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Gram′s decolorizer solution

for Gram staining

Synonym(s):

Acetone ethanol mixture

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
MA.02
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Product Name

Gram′s decolorizer solution, for Gram staining

form

liquid

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.361

density

0.80 g/mL at 20 °C

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

Quality Level

Application

Gram′s decolorizer solution is used in Gram staining procedure, after the iodine step to remove the crystal violet dye. The decolorizer dissolves the lipid layer from the gram-negative cells.

General description

Gram staining is one of the most significant staining techniques in microbiology. Gram′s decolorizer solution is a mixture of ethanol and acetone.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

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Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

68.0 °F

flash_point_c

20 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
易制毒化学品(3类)
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