Medicines · Chemical / Disinfectant

Malachite Green

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

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

Malachite green oxalate (zinc-free)
FormulaC23H25ClN2
Molar Mass364.9 g/mol

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

    REGULATORYHIGH

    Applies only to the stated jurisdiction, product, formulation and revision date.

  • Product Page

    FDA — Malachite green residues in fish and shrimp

    REGULATORYHIGH

    Applies only to the stated jurisdiction, product, formulation and revision date.

  • Chemical Data

    PubChem — Malachite green

    CHEMICAL DATABASECONTEXT ONLY

    Chemical identity data do not support aquarium dosing, efficacy or finished-product safety.

  • Chemical Data

    PubChem Chemical Data