY: stable
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: will not
occur
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID:
strong oxidisers, direct sunlight
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
toxic fumes of CO, HCl and NOx
Section VII - EMPLOYEE PROTECTION
CONTROL MEASURES: Store in a cool dark
place.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Self contained
breathing apparatus if handling large quantities or if splashing is
expected.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Use
chemical-resistant gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety goggles if
splashing is likely.
Section VIII - ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Use in a
well ventilated area.
SPILL OR LEAK PRECAUTIONS: Wear gloves
and safety goggles, tranfer to salvage container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Seek the advice of a
professional disposal service
Section IX - REGULATORY CONTROLS
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Regulated
under the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act.
DOT CLASSIFICATION: Class 3.3(6.1) UN
1986
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Alcohols,
toxic n.o.s.
OTHER DOT INFORMATION: Packing group
II
WHMIS CLASS: B2, D2B
OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENT: n. av.
Section X - PRECAUTIONS: HANDLING,
STORAGE & USAGE
Store in either an opaque container of
in a closed, dark cupboard. Keep container tightly closed.
PREPARED BY: MSDS Department
DATE: Update January 10, 2008
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