SAFETY DATA SHEET
Acid Fuchsin, certified
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Acid Fuchsin, certified
Other Names:
Acid fuchsin; Acid magenta; Fuchsin acid; CI 42685; Acid violet 19; Acid Fuchsin Certified Acid Violet 19, Fuchsin acid, Rubine S, Fuchsin S
Product Number(s):
C061, C0611, C0615
CAS Number:
3244-88-0
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Use as a staining agent in laboratory conditions.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
No information available.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P261: Avoid breathing dust/spray/ fume/gas/ mist/ vapours.
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P405: Store locked up.
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection.
P302 + P352:If on Skin: Wash with plenty of soap & water.
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing.
P312: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions).
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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
-3-(1-(4-Amino-3-methyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)-1-(4-amino-3-sulphonatophneyl)methylene)cyclohexa-1,4-di
3244-88-0
~60%
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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
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
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. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
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
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment Section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Keep containers tightly closed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin protection
Usual safety precautions while handling the product will provide adequate protection against this potential effect. 0.11 mm thick nitrile.
Pvc or other plastic material gloves.
Body protection
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Respiratory protection
Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Green solid.
Odour
None reported.
pH
Acidic.
Vapour Pressure
Negligible.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Solubility
Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not applicable.
Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Formula
C20H17N3Na2O9S3
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No further relevant information available.
Skin contact
No further relevant information available.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
May cause respiratory irritation.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
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 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
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
Not regulated.
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
24 November 2017
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.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.

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