Aquatex is not recommended for fluorescence microscopy. It is intended for mounting hematology specimens stained by enzyme-cytochemical reactions, immunohistological specimens, or histological lipid stains in frozen sections. It has low fluorescence at 340 nm, making it unsuitable for fluorescence microscopy. There are no reference articles or recommendations that Aquatex can be used for fluorescence microscopy.
1.08562
Aquatex®
(aqueous mounting agent) for microscopy
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UNSPSC Code:
41116121
NACRES:
NA.21
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Quality Level
form
liquid
IVD
for in vitro diagnostic use
color
yellow
refractive index
n20/D 1.390-1.400
pH
7 (20 °C in H2O)
density
1.08 g/cm3 at 20 °C
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
storage temp.
15-25°C
General description
Aquatex® is a ready-to-use aqueous mounting medium used primarily in connection with hematology specimens stained by means of enzyme-cytochemical reactions. It can also be used for mounting purposes in connection with immunohistological specimens or histological lipid stains in frozen sections, e. g. using Oil red O staining solution (Product number 1.02419).
Thanks to the practical user-friendly dropping bottle, the mounting medium can be easily and safely dropped onto the slide without smearing. The closure of the nozzle ensures that the viscosity of the medium remains constant, meaning that the mounting medium is immediately ready for use. 100mL Aquatex® are sufficient for approx. 200 - 300 samples. Aquatex® is an IVD registered product and CE certified, thus can be used for clinical diagnostic purposes. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.
Refractive index (20 °C) 1.390 - 1.400
Viscosity (20 °C) 170 - 280 mPa*s
Fluorescence (at 340 nm as quinine) < 500 ppb
Thanks to the practical user-friendly dropping bottle, the mounting medium can be easily and safely dropped onto the slide without smearing. The closure of the nozzle ensures that the viscosity of the medium remains constant, meaning that the mounting medium is immediately ready for use. 100mL Aquatex® are sufficient for approx. 200 - 300 samples. Aquatex® is an IVD registered product and CE certified, thus can be used for clinical diagnostic purposes. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.
Refractive index (20 °C) 1.390 - 1.400
Viscosity (20 °C) 170 - 280 mPa*s
Fluorescence (at 340 nm as quinine) < 500 ppb
Analysis Note
pH-value: 6.5 - 7.5
Refractive index (n D/20): 1.390 - 1.400
Fluorescence (as quinine at 340 nm): ≤ 500 ppb
Viscosity (20 °C): 170 - 280 mPa∙s
Suitability for microscopy: passes test
Refractive index (n D/20): 1.390 - 1.400
Fluorescence (as quinine at 340 nm): ≤ 500 ppb
Viscosity (20 °C): 170 - 280 mPa∙s
Suitability for microscopy: passes test
Legal Information
AQUATEX is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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