Basic Fuchsin – Product identifier
Trade name: Basic Fuchsin

· Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous.
· Label elements
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GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
· Hazard pictograms
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Signal word Danger
· Hazard statements
May cause cancer.
· Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing.
If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor.

1 Identification
2 Basic Fuchsin – Hazard(s) identification
Specific treatment (see on this label).
Rinse mouth.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Description of first aid measures
General information:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact: Rinse eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
After swallowing: Drink water (not more than 2 glases) – Consult a physician.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.

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4 First-aid measures
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS: 569-61-9
Basic Fuchsin
≤ 100%

3 Basic Fuchsin – Composition/information on ingredients
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Nature of decomposition products not known.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions.
Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling
Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle receptacle with care.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.

5 Fire-fighting measures
6 Accidental release measures
7 Handling and storage

8 Basic Fuchsin – Exposure controls/personal protection
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.

9 Physical and chemical properties
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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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General Information
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Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: Dark Green
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Odor: Odorless
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Odor threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value:
Not applicable.
· Change in condition
Freezing/Melting point:
Boiling point/Boiling range:
268 – 270 ℃
Undetermined.
· Flash point:
Not applicable.
· Flammability (solid, gaseous):
No data available..
· Decomposition temperature:
Not determined.
· Ignition temperature:
Not determined.
· Danger of explosion:
No data available..
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Exposure controls
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Personal protective equipment:
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General protective and hygienic measures:
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
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Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
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Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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Eye protection: Not required.
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Body protection: Protective work clothing
Reactivity No information available.
Chemical stability: Stable however may decompose if heated.
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No information available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No information available.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: No information available.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
· Explosion limits: Lower:
Upper:
Not determined. Not determined.
· Vapor pressure:
Not available.
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Density at 20 °C (68 °F):
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Relative density
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Vapor density
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Evaporation rate
1.21 – 1.23 g/ml
Not determined.
Not applicable. Not applicable.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with Water:
Soluble in water.
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity: Dynamic: Kinematic:
Not applicable. Not applicable.
· Other information
No further relevant information available.
10 Stability and reactivity

11 Basic Fuchsin – Toxicological information
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
(Contd. on page 7)
12 Ecological information

13 Basic Fuchsin – Disposal considerations
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UN-Number
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DOT, IMDG, IATA Not regulated.
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UN proper shipping name
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DOT Not regulated.
IMDG, IATA Not regulated.
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Transport hazard class(es)
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DOT
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Class Not regulated.
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Label Not regulated. 14 Transport information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
Sara
Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.
Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is not listed.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): ACTIVE
Hazardous Air Pollutants Substance is not listed.
Proposition 65
Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.
Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed.
Carcinogenic categories
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed.
TLV (Threshold Limit Value) Substance is not listed.
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IMDG, IATA
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Class Not regulated
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Label Not regulated
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Packing group
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DOT, IMDG, IATA Not regulated.
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Environmental hazards:
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Marine pollutant: No
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Special precautions for user Not applicable
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Poison inhalation hazard: No
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EMS Number: Not applicable
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Stowage Category Not applicable
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.
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Transport/Additional information:
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DOT
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Quantity limitations Not applicable
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IMDG
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Limited quantities (LQ) Not applicable
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Excepted quantities (EQ) Not applicable
· UN “Model Regulation”: Not regulated.
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15 Basic Fuchsin – Regulatory information
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.
Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.
Date of preparation / last revision
Creation date for SDS: 20/05/2024. STN
Revision 1.0, 24/02/2025: Reviewed SDS for accuracy. MH/STN
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed.
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GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
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Hazard pictograms
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Signal word Danger
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Hazard statements
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May cause cancer.
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Precautionary statements
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Obtain special instructions before use.
·
Wash thoroughly after handling.
·
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
·
Wear protective gloves / protective clothing.
·
If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
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Specific treatment (see on this label).
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Rinse mouth.
·
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
·
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor.
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Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
·
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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Store locked up.
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Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. 16 Other information