Lab Chemical
BOUIN FLUID
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-087
BOUIN FLUID
Description
The main use of Bouin's fluid is the fixation of lymph nodes, prostate and kidneys biopsies. It is a very good fixative when soft and delicate tissue structures must be preserved on the other hand it is not advisable to use it to fix the tissues for electron microscopy.
Application
Application
Bouin solution, or Bouin's solution, is a compound fixative used in histology. It was invented by French biologist Pol Bouin and is composed of picric acid, acetic acid and formaldehyde in an aqueous solution.
Precautions
Precautions