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101408 Crystal violet (C.I. 42555)

indicator ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Crystal violet (C.I. 42555) MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Hexamethylenepararosaniline chloride, Gentian violet (C.I. 42555), Hexamethyl-p-rosanilinium, Methyl violet 10 B

CAS #: 548-62-9 EC Number: 208-953-6 Molar Mass: 407.99 g/mol Hill Formula: C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃ Grade: ACS,Reag. Ph Eur
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
548-62-9208-953-6C₂₅H₃₀ClN₃407.99 g/molACS,Reag. Ph Eur

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1014080025 Glass bottle 25 g
1014080100 Glass bottle 100 g
1014081000 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number101408
SynonymsHexamethylenepararosaniline chloride, Gentian violet (C.I. 42555), Hexamethyl-p-rosanilinium, Methyl violet 10 B
References
Product Information
CAS number548-62-9
EC index number612-204-00-2
EC number208-953-6
GradeACS,Reag. Ph Eur
Hill FormulaC₂₅H₃₀ClN₃
Molar Mass407.99 g/mol
HS Code3212 90 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.19 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point215 °C
pH value2.5 - 3.5 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Bulk density220 - 400 kg/m3
Solubility10 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 420 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSBO9000000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, carcinogenic, irritant, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3077 , 9, III, Marine Pollutant: P
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Dye content (spectrophotometrically; calc. on dried substance)≥ 90.0 %
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
Absorbance characteristics (Ratio, E (λmax - 15 nm)/E (λmax +  15 nm))0.98 - 1.20
Absorption maximum λmax. (water)589 - 594 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.002 g/l; water)2000 - 2450
TLC-Testpasses test
Michler`s ketone< 0.10 %
Loss on drying (110 °C, 4 h)≤ 7.5 %
Suitability as indicator (ACS)passes test
Suitability as indicator (Reag. Ph Eur)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1014080025 04022536020402
1014080100 04022536020419
1014081000 04022536877556