**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Basic Fuchsin (Cert)
Catalog Numbers:
    AC401690000, AC401690250
Synonyms:
    Basic Violet 14, Hydrochloride; C.I. 42510; Rosaniline Chloride.
Company Identification (Europe):  Acros Organics BVBA
                                 Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
                                 2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):     Acros Organics
                                 One Reagent Lane
                                 Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information in North America, call:   800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:          0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call:     0032(0) 14575299

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|      632-99-5  |Magenta                               |  ca 100  | 211-189-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: XN
         Risk Phrases: 33

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:  dark green.
Warning! Methemoglobin forming agent. May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May
cause cancer based on animal studies. Potential cancer hazard.
Target Organs: Blood, blood forming organs, thyroid.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in
         harmful amounts. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction,
         which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. If
         absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
    Ingestion:
         May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause
         methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to
         deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death.
         Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness,
         headache, breath shortness, cyanosis with bluish skin, rapid heart
         rate and chocolate-brown colored blood. Exposure may cause anemia and
         other blood abnormalities.
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia,
         cyanosis, convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and
         death. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
         Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness,
         headache, breath shortness, cyanosis with bluish skin, rapid heart
         rate and chocolate-brown blood.
    Chronic:
         Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
         inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute
         inhalation and ingestion. Prolonged exposure may cause anemia and
         methemoglobinemia, characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache,
         breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation
         of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood.
         Chronic exposure can affect thyroid function. May cause pituitary
         gland abnormalities.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
         least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
         clothing before reuse.
    Ingestion:
         Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
         cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
         unconscious person. Get medical aid.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
    Notes to Physician:
         For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene
         blue depending on the methemoglobinemia concentration in the blood.
    Antidote:
         Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as
         a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         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. This
         material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable
         of creating a dust explosion.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use water spray,
         dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
    Autoignition Temperature:Not available.
    Flash Point:           Not available.
    Explosion Limits, lower:Not available.
    Explosion Limits, upper:Not available.
    NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
         container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to
         waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
         Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
         Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
         Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust,
         vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
         Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry,
         well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
         with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
         local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
         permissible exposure limits.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Magenta            |none listed        |none listed        |none listed      |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    OSHA Vacated PELs:
         Magenta:
            No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                 dark green
Odor:                       Odorless
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     250  deg C dec
Decomposition Temperature:  200 deg C
Solubility in water:        0.26%
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:          C20H20ClN3
Molecular Weight:           337.84

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Aniline is incompatible with acetic anhydride, chlorosulfonic acid,
         hexachloromelamine, nitric acid , nitric acid + nitrogen tetroxide
         and sulfuric acid, nitrobenzene and glycerine, oleum, ozone,
         perchloric acid + formaldehyde, perchromates, performic acid,
         potassium peroxide, propiolactone(beta), silver perchlorate, sodium
         peroxide, sulfuric acid, trichloromelamine, oxidizing materials,
         acids, anilinium chloride, benzenediazonium-2-carboxylate, boron
         trichloride, 1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, dibenzoyl peroxide,
         nitromethane, nitrous acid, and tetranitromethane.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 632-99-5: CX9850000
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Magenta -
               OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
               IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
    Epidemiology:
         Substance has been identified as a carcinogen by the NTP and the
         under CA prop 65. IARC has determined that evidence for
         carcinogenicity of aniline is limited in animals and inadequate in
         humans. There is experimental neoplastic data. The high risk of
         bladder cancer observed originally in workers in the aniline dye
         industry has been attributed to exposure to chemicals other than
         aniline. IARC Group 2B: Proven animal carcinogenic substance of
         potential relevance to humans.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information found.
    Reproductive Effects:
         Reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information found.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information found.
    Other Studies:
         The hazards associated with aniline may be seen in this product.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

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.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 632-99-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
       Health & Safety Reporting List
         None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
       Chemical Test Rules
         None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
       Section 12b
         None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
       TSCA Significant New Use Rule
         None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
       Section 313
         No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
    Clean Air Act:
         This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
         This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Magenta is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: XN
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 33  Danger of cumulative effects.
         Safety Phrases:
                      S 45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
                      medical advice immediately (show the label where
                      possible).
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 632-99-5: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 632-99-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         This product has a WHMIS classification of D2A, D2B.
         CAS# 632-99-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  9/02/1997  Revision #3 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.