BOUIN'S FLUID

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MOQ : 1 Liter

BOUIN'S FLUID Specification

Smell
Pungent formaldehyde-like odor

Physical Form
Liquid

Ingredients
Formaldehyde picric acid acetic acid and distilled water

Purity
N/A (Mixture)

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

Molecular Weight
N/A (Mixture)

Shape
Liquid form

Appearance
Yellowish transparent liquid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Properties
Fixative with strong preservative properties; highly acidic and hazardous

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol

Poisonous
YES

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

Grade
Laboratory grade

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.