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BD Gram Crystal Violet
Can be used as a replacement reagent for the BD™ Gram Stain Kits. BD™ Gram Crystal Violet is used as the primary stain in a 4-step Gram staining process. Available in 250ml solution bottles for direct use or gallon containers for bulk storage.
Brand: BD 212525
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Description
Gram Stain reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential Gram method.
- Complete stain kits reduce the mess associated with Gram staining procedures and include a compact tray for holding the 250mL reagent bottles
- Break-resistant bottles features no-drip, keep-clean cap spouts that make regulating the flow easy and that help to prevent spots and spills
- Color-coded labels allow quick identification of the reagent
Order Info
Available in packs of four 250mL bottles or individual one-gallon bottles

Specifications
Crystal Violet | |
CE | |
Used to stain microorganisms from cultures or specimens by the differential gram method | |
15° to 30°C | |
Crystal Violet |
4 x 250mL | |
Liquid | |
Purple | |
Direct use reagent bottle |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
Hazard Category
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
Hazard Statement
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
- P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : isopropanol, methanol, ethanol, C.I. basic violet 3
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