WG32

Wright-Giemsa Stain, Modified

• MDL number: MFCD00132593
• UNSPSC Code: 41116121
• eCl@ss: 42039003
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• form: solution
• shelf life: Expiry date on the label.
• IVD: for in vitro diagnostic use
• concentration: 0.4 % (w/v) in methanol (buffered at pH 6.8)
• technique(s): microbe id | staining: suitable
• pH: 6.7-6.9
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

Application

When blood films are stained using Wright-Giemsa Stain, the white blood cell nucleus and cytoplasm take on the characteristic blue or pink coloration. The combination of purified eosin and thiazine dyes in the product eliminates inconsistent staining and yields reproducible chromogenic responses.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H301 + H311 + H331,H319,H370
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1
• Target Organs: Eyes,Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 51.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 11 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves