Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
7.0-13.0
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1.0-5.0
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
0.1 - 1.0
General Information
Revision date
2021-10-10
Product name
BOUIN’S FIXATIVE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Histological fixative
Emergency telephone
+1-613-996-6666
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHAPTEC Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H318, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 - Causes serious eye damage. H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 - Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
P308 + P311 – IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304 + P340 + P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P301 + P312 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P352 + P312 + P362+P364 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1