SAFETY DATA SHEET
Crystal Violet, 1% Aqueous
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Crystal Violet, 1% Aqueous
Other Names:
Huckers Solution, Lieb's Stock, Lilles Solution, Stirlings Solution
Product Number(s):
26088-10, 26088-15, 26088-16, 26088-17, 26088-18, EMS26088-10, EMS26088-15, EMS26088-16, EMS26088-17, EMS26088-18
CAS Number:
7732-18-5
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals. Staining
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard.
Carc. 2 H351 suspected of causing cancer.
GHS07
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Carc. 2 H351 suspected of causing cancer.
GHS07
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: Crystal Violet.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store locked up.
dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Crystal Violet
548-62-9
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure of low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Liquid, coloured according to product specification.
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23hPa
Density
0.9999g/cm³
Boiling Point
100°C
Melting Point
0°C
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
548-62-9 Crystal Violet
Oral LD50 420 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50 420 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
Ingestion
Not available
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Not available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Harmful to fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage.
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage.
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Transport hazard class
Not regulated
Packing group
Not regulated
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
548-62-9 Crystal Violet S4, S6, S10
Other Information
A chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
26 May 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.