Medicines · Chemical / Disinfectant
Malachite Green
- Active Ingredient
- Malachite green oxalate (zinc-free)
- Medicine Type
- Chemical / Disinfectant

Observe and distinguish
Identification and context
Identity and formulation
Substance monograph for the dye malachite green. Regulatory sources concern identified formulations, often combined with other actives; efficacy and safety do not automatically transfer to the isolated substance.
Supported indications
Some ornamental products include malachite green in combination for specified ectoparasites such as Ichthyophthirius. This monograph does not assign a universal spectrum to the isolated substance: identify the agent and verify the exact product label.
Diagnostic prerequisites
Confirm host, diagnosis, net volume, water quality and exact formulation before use. Do not transfer directions between products.
Verify before intervening
Confirmation and decisions
Preparation and monitoring
The FDA Faunamor sheet documents a specific combination for ornamental fish, not a universal malachite-green dose or indication. Status depends on country, product and food-use designation.
Species and system compatibility
Do not use in food fish unless expressly authorized: FDA states that malachite green and leucomalachite green are not permitted in US food aquaculture. Salt, purity and host change the risk; follow label PPE and disposal instructions.
Interactions and contraindications
Do not use in food fish unless expressly authorized: FDA states that malachite green and leucomalachite green are not permitted in US food aquaculture. Salt, purity and host change the risk; follow label PPE and disposal instructions.
Proportionate actions
Management and monitoring
Adverse effects and failure
Do not use in food fish unless expressly authorized: FDA states that malachite green and leucomalachite green are not permitted in US food aquaculture. Salt, purity and host change the risk; follow label PPE and disposal instructions.
Operator safety
The FDA Faunamor sheet documents a specific combination for ornamental fish, not a universal malachite-green dose or indication. Status depends on country, product and food-use designation.
Regulatory status
Check authorisation, prescription status and conditions of use in the user’s jurisdiction; ornamental and food-producing animals are not interchangeable.
Evidence limitations
Manufacturer directions document only the stated formulation. Efficacy, safety and dosage do not automatically extend to the active substance or other products.
Active ingredient identity
Composition and chemical data
Triphenylmethane dye with strong antifungal and antiparasitic properties.
Safety Hazards (GHS)
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes serious eye damage
- Suspected of damaging the unborn child
- Very toxic to aquatic life
Transparency
Information and documentation
Information
- Active Ingredient
- Malachite green oxalate (zinc-free)
- Medicine Type
- Chemical / Disinfectant
Documentation
- Product Page
FDA — Faunamor indexed product sheet
REGULATORYHIGHApplies only to the stated jurisdiction, product, formulation and revision date.
- Product Page
FDA — Malachite green residues in fish and shrimp
REGULATORYHIGHApplies only to the stated jurisdiction, product, formulation and revision date.
- Chemical Data
PubChem — Malachite green
CHEMICAL DATABASECONTEXT ONLYChemical identity data do not support aquarium dosing, efficacy or finished-product safety.
- Chemical Data
PubChem Chemical Data