SAFETY DATA SHEET

Methyl Violet, C.I. 42535

Version 1Last reviewed 27 November 2024Catalogue: C126

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Methyl Violet, C.I. 42535
Other Names: Methyl Violet biological stain, C.I. Basic Violet 1, Methyl Violet 2B Certified
Product Number(s): C126
CAS Number: 8004-87-3

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
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

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Carcinogenicity (Category 2)

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H351: Suspected of causing 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.
P330: Rinse mouth.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not drink, eat or smoke, when using this product.
P273: Avoid release into environment.
P405: Store locked up.
P280: Wear personal protection as required.
P301 ± P312: If Swallowed: Call Poison Centre or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P308 ± P313: If exposed or concerned: contact doctor/physician.
P391: Collect spillage.
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. Harmful if swallowed.

Environment

Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
C.I. Basic Violet	8004-87-3	90-100%	-

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: Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use CO₂, dry chemical powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
HAZCHEM: Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.
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.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Not required. Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.
Environmental precautions: Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Provide ventilation.Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimise dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Conditions for safe storage: No special requirements.
Store in a cool, dry ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Methyl Violet	-	-	-	-

Engineering controls: Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with and eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low..

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Avoid contact with the 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 protection: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Wear appropriate protective gloves. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
Body protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Respiratory protection: Not required.Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Blue green crystals
Odour: Characteristic
pH: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure: Not determined.
Density: at 20 °C: 0.99 g/cm³
Boiling Point: Undetermined.
Melting Point: 137°C
Solubility: Not determined.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined.
Ignition Temperature: Not determined.
Formula: Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Chemical stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, strong oxidants.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidisers

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: LD50/LC/50: Oral, rat: LD50 = 4l3 mg/kg
Eye contact: Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: No irritant effect.
Ingestion: Oral LD50 420 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalation: No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation: No sensitising effects known.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life. LC50 Fathead minnow-0.047mg/l-96h LC50-Water flea-420 mg/l-48h
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed together with household garbage.
Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
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: Yes.
Special precautions for users: No information available.
Additional information: No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: Substance is not listed.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 27 November 2024
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.