BOUIN'S FLUID

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MOQ : 1 Liter

BOUIN'S FLUID Specification

Molecular Weight
N/A (Mixture)

Structural Formula
N/A (Mixture not a single compound)

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol

Molecular Formula
N/A (Mixture of formaldehyde picric acid and acetic acid)

Appearance
Yellowish transparent liquid

Usage
Primarily in biological specimen preparation to preserve cellular details and morphology

Grade
Laboratory grade

Physical Form
Liquid

Ph Level
Approximately 0.5 to 1.0 (highly acidic due to picric and acetic acids)

EINECS No
N/A (Mixture does not have a single EINECS number)

Shape
Liquid form

Properties
Fixative with strong preservative properties; highly acidic and hazardous

Smell
Pungent formaldehyde-like odor

Shelf Life
Generally stable for up to 1 year if stored properly

Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature away from heat and light sources

Application
Used as a fixative in histology and pathology for tissue preservation

Ingredients
Formaldehyde picric acid acetic acid and distilled water

Purity
N/A (Mixture)

CAS No
N/A (Mixture does not have a single CAS number)

Poisonous
YES

About BOUIN'S FLUID

BOUINS FLUID is a pungent formaldehyde-like odor liquid fixative primarily used in histology and pathology for tissue preservation. It is a yellowish transparent liquid with a highly acidic pH level due to the presence of picric and acetic acids. This laboratory-grade product is a mixture of formaldehyde, picric acid, acetic acid, and distilled water, offering strong preservative properties. BOUINS FLUID is soluble in water and alcohol and should be stored tightly sealed at room temperature. With a shelf life of up to one year when stored properly, this hazardous fixative plays a crucial role in preserving cellular details and morphology in biological specimen preparation.