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48900

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Giemsa Stain, Modified Solution

(for the staining (of cellular blood components and blood parasites))

Synonym(s):

Azure eosin methylene blue, Giemsa solution

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

type

(for research use only)

Quality Level

shelf life

limited shelf life

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

suitability

Chlamydia spp.
Histoplasma spp.
Plasmodium spp.
Trichomonas spp.
bacteria
protozoa
spirochetes

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=CC(=[NH2+])C=C3Sc2c1

InChI

1S/C14H13N3S.ClH/c1-17(2)10-4-6-12-14(8-10)18-13-7-9(15)3-5-11(13)16-12;/h3-8,15H,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

NALREUIWICQLPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Tested for staining blood smears according to G. Clark (ed.), Staining Procedures, 4th edition, Williams & Wilkins, 173 (1981); together with May-Grünwald Solution for pap staining according to Pappenheim.

Caution

store at 20°C

Principle

When blood films are stained using Giemsa Stain, the nucleus and cytoplasm of white blood cells take on characteristic blue or pink coloration. The use of purified eosin and thiazine dyes minimizes lot-to-lot variation.

Physical form

Solution of azure B/azure II-eosin/methylene blue 1:12:2 (w/w/w) in glycerol/methanol 5:24 (v/v); total dye content: 0.6 % (w/w)

Reconstitution

Fix 10 min. in methanol; air-dry; immerse 45 min. in Giemsa Solution; rinse with distilled water; air-dry

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

12 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

48900-INTR-F:
48900-6X500ML-F:4548173269269
48900-1L-F:4548173161662
48900-6X100ML-F:4548173269245
48900-100ML-F:4548173161655
48900-500ML-F:4548173161679
48900-VAR-F:
48900-BULK-F:
48900-6X1L-F:4548173269252


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