Fuchsin Basic Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 357
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Fuchsin Basic
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9811
Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). IARC-2B carcinogen
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Fuchsin basic
Synonyms: Pararosaniline HCl; Basic fuchsin; Magenta O; Basic red 9; C.I. 42500
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569-61-9 |
C19H17N3•HCl |
323.83 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Do not allow solid to become airborne. Ventilate area. Wipe up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators and stains. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Will stain skin, clothing, and surfaces.
Green, lustrous powder. Odorless. Soluble: Water and alcohol.
Absorbance maximum: 550 nm Biological stain: Flourescent dye and in Ziel-Neelson pH indicator: 1.2 red to 3.0 purple; 11.6 purple to 14.0 colorless
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: N.A. Chronic effects: May cause cancer (IARC-2B) Target organs: Bladder, thyroid, liver.
ORL-RAT LD50: 5000 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (211-189-6).
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