Methyl Violet 2B Alcoholic Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 522
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Methyl Violet 2B Alcoholic Solution
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; respiratory tract irritation (Category 3). May cause respiratory irritation (H335). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261).
Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 1). Causes damage to organs (H370).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Methyl violet 2B Ethyl alcohol, denatured
|
8004-87-3 64-17-5
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C24H28N3Cl C2H5OH
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393.94 46.07
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7% 93% |
If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or physician (P307+P311). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
Class IB flammable liquid due to ethyl alcohol content. Flash point: 21 °C When heated, releases flammable fumes. In case of fire: Use tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators and stains. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Will stain skin, clothing, and surfaces. Exposure guidelines: (as ethyl alcohol) PEL 1000 ppm (OSHA), Ceiling 1000 ppm (ACGIH)
Violet liquid. Alcohol odor.
Absorbance maximum: 585nm Boiling point: 78 °C (ethyl alcohol) Biological stain. pH indicator: 0 yellow to 1.6 pink.
Keep away from open flame, sparks or other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Eye irritation, nausea, dizziness, headache. Chronic effects: Liver damage, reproductive, teratogenic effects, carcinogen. Target organs: Eyes, skin, central nervous system, liver, reproductive system.
ORL-RAT LD50: 413 mg/kg (as methyl violet 2B) IHL-RAT LC50: 20,000 ppm/10 hour (as ethyl alcohol) SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18a is one option.
Shipping name: Ethyl alcohol solution. Hazard class: 3, Flammable liquid. UN number: UN1170.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-578-6), RCRA code D001.
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