PRODUCT #: C3886 NAME: CRYSTAL VIOLET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Tuesday, March 11, 1903 11:29AM
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SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: C3886
NAME: CRYSTAL VIOLET
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 548-62-9
MF: C25H30CLN3
EC NO: 208-953-6
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTAINS 4,4'-BIS(DIMETHYLAMINO)BENZOPHENONE (MICHLER'S KETONE),
CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS REGISTRY NUMBER 90-94-8.
THIS COMPOUND IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN BY:
NATIONAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM
SYNONYMS
ADERGON * AIZEN CRYSTAL VIOLET * AIZEN CRYSTAL VIOLET EXTRA PURE *
ANILINE VIOLET * ANILINE VIOLET PYOKTANINE * ATMONIL * AVERMIN *
AXURIS * BADIL * BASIC VIOLET 3 * BASIC VIOLET BN * BISMUTH VIOLET *
BLAUES PYOKTANIN (GERMAN) * BRILLIANT VIOLET 5B * CALCOZINE VIOLET C *
CALCOZINE VIOLET 6BN * C.I. 42555 * C.I. BASIC VIOLET 3 * CRYSTAL
VIOLET * CRYSTAL VIOLET 6B * CRYSTAL VIOLET O * CRYSTAL VIOLET 5BO *
CRYSTAL VIOLET 6BO * CRYSTAL VIOLET 10B * CRYSTAL VIOLET AO * CRYSTAL
VIOLET AON * CRYSTAL VIOLET BP * CRYSTAL VIOLET BPC * CRYSTAL VIOLET
CHLORIDE * CRYSTAL VIOLET EXTRA PURE * CRYSTAL VIOLET EXTRA PURE APN *
CRYSTAL VIOLET EXTRA PURE APNX * CRYSTAL VIOLET FN * CRYSTAL VIOLET
HL2 * CRYSTAL VIOLET PURE DSC * CRYSTAL VIOLET PURE DSC BRILLIANT *
CRYSTAL VIOLET SS * CRYSTAL VIOLET TECHNICAL * CRYSTAL VIOLET USP *
GENTERSAL * GENTIAN VIOLET * GENTIANAVIOLETT (GERMAN) * GENTIAVERM *
GENTICID * GENTIOLETTEN * HECTOGRAPH VIOLET SR * HECTO VIOLET R *
HEXAMETHYL-P-ROSANILINE CHLORIDE * HEXAMETHYL P-ROSANILINE
HYDROCHLORIDE * HEXAMETHYL VIOLET * HIDACO BRILLIANT CRYSTAL VIOLET *
HIDACO CRYSTAL VIOLET * KRISTALL-VIOLETT (GERMAN) * MEROXYL *
MEROXYLAN * MEROXYLAN-WANDER * MEROXYL-WANDER *
METHYLROSANILINCHLORID (GERMAN) * METHYLROSANILINE CHLORIDE *
METHYLROSANILINUM CHLORATUM * METHYL VIOLET 5BNO * METHYL VIOLET 5BO *
METHYL VIOLET 10B * METHYL VIOLET 10BD * METHYL VIOLET 10BK * METHYL
VIOLET 10BN * METHYL VIOLET 10BNS * METHYL VIOLET 10BO *
METHYLVIOLETT (GERMAN) * MITSUI CRYSTAL VIOLET * NCI-C55969 * OXIURAN
* OXYCOLOR * OXYOZYL * PAPER BLUE R * PARAROSANILINE, N,N,N',N',N'',
N''-HEXAMETHYL-, CHLORIDE * PLASTORESIN VIOLET 5BO * PYOKTANIN *
PYOVERM * VERMICID * VIANIN * VIOCID * 12416 VIOLET * VIOLET 6BN *
VIOLET 5BO * VIOLET CP * VIOLET GENCIANOVA (CZECH) * VIOLET
KRYSTALOVA (CZECH) * VIOLET XXIII * VIOLET ZASADITA 3 (CZECH) *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
TOXIC
MAY CAUSE CANCER.
MAY CAUSE HERITABLE GENETIC DAMAGE.
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.
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PRODUCT #: C3886 NAME: CRYSTAL VIOLET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Tuesday, March 11, 1903 11:29AM
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS
WITH FINGERS.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CARBON DIOXIDE.
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
WATER SPRAY.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES.
WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS AND DISCARD THEM AFTER USE.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
AVOID RAISING DUST.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
GREEN TO OLIVE GREEN POWDER
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT: 205 C (DEC)
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
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PRODUCT #: C3886 NAME: CRYSTAL VIOLET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Tuesday, March 11, 1903 11:29AM
SENSITIVE TO LIGHT
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
NITROGEN OXIDES
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE:
NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND VOMITING
CHRONIC EFFECTS
CARCINOGEN.
MAY ALTER GENETIC MATERIAL.
RTECS #: BO9000000
AMMONIUM,
(4-(BIS(P-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)
DIMETHYL-, CHLORIDE
IRRITATION DATA
SKN-HMN 3 MG/3D-I MLD 85DKA8 -,127,1977
SKN-HMN 2 MG/2D-I MLD ADVEA4 52,55,1972
SKN-GPG 6 MG/3D-I ADVEA4 52,55,1972
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:420 MG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
IPR-RAT LD50:8900 UG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
ORL-MUS LD50:96 MG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
IPR-MUS LD50:5100 UG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
ORL-RBT LD50:150 MG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
IPR-RBT LD50:5 MG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
IDU-RBT LD50:160 MG/KG ARZNAD 1,5,1951
TARGET ORGAN DATA
BEHAVIORAL (FOOD INTAKE)
BEHAVIORAL (ATAXIA)
LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION (ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA)
GASTROINTESTINAL (HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA)
GASTROINTESTINAL (NAUSEA OR VOMITING)
EFFECTS ON FERTILITY (POST-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY)
EFFECTS ON EMBRYO OR FETUS (FETOTOXICITY)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (UROGENITAL SYSTEM)
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES (OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL ABNORMALITIES)
NUTRITIONAL AND GROSS METABOLIC (WEIGHT LOSS OR DECREASED WEIGHT GAIN)
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
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PRODUCT #: C3886 NAME: CRYSTAL VIOLET
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Tuesday, March 11, 1903 11:29AM
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
TOXIC
R 45
MAY CAUSE CANCER.
R 46
MAY CAUSE HERITABLE GENETIC DAMAGE.
R 23/25
TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED.
R 37/38
IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
R 41
RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36/37/39
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
S 22
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
NOHS 1974: HZD M1517; NIS 58; TNF 9858; NOS 52; TNE 79824
NOES 1983: HZD M1517; NIS 21; TNF 3280; NOS 34; TNE 75632; TFE 49319
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, POSITIVE: B SUBTILIS REC ASSAY
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: S CEREVISIAE-HOMOZYGOSIS
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: B SUBTILIS REC ASSAY; HISTIDINE
REVERSION-AMES TEST
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, INCONCLUSIVE: D MELANOGASTER SEX-LINKED
LETHAL
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, APRIL 1997
U.S. INFORMATION
1.0% ZINC COMPOUNDS
0.2% MICHLER'S KETONE 90-94-8
THESE PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. SIGMA, ALDRICH,
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