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Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ ZN Carbol Fuchsin Stain
Description
Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Microbiological Stain solutions are manufactured in purpose-designed laboratories to the highest standards using the finest raw materials. Strict quality control and filtering techniques are employed prior to release to ensure that all solutions offer excellent performance characteristics.
Acid-fast organisms, such as Mycobacterium, have wax-like, nearly impermeable cell walls that make them highly resistant to typical microbiological stains. They require staining via either the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method, which requires heating, or the Kinyoun method, which does not. The basic method seen in Gram staining is used: a primary stain is applied, a differentiator removes the stain from non-acid-fast organisms and a counterstain is then applied to identify the decolored organisms.
- Ready-to-use stain in convenient and economical sizes
- The most common primary stain for use with the Ziehl-Neelsen method
- Lipid-soluble red stain contains phenol, which helps the stain penetrate the cell wall
Specifications
Specifications
| Type | Carbol Fuchsin |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Certifications/Compliance | CE marked (98/78/EC) |
| Format | Liquid |
| For Use With (Application) | Staining of acid-fast mycobacterium using the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method |
| Color | Yellow/Magenta |
| Composition | Ethanol 10 - <25% , Phenol 5 - <10% , Methanol 1 - <2.5% , Basic fuchsin 1 - <2.5% |
| Storage Requirements | Keep at temperature not exceeding 20°C |
| Stain Type | Acid Fast |
Safety and Handling
- ZN Carbol Fuchsin
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- 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.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
- P405-Store locked up.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethanol, phenol, methanol, basic fuchsin
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