SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bouin's Fluid
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Bouin's Fluid
Other Names:
Bouin's Solution
Product Number(s):
15990-01-, 15990-04, 15990-10, 15990-20, 15990-30, EMS15990-01, EMS15990-04
CAS Number:
Not available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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 Tosic 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.
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 Tosic 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.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
formaldehyde
Acetic Acid Glacial
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Explosive; mass explosion hazard.
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
formaldehyde
Acetic Acid Glacial
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
Explosive; mass explosion hazard.
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep wetted.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction.
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep wetted.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction.
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
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.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove /take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
In case of fire: Evacuate area.
Explosion risk in case of fire.
DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
In case of fire: Evacuate area.
Explosion risk in case of fire.
DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
formaldehyde
50-00-0
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
Acetic Acid Glacial
64-19-7
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
88-89-1
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Remove persons from danger area.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Prevent impact and friction.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Prevent impact and friction.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
50-00-0 formaldehyde
1ppm
1.2mg/m³
2ppm
2.5mg/m³
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial
10ppm
25mg/m³
15ppm
37mg/m³
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
1mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Light yellow liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
23hPa
Density
0.99507g/cm³
Boiling Point
-21°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
0°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
300°C
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.
Inhalation
Not available.
Toxicity and irritation
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Carcinogenic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Carcinogenic
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Not applicable.
Transport hazard class
Not applicable.
Packing group
Not applicable.
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
50-00-0 formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol S4, S6
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol S4, S6
Other Information
Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation.
Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
16 March 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.