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R8382

Sigma-Aldrich

Reagent Alcohol

used for histology tissue preparation

Synonym(s):

SD3A Alcohol, Specially Denatured Ethanol, 3A formulation, Ethanol, RGA, denatured alcohol

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CAS Number:
64-17-5
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
329824036
NACRES:
NA.47
technique(s):
tissue processing: suitable
application(s):
hematology
histology
bp:
78 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
59 hPa ( 20 °C)

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

200

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

59 hPa ( 20 °C)

form

solution

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 % (lit.)

concentration

100%

technique(s)

tissue processing: suitable

color

colorless

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

-114 °C (lit.)

density

0.790 g/cm3

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

OCC

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Reagent Alcohol (70%) is a high-purity alcohol solution specifically formulated for use in histology tissue preparation. This reagent is essential for various laboratory applications, including tissue fixation, dehydration, and processing, ensuring optimal results in histological studies.

Application

Reagent alcohol has been used in most histology and cytology procedures for histology tissue preparation.

Components

95 parts of specially denatured ethyl alcohol 3A with 5 parts of isopropyl alcohol. Final concentrations are ~ 90% ethanol, 5% methanol and 5% isopropanol.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319,H371

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

57.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

14 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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