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Sigma-Aldrich

Nigrosine (C.I. 50420)

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About This Item

CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116130
NACRES:
NA.21

pH

10 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

Quality Level

solubility

10 g/L

bulk density

750 kg/m3

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

2-30°C

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General description

The dry dye Nigrosin (C.I. 50420) water-soluble for microscopy Certistain®, is used for the preparation of a staining solution for the visualization of capsule (negative capsule staining) in bacteriological material of human origin. As a CERTISTAIN® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications.

Application

water-soluble for microscopy Certistain®

Analysis Note

Identity
- sodium:
passes test
- UV/VIS-Spectrum: passes test
Absorption maximum λ max (ethanol 50 %): 570 - 580 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.025 g/l; ethanol 50 %): 200 - 300
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 15 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test

Legal Information

CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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