Bouin"s Solution

NFPA Ratings

Health 3 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe Preparation Carc.Cat.3,,Xi,Xn; R:20/21/22-41-37/38-43-40 Risks Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Color: yellow Physical Form: liquid Odor: formaldehyde odor, vinegar odor

Health hazards

potentially fatal if inhaled, harmful if swallowed, harmful on contact with the skin, respiratory tract burns, skin burns, eye burns, mucous membrane burns, liver damage, allergic reactions, kidney damage, cancer hazard (in humans)

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term: burns, cough, allergic reactions, sore throat, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, lung congestion, changes in blood pressure, lung damage, blood disorders, kidney damage, liver damage, death Long Term: burns, skin disorders, rash, itching, tooth discoloration, headache, nausea, drowsiness, allergic reactions, sleep disturbances, mood swings, menstrual disorders, kidney damage, liver damage, cancer Skin Short Term: burns, allergic reactions, absorption may occur, blood disorders, kidney damage, liver damage Long Term: burns, allergic reactions, skin disorders, itching, rash, absorption may occur, kidney damage, liver damage Eye Short Term: burns, eye damage, itching, blurred vision, tearing, sensitivity to light, blindness Long Term: burns, eye damage, itching, blurred vision, tearing, sensitivity to light, blindness Ingestion Short Term: burns, skin disorders, nausea, vomiting, loss of voice, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, blood disorders, stomach pain, changes in blood pressure, allergic reactions, thirst, changes in body temperature, kidney damage, irregular heartbeat, liver damage, lung congestion, convulsions, coma Long Term: burns, gastrointestinal effects, vomiting, dizziness, allergic reactions, diarrhea, blood disorders, loss of voice, stomach pain, changes in body temperature, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, lung congestion, kidney damage, liver damage, convulsions OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).