Picric Acid 2.1% Saturated Aqueous Solution

Commonly used as an ingredient in histology fixatives and staining solutions, its use depends on several important properties including a strong precipitating action on cytoplasmic proteins without concomitant hardening (though it does promote shrinking); and penetration of chitin.

Contains:

Picric Acid: <1.2%

Picric Acid can be explosive when dry

Cas Number: 88-89-1

Einecs Number: 22071000

HS Code / Commodity Code: 3822900000

Hazard Phrases: H303