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109215 Ziehl-Neelsen carbol-fuchsin solution

for microscopy

Ziehl-Neelsen carbol-fuchsin solution MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Carbol fuchsin solution

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1092152500 Plastic bottle 2.5 l
1092159025 Barrel PE/met 25 l
Description
Catalogue Number109215
SynonymsCarbol fuchsin solution
DescriptionZiehl-Neelsen carbol-fuchsin solution
OverviewZiehl-Neelsen carbolfuchsin solution - for microscopy, is a ready-to use solution used in the Ziehl-Neelsen hot staining for the microscopic investigation of acid-fast bacteria(AFB). The cell wall of acid-fast bacteria has a high proportion of wax and lipids and hence absorbs dyes only very slowly. The most efficient staining method is the hot staining according to Ziehl-Neelsen. In this method, carbolfuchsin solution is applied to the specimen and heated. This heating process accelerates the rate at which the fuchsin dye is absorbed and thus also that of the formation of the mycolate-fuchsin complex in the cell wall. Once the acid-fast bacteria have absorbed the fuchsin dye, it is virtually impossible to decolorize them again, even when they are intensively treated with a decolorizing solution such as e. g. hydrochloric acid in ethanol (Cat. no. 100327). Accordingly, acid-fast bacteria are termed as acid- and alcohol-fast for staining, and are stained red in the microscopic visualization. Correspondingly, all non-acid-fast microorganisms are counterstained with an appropriate dye. In this instruction for use Löfföer's methylene blue solution(Cat. no. 101287) is used for counterstaining. Those three solutions are each 500 ml and are contained in the AFB-color modified staining kit (Cat. No.100497).
The 500 ml bottle of Ziehl-Neelsen carbolfuchsin solution provides approx. 250 stainings. Pretreatment of the specimens with Sputofluol® dissolves the bacteria from the surrounding viscid sputum and cell material. Ziehl-Neelsen carbolfuchsin solution - for microscopy is an IVD product and CE registered. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.
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Product Information
HS Code3212 90 90
Quality LevelMQ400
Applications
Applicationfor microscopy
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density0.99 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point47 °C
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
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Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, harmful, corrosive, mutagenic
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1992 , 3 (6.1), III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1992 , 3 (6.1), III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1992 , 3 (6.1), III
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Catalogue Number GTIN
1092152500 04022536112039
1092159025 04022536988047

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Catalogue Number Description
100497 AFB-Color modified

Accessories (Primary)

Catalogue Number Description
100327 Hydrochloric acid in ethanol
101287 Löffler's methylene blue solution
116450 AFB-Color staining kit

Accessories (Secondary)

Catalogue Number Description
100497 AFB-Color modified

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