GENTIAN VIOLET

Safety Data Sheet
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Effective Date: January 1, 2020
1. PRODUCT ID: Syn:  Basic Violet 3, Crystal violet, Methyl violet 10B 	CAS No.: 548-62-9 E-C No.:208-953-6	Weight:  407.98/mol 	Formula: C25H30CIN3

2. HAZARDS ID: GHS Classification: Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Acute Aquatic toxicity (Category 2A)   Carcinogenicity (Category 2)   Chronic Aquatic Toxicity (Category1)
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HAZARD STATEMENT(S): H302: Harmful if swallowed	H318: Causes serious eye damage.	
		H350: May cause cancer.   H410: Very Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S) : P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.	P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product.
P273: Avoid release into environment.	P405: Store locked up.    P391: Collect Spillage.
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.	P281: Use PPE as required.
P301 + P312 + P330: If Swallowed: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing.	P308 +P313: If exposed or concerned: contact doctor/physician.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

HMIS Classification: Health hazard  2, Flammability   0,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard  2, Fire     0, Reactivity hazard   0

3. COMPOSITION / INFO ON INGREDIENTS: 
Chemical Name			 CAS No.	 	Percent		
C.I. Basic violet 3		                  548-62-9                90-100%                  

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 min. and seek medical advice. Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Consult a physician. Physician: Treat symptomatically & supportively. 

5. FIREFIGHTING: Info: fire is possible at elevated temps or by contact with an ignition source. wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH & full PPE. Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam, or carbon dioxide. Special Hazards: Carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen chloride gas. Flash Pt: N/A. Auto-ignition Temp: N/A. Explosion Limits: N/A

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container cool, dry, well ventilated area away from incompatibles.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION: Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with and eyewash facility/safety shower.
Chemical Name			ACGIH			NIOSH		OSHA Final / Vacated PELs
Crystal Violet			None listed		None listed		None listed

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirators when necessary.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance: light–dark blue powder Solubility: 50g/l at 27˚C (81˚F) Bulk Density: 220-400kg/m3  Melting Pt:173˚C(343˚F) 	pH: 2.5-3.5 at 10g/l at 20˚C(68˚F)   Auto-ignition Temp: >190˚C(374˚F)
Partition Co-Efficient n-octanol water log Pow: 1.172 at 25˚C (77˚F) Surface tension: 44.2 mN/m
Relative Density: 1.190g/cm3 at 20˚C(68˚F)
 
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability: Stable under normal temp/pressure. Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Avoid: Incompatibles, light. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomp Products: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS#: N/A LD50/LC50:	Oral, mouse: LD50=96mg/kg;  oral, rabbit: LD50=150 mg/kg;	
LD50 Intraperitoneal: Rat,8.9mg/kg: Mouse,5.1mg/kg: Rabbit,5mg/kg:   Intraduodenal Rabbit, 160 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: Environmental Toxicity:  EC50 – Water flea-0.35mg/l-48h :  Algae -0.42mg/l-72h
Biodegradability – 10% not readily biodegradable.	Ratio: BOD/ThBOD  0.12%
Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed  RCRA U-Series: None listed.

14. TRANSPORT INFO: Not dangerous goods for transport.      

15. REGULATORY INFO: Section 302 (RQ) and Section 302 (TPQ)None of the chemicals in this product have an RQ or TPQ. Section 313No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
State CAS# 548-62-9 is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
PA & NJ Right to Know: C.I. Basic violet 3 with >=0.1% of Michler’s ketone (EC no. 202-027-5) CAS#548-62-9
California Prop.65 components: None of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

EUROPEAN / INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives.
Hazard Symbols: XN   WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 548-62-9: 2
Canada DSL/NDSLCAS# 548-62-9 is listed on Canada’s DSL list.
Canada WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List: CAS# 548-62-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.