Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-01-26
Product name
BOUIN"S FLUID
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H201, H227, H302, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H201
Explosive; mass explosion hazard
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS01 exploding bomb Expl. 1.1 H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard. GHS06 skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS05 corrosion Skin Corr. 1C H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS01 GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Hazard statements
Explosive; mass explosion hazard. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
Keep wetted. Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. In case of fire: Evacuate area. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Explosion risk in case of fire. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable