Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
0
1 Fire Hazard
1
0 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Gentian Violet, 1% G-103
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
Mixture.
CAS#
Manufacturer Not applicable.
RTECS
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Gentian
TSCA
Violet; Water
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not available.
CI#
Not available.
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Not applicable.
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Coloring material. CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
Not applicable.
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG. CORP.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Gentian Violet 548-62-9 1
2) Water 7732-18-5 99
Gentian Violet:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 420 mg/kg [Rat]. 96 mg/kg [Mouse]. 150 mg/kg [Rabbit].
on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-irritating to the eyes. Non-hazardous in case of ingestion.
Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.
Non-corrosive for skin. Non-irritant for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin. Non-irritating to the
Potential Chronic Health
eyes. Non-hazardous in case of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.
Effects
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used.
Skin Contact No known effect on skin contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the Product
Not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...), halogenated compounds.
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
Precautions
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/
vapour/spray. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
Storage
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat
and away from strong oxidizing agents.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odorless.
Odor
Not available.
Taste
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Violet. (Dark.)
Color
Neutral.
pH (1% soln/water)
The lowest known value is 100掳C (212掳F) (Water).
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
The only known value is 1 (Water = 1) (Water).
Specific Gravity
The highest known value is 17.535 mm of Hg (@ 20掳C) (Water).
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in cold water.
Solubility
Soluble in hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Not available.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
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Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Not available.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Not available.
Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 9600 mg/kg (Mouse) (Calculated value for the mixture).
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Non-corrosive for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-hazardous in case of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of
Humans inhalation.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Not available.
Toxic Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The products of degradation are more toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
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Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Gentian Violet; Water
Federal and State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65
Warnings
Other Regulations Not available. or of its ingredients
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according
to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 0 National Fire Protection Flammability
1
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1
0
0
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
a
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment Not applicable.
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
Safety glasses.
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Section 16. Other Information
G103S
MSDS Code
Not available.
References
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 8/11/2006. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/12/2006.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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