55463

Micro particles based on polystyrene, dark blue

size: 10 μm

• Synonym(s): Polystyrene blue microbeads (10 μm), Latex-coated polystyrene beads (10 μm), Latex beads from PS, dark blue
• MDL number: MFCD00131491
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• form: suspension (aqueous)
• crosslinking: 2 % cross-linked
• concentration: 5% (solids)
• particle size: 10 μm
• bp: 30-80 °C
• mp: 240 °C
• application(s): glass & ceramic; industrial qc; pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Ideal for profiling the particle size distribution (PSD) of a particle system.
The particle size of 10 μm is characterized using Coulter multisizer III.

Application

Used for standardization and validation of particle size analyzers.
Also used:

• to produce a monolayer assembly of colloidal particles for optical microscopy study
• as a model compound for comparison in uptake inhibition assay using A. castellanii trophozoites

Features and Benefits

• suitable for routine instrument calibration checking, testing and corrections
• particle size traceable to Community Bureau of Reference (BCR) standards
• available in 5 mL pack size as a neat sample

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves