Gentian Violet


MULTIPURPOSE CHEMICAL


CAS no. 548-62-9


Gentian Violet is also known under other names as Crystal Violet, Methyl Violet 10B, Basic Violet 3 or Methylrosanilinium Chloride.


It is used in various applications in human/veterinary medicine and in laboratory. 


In medicine Gentian Violet has antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties. In laboratory it is used as a histological stain and in Gram's method of classifying bacteria. Crystal Violet is also a dye colour (Basic Violet 3). 


BHM Chemicals is a supplier of high quality Gentian Violet in various grades suitable for use in medicinal applications for human/veterinary use as well as in laboratory. 


Available grades include Ph. Eur., USP, BP, BP1980 and Technical.


Minimum order quantity: 10kg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


CHARACTERISTICS         

  


Content (Assay)

Identification

Arsenic

Heavy Metals

Zinc

Ethanol-insoluble matter

Loss on drying

Sulphated ash

  



HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION


STORAGE




Dark green, shiny powder, hygroscopic. Sparingly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and in methylene chloride.


Minimum  96.0%

Conforms to BP1980 tests

Less than 4ppm

Less than 20ppm

As per BP test: No turbidity or white precipitate is produced

As per BP test: The residue weighs not more than 10mg

Less than 9.0%

Less than 3.0%




Hazardous class 9, UN 3077, Packing group III


Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.