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GS1L

Sigma-Aldrich

Giemsa Stain, Modified

Synonym(s):

Giemsa Solution

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EC Number:
200-659-6
MDL number:
MFCD00081642
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
PubChem Substance ID:
24895391
NACRES:
NA.47

form

solution

Quality Level

500

shelf life

Expiry date on the label.

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

concentration

0.4 % (w/v) in buffered methanol solution, pH 6.8, with stabilizers

pH

6.75-6.95

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[Cl-].CN(C)c1ccc2N=C3C=CC(=[NH2+])C=C3Sc2c1

InChI

1S/C14H13N3S.ClH/c1-17(2)10-4-6-12-14(8-10)18-13-7-9(15)3-5-11(13)16-12;/h3-8,15H,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

NALREUIWICQLPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

When blood films are stained using Giemsa Stain, the nucleus and cytoplasm of white blood cells take on characteristic blue or pink coloration. The use of purified eosin and thiazine dyes minimizes lot-to-lot variation.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

GS1L-1L:4548173198835
GS1L-VAR:
GS1L-BULK:

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