Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
Basic Green 4
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: Basic Green 4
- CBnumber: CB4412647
- CAS: 2437-29-8
- EINECS Number: 219-441-7
- Synonyms: MALACHITE GREEN OXALATE;Ethanedioate
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Hazard statements
H301 Toxic if swalloed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Substance
- Product name: Basic Green 4
- Synonyms: MALACHITE GREEN OXALATE;Ethanedioate
- CAS: 2437-29-8
- EC number: 219-441-7
- MF: C52H54N4O12
- MW: 927
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceShow this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
4.4 Notes to physician
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing mediaWater Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
3
1
0
| HEALTH | 3 | Short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury (e.g. liquid hydrogen, sulfuric acid, calcium hypochlorite, hexafluorosilicic acid) | |
| FIRE | 1 | Materials that require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Includes some finely divided suspended solids that do not require heating before ignition can occur. Flash point at or above 93.3 °C (200 °F). (e.g. mineral oil, ammonia) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.
Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1C: Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parametersContains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controlsChange contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical statesolid
- b) ColorS. No.: 754
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: 144 - 150 °C
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeNo data available
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash pointNot applicable
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperature164 °C
- k) pH2.4 (10g/l, H2O, 24℃)
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilitysoluble
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) DensityNo data available
- Relative densityNo data available
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNo data available
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
- Solubility110g/l
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
10.1 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Strong oxidizing agents
Strong oxidizing agents
10.3 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.4 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.5 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicityLD50 Oral - Rat - 275 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Change in motor activity (specific assay).
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal:Other changes.
(RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: Behavioral:Change in motor activity (specific assay).
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal:Other changes.
(RTECS)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Suspected of damaging fertility.
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0.29 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic Remarks: (ECOTOX Database) invertebrates
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
No data available
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA-DGR: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA-DGR: 2811
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Malachite green oxalate)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Malachite green oxalate)
IATA-DGR: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Malachite green oxalate)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Malachite green oxalate)
IATA-DGR: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Malachite green oxalate)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
IMDG: III
IATA-DGR: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes
IATA-DGR: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: yes
IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.
14.7 Incompatible materials
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
National regulatory information
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.
Abbreviations and acronyms
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.