MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Gentian Violet Aqueous Solution 1% GE118X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Gentian Violet Aqueous Solution 1% Mixture
鈥? Water 99 7732-18-5 Not Available Not Available
鈥? Gentian Violet 1 548-62-9 RAT ORAL 420mg/kg
MOUSE ORAL 96mg/kg
RABBIT ORAL 150mg/kg
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid (Violet, Dark) Odorless Not Available Not Available
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT 漏 VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
Not Available 100掳C (200掳F) (water) 17.535mm Hg (water) 0.62 (water) Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Neutral 1 (water) Easily soluble in cold water, hot water
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
May be combustible at high temperature
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Not Available UPPER: Not Available LOWER: Not Available Not Available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Not Available (CO,CO2,NO,NO2鈥?) Oxides of carbon, nitrogen, halogenated compounds.
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Not Available
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
Not Available
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Possible hazardous short term degradation products are not likely, however long term degradation products may arise.
The products of degradation are as toxic as the product itself
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GE118X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Gentian Violet Aqueous Solution 1%
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
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.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Non-corrosive for skin. Non-irritant for skin. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-permeator by skin. Non-irritating to the eyes.
Non-hazardous in case of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS
Not Available No No Not Available
TERATOGENICITY REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Not Available Not Available Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
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
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested or
feeling unwell seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Container may be hazardous when
empty since they retain product residues (Dust, Solids) observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT controlled material
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
No known effect on skin contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
SKIN
Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water
EYES
may be used.
If inhaled remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
INHALATION
oxygen. Seek immideate medical attention.
INGESTION Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek immediate medical
attention.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
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 us
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, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 April 17 2008
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