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Latex beads, polystyrene

1.1 μm mean particle size

Synonym(s):

Latex Microspheres, Polystyrene Beads, Polystyrene Microspheres

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41121800
NACRES:
NB.22

form

aqueous suspension

composition

Solids, 10%

packaging

pack of 1 mL
pack of 15 mL
pack of 2 mL

mean particle size

1.1 μm

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General description

Latex bead suspensions mostly contain polymer particles and water. It includes small amounts of surfactant, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sulfate. Polystyrene microparticles are stabilized colloidal particles bearing a negative charge. Polymerization of styrene under certain conditions results in spontaneous coalescent bead formation leading to the formation of microparticles.

Application

Latex beads, polystyrene have been used:
  • in phagocytosis experiments
  • to provide a stimulated condition for adjusting the neutrophil count in cell suspension
  • to incubate macrophages for phagosome trafficking assays

Biochem/physiol Actions

Latex beads (polystyrene) are used in electron microscopy, cell counter calibration, antibody-mediated and agglutination diagnostics.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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