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DPX new

non-aqueous mounting medium for microscopy

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UNSPSC Code:
12352401
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

400

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

color

colorless

refractive index

n/D 1.519

transition temp

flash point 22.0 °C

density

0.9068 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

DPX new is a synthetic non-aqueous mounting medium for Microscopy. In its formulation, the teratogenic plasticizer Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) has been avoided, which renders the composition safer for environment and more user-friendly than the conventionally used mounting agent DPX. This product is registered as IVD and CE marked. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.

Refractive index (20°C) 1.518 - 1.521
Viscosity (20°C) 600 - 700 mPa*s

Application

Non-aqueous mounting medium

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

71.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

22.0 °C

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EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

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