Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
88-89-1
Name of the chemical
Picric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-01-16
Product name
Bouins Fixative
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Tissue fixative/reagent
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
StatLab Medical Products
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H351, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Acute Toxicity 4 (Oral) H302 Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:gas) H332 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Eye Irritation 2A H319 Skin Sensitizer 1 H317 Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3 H335 Aquatic Acute 3 H402
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H302+H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H402 - Harmful to aquatic life.
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Warning
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 - Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and other exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. P301+P330+P312 - If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352+P362+P364 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P403+P233+P405 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
This material contains methanol, which, when ingested, may cause acidosis and ocular toxicity ranging from diminished visual capacity to complete blindness, and possible death. Contains substances that are explosive. If dried, allowed to accumulate could ignite and cause an explosion, take appropriate precautions.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not available