ABC of Safety in the Biological Sciences
ACID FUCHSIN (Colour Index No. 42685) (C20H18N3010S3Na3)
SYNONYMS
Acid violet 19, fuchsin S, fuchsin SN, fuchsin SS, fuchsin ST,
fuchsin S III, acid magenta, acid rubin, rubin S, saurefuchsin
O, acid roseine, fuchsine acid.
CHARACTERISTICS
Olive to dark olivegreen coarse powder or crystals.
Triaminotriarylmethane group of dyes.
INCOMPATIBILITY
Heading produces toxic oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. Can react
vigorously with strong oxidising agents and strong acids.
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
This substance is a skin, eye and mucous membrane irritant and
is toxic if ingested. Eye contact may also cause lacrimation and
conjunctivitis. Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhoea.
HANDLING and GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Avoid skin and eye contact.
Avoid inhalation or ingestion of the powder.
Keep away from heat.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective clothing to avoid any contact with this dye. A
long sleeved laboratory coat or gown, rubber gloves, safety
goggles and a face mask as a minimum standard.
TREATMENTS
Skin immediately wash the affected area with soap or mild
detergent and large amounts of water until evidence of the
chemical has been removed.
(approximately 15 minutes). If irritation persists or dermatitis
develops seek medical attention.
Eyes wash the affected eye with large amounts of water until
all evidence of the chemical has been removed (approximately 15
minutes). If irritation or pain persist or conjunctivitis
develops seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation remove from the area of exposure to fresh air. Keep
warm and allow to rest. If discomfort persists seek medical
attention.
Ingestion wash the mouth thoroughly with water then give two
to four glasses of water to drink. If the victim is conscious
induce vomiting by touching a finger to the back of the throat.
Seek medical advice.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry atmosphere away from heat, strong oxidising
agents and strong acids.
DISPOSAL
Wear rubber gloves, face shield and laboratory coat. Have an all
purpose canister respirator available.
Spills: A solution - absorb on paper. Evaporate in an iron pan
in a flame proof fume hood then burn the paper.
A solid - sweep on to paper and place in an iron pan in a fume
hood. Burn the paper and compound.
Package lots: A solid - make up packages in paper or other
flammable material. Burn in the incinerator. Or the solid may be
dissolved in a flammable solvent and sprayed into a fire
chamber.
ENVIRONMENT:
No data available.
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