Acid Violet 49

733.87

733.225647

216-901-9

DTXSID7021441

FINE POWDER

141

8.35040

Slightly violet, water like liquid; no odor.

245-250°C

100ºC

25 OZ/GALLON WATER @ 70 DEG F; 27.5 OZ/GALLON GLYCERINE; 18.5 OZ/GALLON PROPYLENE GLYCOL; 1/8 OZ/GALLON 95% ALCOHOL

Storage site should be as close as practical to lab in which carcinogens are to be used, so that only small quantities required for expt need to be carried. Carcinogens should be kept in only one section of cupboard, an explosion-proof refrigerator or freezer (depending on chemicophysical properties ) that bears appropriate label. An inventory should be kept, showing quantity of carcinogen & date it was acquired Facilities for dispensing should be contiguous to storage area.

Insoluble in water.

Amines, Phosphines, and Pyridines

BENZYL VIOLET 4B neutralizes acids in weakly exothermic reactions to form salts plus water. May be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. May generate hydrogen, a flammable gas, in combination with strong reducing agents such as hydrides.

III

6.1

2811

1

40

36/37-53

BQ1140000

Xn

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

P281

H351

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": There is no universal method of disposal that has been proved satisfactory for all carcinogenic compounds & specific methods of chem destruction ... published have not been tested on all kinds of carcinogen-containing waste. ... summary of avail methods & recommendations ... /given/ must be treated as guide only. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": ... Incineration may be only feasible method for disposal of contaminated laboratory waste from biological expt. However, not all incinerators are suitable for this purpose. The most efficient type ... is probably the gas-fired type, in which a first-stage combustion with a less than stoichiometric air:fuel ratio is followed by a second stage with excess air. Some ... are designed to accept ... aqueous & organic-solvent solutions, otherwise it is necessary ... to absorb soln onto suitable combustible material, such as sawdust. Alternatively, chem destruction may be used, esp when small quantities ... are to be destroyed in laboratory. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": HEPA (high-efficiency particulate arrestor) filters ... can be disposed of by incineration. For spent charcoal filters, the adsorbed material can be stripped off at high temp & carcinogenic wastes generated by this treatment conducted to & burned in an incinerator. ... LIQUID WASTE: ... Disposal should be carried out by incineration at temp that ... ensure complete combustion. SOLID WASTE: Carcasses of lab animals, cage litter & misc solid wastes ... should be disposed of by incineration at temp high enough to ensure destruction of chem carcinogens or their metabolites. /Chemical Carcinogens/|For more Disposal Methods (Complete) data for BENZYL VIOLET (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

APRIL 10, 1973...US FDA TERMINATED /BENZYL VIOLET 4B/ PROVISIONAL LISTING AS AN ADDITIVE & CANCELLED ALL CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR IT (US FDA 1976).

Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)

|Danger|H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]|P201, P202, P264, P270, P280, P281, P301+P310, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P310, P321, P330, P405, and P501

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, you should dampen the solid spill material with water, then transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with water to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Wash all contaminated surfaces with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material under ambient temperatures. (NTP, 1992)

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge, i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter). (NTP, 1992)|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": ... Dispensers of liq detergent /should be available./ ... Safety pipettes should be used for all pipetting. ... In animal laboratory, personnel should ... wear protective suits (preferably disposable, one-piece & close-fitting at ankles & wrists), gloves, hair covering & overshoes. ... In chemical laboratory, gloves & gowns should always be worn ... however, gloves should not be assumed to provide full protection. Carefully fitted masks or respirators may be necessary when working with particulates or gases, & disposable plastic aprons might provide addnl protection. ... Gowns ... /should be/ of distinctive color, this is a reminder that they are not to be worn outside the laboratory. /Chemical Carcinogens/

PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": A high-efficiency particulate arrestor (HEPA) or charcoal filters can be used to minimize amt of carcinogen in exhausted air ventilated safety cabinets, lab hoods, glove boxes or animal rooms ... Filter housing that is designed so that used filters can be transferred into plastic bag without contaminating maintenance staff is avail commercially. Filters should be placed in plastic bags immediately after removal ... The plastic bag should be sealed immediately ... The sealed bag should be labelled properly ... Waste liquids ... should be placed or collected in proper containers for disposal. The lid should be secured & the bottles properly labelled. Once filled, bottles should be placed in plastic bag, so that outer surface ... is not contaminated ... The plastic bag should also be sealed & labelled. ... Broken glassware ... should be decontaminated by solvent extraction, by chemical destruction, or in specially designed incinerators. /Chemical Carcinogens/

PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": Smoking, drinking, eating, storage of food or of food & beverage containers or utensils, & the application of cosmetics should be prohibited in any laboratory. All personnel should remove gloves, if worn, after completion of procedures in which carcinogens have been used. They should ... wash ... hands, preferably using dispensers of liq detergent, & rinse ... thoroughly. Consideration should be given to appropriate methods for cleaning the skin, depending on nature of the contaminant. No standard procedure can be recommended, but the use of organic solvents should be avoided. Safety pipettes should be used for all pipetting. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": In animal laboratory, personnel should remove their outdoor clothes & wear protective suits (preferably disposable, one-piece & close-fitting at ankles & wrists), gloves, hair covering & overshoes. ... Clothing should be changed daily but ... discarded immediately if obvious contamination occurs ... /also,/ workers should shower immediately. In chemical laboratory, gloves & gowns should always be worn ... however, gloves should not be assumed to provide full protection. Carefully fitted masks or respirators may be necessary when working with particulates or gases, & disposable plastic aprons might provide addnl protection. If gowns are of distinctive color, this is a reminder that they should not be worn outside of lab. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": ... Operations connected with synth & purification ... should be carried out under well-ventilated hood. Analytical procedures ... should be carried out with care & vapors evolved during ... procedures should be removed. ... Expert advice should be obtained before existing fume cupboards are used ... & when new fume cupboards are installed. It is desirable that there be means for decreasing the rate of air extraction, so that carcinogenic powders can be handled without ... powder being blown around the hood. Glove boxes should be kept under negative air pressure. Air changes should be adequate, so that concn of vapors of volatile carcinogens will not occur. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": Vertical laminar-flow biological safety cabinets may be used for containment of in vitro procedures ... provided that the exhaust air flow is sufficient to provide an inward air flow at the face opening of the cabinet, & contaminated air plenums that are under positive pressure are leak-tight. Horizontal laminar-flow hoods or safety cabinets, where filtered air is blown across the working area towards the operator, should never be used ... Each cabinet or fume cupboard to be used ... should be tested before work is begun (eg, with fume bomb) & label fixed to it, giving date of test & avg air-flow measured. This test should be repeated periodically & after any structural changes. /Chemical Carcinogens/|For more Preventive Measures (Complete) data for BENZYL VIOLET (9 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": Procurement ... of unduly large amt ... should be avoided. To avoid spilling, carcinogens should be transported in securely sealed glass bottles or ampoules, which should themselves be placed inside strong screw-cap or snap-top container that will not open when dropped & will resist attack from the carcinogen. Both bottle & the outside container should be appropriately labelled. ... National post offices, railway companies, road haulage companies & airlines have regulations governing transport of hazardous materials. These authorities should be consulted before ... material is shipped. /Chemical Carcinogens/|PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": When no regulations exist, the following procedure must be adopted. The carcinogen should be enclosed in a securely sealed, watertight container (primary container), which should be enclosed in a second, unbreakable, leakproof container that will withstand chem attack from the carcinogen (secondary container). The space between primary & secondary container should be filled with absorbent material, which would withstand chem attack from the carcinogen & is sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary container in the event of breakage or leakage. Each secondary container should then be enclosed in a strong outer box. The space between the secondary container & the outer box should be filled with an appropriate quantity of shock-absorbent material. Sender should use fastest & most secure form of transport & notify recipient of its departure. If parcel is not received when expected, carrier should be informed so that immediate effort can be made to find it. Traffic schedules should be consulted to avoid ... arrival on weekend or holiday ... /Chemical Carcinogens/

BENZYL VIOLET 4B EXHIBITS HIGH PLASMA PROTEIN BINDING. /IN EXPTL SYSTEMS/|STUDIES IN RATS & DOGS WITH ORAL ADMIN OF BENZYL VIOLET 4B INDICATES THAT ONLY SMALL AMT OF THE DYE (LESS THAN 5%) ARE ABSORBED & EXCRETED, MAINLY IN THE FECES.|COLOR HARDLY ABSORBED WHEN GIVEN ORALLY; ONLY 0.89% OF DOSE RECOVERED FROM BILE AFTER 24 HR. RAPIDLY EXCRETED THROUGH BILE IF GIVEN IV.|LEVELS OF COLOR IN LIVER, KIDNEY, ABDOMINAL MUSCLE & BLOOD SERUM RANGED 1-3 MUG/G OF TISSUE IN RATS FED DIET CONTAINING 5% VIOLET/8 WK.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits very toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sodium oxide and sulfur oxides. (NTP, 1992)|Carcinogens

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. OTHER: Since this chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen you should contact a physician for advice regarding the possible long term health effects and potential recommendation for medical monitoring. Recommendations from the physician will depend upon the specific compound, its chemical, physical and toxicity properties, the exposure level, length of exposure, and the route of exposure. (NTP, 1992)

There is little concern with the acute and subchronic toxicity of the food colors currently in use, but there is considerable concern in some groups about their chronic toxicity. Several of the colors approved for use by the Color Amendments have been delisted since 1971, including ... Violet 1. Their delisting occurred owing to concerns over their chronic toxicity, especially carcinogenicity.|IN...PATIENTS, IV ADMIN OF /FAST ACID VIOLET...USED/ TO AID DIAGNOSIS & STUDY OF PATHOLOGY OF OCULAR FUNDUS BY VITAL STAINING...TO DIFFERENTIATE PATHOLOGIC FROM NORMAL. ... NO TOXICITY TO OCULAR STRUCTURES...AS A RESULT...OF DYES.

acid violet 49

ESSENTIALLY 100% AS A DYE|During the first nine months of 1967, 94.4% of total US sales was used in food, 4.4% in pharmaceutical products and 1.2% in cosmetics

The grade of benzyl violet 4B used as a food color additive in Europe has the following specifications: total dye content, 85% min; sum of volatile matter (at 135 °C), chlorides and sulphates, 15% max; subsidiary dyes, 5% max; intermediates, 0.5% max; water insoluble matter, 0.2% max; ether-extractable matter, 0.2% max; chromium, 20 mg/kg max; lead, 10 mg/kg max; and arsenic, 3 mg/kg max

BENZYL VIOLET 4B WAS CONSIDERED BY A FAO/WHO WORKING GROUP ON FOOD ADDITIVES TO BE UNSUITABLE FOR USE IN FOODS (WHO, 1977).|...IS A TRIPHENYLMETHANE DYE.|IN RETORTED PROTEIN FOODS MOST OF CERTIFIED FOOD COLORS LACK STABILITY. HOWEVER...FD&C VIOLET NO 1 /IS/ STABLE.|Production of benzyl violet was last reported (through 1992) by the USITC in 1974 when 122,000 lb were produced by four USA manufacturers

NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY HAS BEEN EVALUATED AS A MEANS OF IDENTIFYING & DIFFERENTIATING FOOD COLORS. MARMION, DM (1974) J ASS OFF ANALYT CHEM 57, 495-507.|THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY HAS BEEN USED TO SEPARATE & IDENTIFY COLORS, INCL BENZYL VIOLET 4B...ON SILICA GEL, USING 1 OR MORE SOLVENT SYSTEMS: MARTELLI A ET AL, RELETA TECH CHIM BIOL APPL 6, 157-164 (1974); & ON MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE LAYERS /4 SOLVENT SYSTEMS/: PENNER, MH J PHARM SCI 57, 2132-2135 (1968).

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