Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
~25v/v
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
<1%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
~1w/w
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
72v/v
General Information
Revision date
2015-03-15
Product name
Bouin’s Fixative
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Tissue fixation PREPARED BY CB
Manufacturer Name
Azer Scientific, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Azer Scientific, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H301+H311+H331, H315, H317, H318, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE – POTENTIAL CANCER HAZARD. REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE INCREASES RISK. HIGHLY TOXIC BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN. MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY INHALATION OR SKIN CONTACT. RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES. CORROSIVE; MAY CAUSE BURNS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED, USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity, Oral Category 4 Serious Eye Damage Category 2 Skin Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 1 .
Hazard statements
H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to nervous system and eyes H225 Corrosive liquid
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breath fumes/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulations. SECTION 2 NOTES
