LB30

Latex beads, polystyrene

3.0 μm mean particle size

• Synonym(s): Latex Beads, Latex Microspheres, laboratory latex beads, latex sphers
• UNSPSC Code: 41121800
• NACRES: NB.13
• MDL number: MFCD00131491

Properties

• form: aqueous suspension
• composition: Solids, 10%
• packaging: pack of 1 mL, pack of 15 mL, pack of 2 mL
• mean particle size: 3.0 μm

Description

General description

Latex beads are utilized in applications including electron microscopy and cell counter calibration, antibody-mediated agglutination diagnostics, phagocytosis experiments, and many others. The most popular use of latex beads is, particularly in latex agglutination tests. This method allows the detection of minute amounts of antigens or antibodies in serum, urine, and cerebrospinal fluids. It is also used in phagocytosis research. The beads are supplied as aqueous suspensions and are composed mainly of polymer particles (30%) and water, (>69.0%) with small amounts of surfactant, (0.1–0.5%) sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sulfate (inorganic salts – 0.2%). This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. For more information, please refer the Product Information Sheet.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable