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LB3

Latex beads, polystyrene

0.3 μm mean particle size

Synonym(s):

Latex Microspheres, Polystyrene Beads, Polystyrene Latex Particles

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MDL number:
MFCD00131491
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

0.3 μm

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General description

Polystyrene microparticles are stabilized colloidal particles that are anionic. They are producedby the polymerization of styrene under conditions that induce spontaneouscoalescent bead formation. Latex particles are ideal for phagocytosisexperiments, antibody-mediated agglutination diagnostics, electron microscopy,and cell counter calibration.

Application

Polystyrene latex beads have been used:
  • in latex particle recovery and size distribution studies
  • as a component of the colloidal suspensions for light extinction spectroscopy
  • in the quantification of microvesicles by high-sensitivity flow cytometry

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

LB3-15ML:
LB3-1ML:
LB3-BULK:
LB3-2ML:
LB3-VAR:

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