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WG16

Sigma-Aldrich

Wright-Giemsa Stain, Modified

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

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)

pH

6.7-6.9

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

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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.

Signal Word

Danger

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

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