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Table showing details for crystal violet
crystal violet
 gentian violet
 C.I. basic violet 3*
7-12
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CW  

Hazardous Chemical
III 2811
548-62-9
Toxic if ingested. Stain for microscopy.
Prepared by adding alcoholic crystal violet solution (1 g crystal violet to 20 mL 95% ethanol) to 1% aqueous ammonium oxalate (0.8 g ammonium oxalate to 80 mL distilled water) then filter solution.

Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer).

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