SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rhodamine B, C.I. 45170
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Rhodamine B, C.I. 45170
- Other Names
- FD and C Red No. 19
- Brilliant Pink B, Rhodamine O, Basic Violet 10, Tetraethylrhodamine.
- Product Number(s)
- C114
- CAS Number
- 81-88-9
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
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
- Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
- Chronic aquatic toxicity, Dermal (Category 3)
- Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
- Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P273: Avoid release into environment.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.
- P330: Rinse mouth.
- P301 ± P312:If Swallowed: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- P305 ± P351 ± P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing .
- P310: Immediately Call Poison Center or doctor/physician.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-(Carboxyphenyl)-3,6-bis(diethylamino)xanthylium chloride | 81-88-9 | 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
- In the case of contact with eyes, 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, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Carbon, nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride gas.
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.
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
- Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment Section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash clothing before reuse.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- 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 EN 166.
- Skin protection
- Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Respiratory protection
- A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Green to violet crystal/powder.
- Odour
- Strong.
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- 0.79g/cm3
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- 210-211°C(410-412°F.)
- Solubility
- Not available.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not available.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- C28H31ClN2O3
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents, strong reducing agents.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- Burning, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, vomiting.
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available.
- Inhalation
- No further relevant information available.
- Toxicity and irritation
- LD50: Oral, mouse: 887 mg/kg;
- LDLO: Oral rat 500mg/kg.
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- LC50-sheepshead minnow -83..9 mg/l-96h
- LC50-Bluegill-379mg/l-96h,
- LC50-rainbow trou-217mg/l-96h,
- EC50-Water flea-22.9mg/l-48h
- Persistence and degradability
- 0% not rapidly biodegradable.
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Carp-24d-0.1mg/l
- Other adverse effects
- Bioconcentration: <0.2
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 and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Carbon, nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride gas.
- UN Number
- None
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- No information available.
- 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
- 27 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.