Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
10 - < 15
EC/CAS
200-580-7/64-19-7
Name of the chemical
acetic acid
Concentration
5 - < 10
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
603-001-
EC/CAS
201-865-9/88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
609-009-
General Information
Version
1.1 en
Revision date
2025-06-12
Product name
Bouin´s fixative , ready-to-use, for histology
REACH No
not
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory and analytical use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Do not use for products which come into direct contact with the skin. Do not use for products which come into contact with foodstuffs. Do not use for private purposes (household). Food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
Emergency telephone
+49/(0)89 19240
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sicherheit@carlroth.de
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard categories
Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) Acute Tox. 4 H302 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1C Skin Corr. 1C H314 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye Dam. 1 H318 Section Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.4S Skin sensitisation Skin Sens. 1 H317 3.5 Germ cell mutagenicity Muta. 2 H341 3.6 Carcinogenicity 1B Carc. 1B H350 3.8 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure STOT SE 2 H371 3.8R Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respir- STOT SE 3 H335 atory tract irritation) Supplemental hazard information Code Supplemental hazard information EUH071 corrosive to the respiratory tract For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16
Most important adverse effects
Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure
Signal word
Danger Danger Not required
Hazard pictograms
GHS05, GHS06, GHS08 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H331 Toxic if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H371 May cause damage to organs (eye) Not required
Prevention
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention For professional users only
Supplemental label elements
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Hazardous Ingredients
Formaldehyde ...%, Methanol, Picric acid, Acetic acid ...% Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml
Contains
Formaldehyde ...%, Methanol, Picric acid, Acetic acid ...% Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 10 ml
Precautionary statements
Not required
2.3 Other hazards
This material is combustible, but will not ignite readily.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Does not contain a PBT-/vPvB-substance at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%. Endocrine disrupting properties Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H302 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1C Skin Corr. 1C H314 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.4S Skin sensitisation 1 Skin Sens. 1 H317 3.5 Germ cell mutagenicity 2 Muta. 2 H341 3.6 Carcinogenicity 1B Carc. 1B H350 3.8 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure 2 STOT SE 2 H371 3.8R Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respir- 3 STOT SE 3 H335 atory tract irritation) Supplemental hazard information Code Supplemental hazard information EUH071 corrosive to the respiratory tract For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.