Crystal Violet BP80 C.I. 42555

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Wednesday the 01st October 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

General

Crystal Violet is also known as Gentian Violet, a dark green powder/crystals. It is commonly used as a histological stain in the gram method for demonstrating bacteria.

Specification

C.I.42555

Dye Content: >97.6%
Molecular Formula: C25H30ClN3
Molecular Weight: 407.99 g/mol
Melting Point: 215 C
Arsenic (As): <3ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb): <20ppm
Sulphated Ash: <1.45%
Insoluble Matter (Ethanol): <0.5%
Loss on Drying: <6.4%

Hazards

Hazard Class: 9

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May cause cancer . Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prec Phrases: Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container to

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