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
GHS02 flame
Flammable liquids - Category 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 health hazard
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin sensitisation - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Flammable liquids - Category 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 health hazard
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin sensitisation - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
formaldehyde (>2.5-≤10 %)
2,4,6-trinitrophenol (≤2.5 %)
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
formaldehyde (>2.5-≤10 %)
2,4,6-trinitrophenol (≤2.5 %)
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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 experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
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.
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.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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%
Flam. Liq. 3; Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A; Eye Dam./Irrit. 1; H226, H314,H318 Concentration limits: >= 90 %: Skin Corr. 1A, H314; 25 - < 90 %: Skin Corr. 1B, H314; 10 - < 25 %: Skin Irrit. 2, H315; 10 - < 25 %: Eye Irrit. 2, H319; > 80 %: Flam. Liq. 3, H226;
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
88-89-1
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
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
General information:
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
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.
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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 respiratory protective device available.
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
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
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
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
at 20 °C: 0.99507 g/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
No further relevant information available.
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.
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
19 November 2025
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 1: Flammable liquids - Category 1
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Skin sensitisation - Category 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2: Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 1: Flammable liquids - Category 1
Acute toxicity - oral - Category 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Skin sensitisation - Category 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2: Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
References
EMS SDS Bouin's Fluid 30/12/2024 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/15990-01.pdf
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