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104122 Methylene blue (C.I. 52015)

for microscopy Certistain®

Methylene blue (C.I. 52015) MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.
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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1041220025 Glass bottle 25 g
1041221000 Metal can 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number104122
DescriptionMethylene blue (C.I.52015)
OverviewMethylene blue (C.I. 52015) for microscopy Certistain® is a dry dye that is used in bacteriology for an overview stain and as counterstaining for Ziehl-Neelsen method in sample material of human origin. Bacteria appear blue. The dye has a further important application in hematology: Methylene blue and eosin are the main components of many staining solutions and dye mixtures.
As a CERTISTAIN® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications.
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Product Information
HS Code3212 90 00
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Applicationfor microscopy Certistain®
Biological Information
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Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Signal WordWarning
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
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Specifications
Dye content (spectrophotometrically)≥ 82 %
Identity (Chloride)passes test
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum)passes test
Absorption maximum λmax. (ethanol 50 %)660 - 665 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.003 g/l; ethanol 50 %)2250 - 2750
TLC-Testpasses test
Loss on drying (110 °C)10 - 15 %
Suitability for microscopypasses test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1041220025 04065266237801
1041221000 04065266284805