Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
201-865-9
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
0-5
EC/CAS
200-001-8
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyd (605/2014)
Concentration
6-10
EC/CAS
200-659-6
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
0-5
EC/CAS
231-791-2
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
81-90
General Information
Revision date
2015-07-23
Product name
BOUIN"S FIXATIVE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use manufacture of substances
supplier name
Polysciences, Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polysciences, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H317, H318, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Hazard Overview Cancer hazard. Causes severe eye burns. Causes severe skin and eye burns.
Environmental hazards
Harmful if swallowed. May cause allergic skin reaction.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Carcinogen Category 1B Serious Eye Damage Cat 1C, Skin Corrosion Cat 1C, Eye Irritation Cat 2B Serious Eye Damage Category 1C Skin Sensitizer Category 1B
Signal word
Danger Hazard and Precautionary Statements EUH401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301A IF SWALLOWED do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to drink. Obtain medical attention without delay. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304A IF INHALED: Begin rescue breathing if necessary and contact medical personnel. P305B IF IN EYES, Separate eyelids with finger tips. P315 Get immediate medical advice/attention. P340 Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P351 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Hazard statements
These ratings are Polysciences' Inc. own assesments of the properties of the material using the ANSI/NFPA 704 Standard. Additional information can be found by consulting in the NFPA published ratings lists (List 325 and List 49). If no data is listed the information is not available. Health Flammability Reactivity 3 0