SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acid Fuchsin, C.I. 42685
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Acid Fuchsin, C.I. 42685
- Other Names
- Acid fuchsin; Acid magenta; Fuchsin acid; CI 42685; Acid violet 19; Acid Fuchsin Certified Acid Violet 19, Fuchsin acid, Rubine S, Fuchsin S
- Product Number(s)
- C061, C0611, C0615
- CAS Number
- 3244-88-0
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
- Laboratory use.
- Use as a staining agent in laboratory conditions.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
No information available.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/spray/ fume/gas/ mist/ vapours.
- P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.
- P302 ± P352:If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap & water.
- P304 ± P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 ± P351 ± P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing.
- P312: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions).
- P332 ± P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician.
- P337 ± P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.
- P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P403 ± P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Harmful by inhalation.
- Ingestion
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
- Skin
- Harmful in contact with skin.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3-(1-(4-Amino-3-methyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)-1-(4-amino-3-sulphonatophneyl)methylene)cyclohexa-1,4-di | 3244-88-0 | ~60% | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
- Inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Consult a physician.
- Skin Contact
- Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice.
- Eye Contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
- Other Information
- Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.
- Environmental precautions
- Not available.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment Section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
- Keep containers tightly closed.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Safety glasses with side-shields.
- Skin protection
- Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect. 0.11 mm thick nitrile.
- Pvc or other plastic material gloves.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
- Respiratory protection
- Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Green solid.
- Odour
- None reported.
- pH
- Acidic.
- Vapour Pressure
- Negligible.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- Not available.
- Solubility
- Slightly soluble.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not applicable.
- Flash Point
- Not applicable.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not applicable.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not applicable.
- Formula
- C20H17N3Na2O9S3
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- Incompatible materials, excess heat.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available.
- Inhalation
- May cause respiratory irritation.
- Toxicity and irritation
- No further relevant information available.
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- No further relevant information available.
- Persistence and degradability
- No further relevant information available.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No further relevant information available.
- Other adverse effects
- No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
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.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- None
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- Not regulated.
- Additional information
- No information available.
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- Not listed.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 17 February 2026
- 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.