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Bouin's Fixative Recipe

Caution: Picric acid can become explosive if allowed to dry out and is toxic through skin exposure. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen. Glacial acetic acid is caustic. Use protective equipement and prepare under hood in a well ventilated area. Reference proper procedures and disposal.


Recipe

  1. Stock solution
    • 3L Saturated picric acid
    • 1L Formaldehyde
    • 200ml Glacial acetic acid
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