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Sigma-Aldrich

Orcein

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About This Item

NACRES:
NA.21

form

solid

Quality Level

bulk density

900‑1000 kg/m3

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

2-30°C

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General description

The dry dye Orcein for microscopy Certistain® is used for the preparation of a staining solution for staining of elastic fibers. It is also used for sex chromatin staining, nuclear staining and demonstration of hepatic inclusions, especially of hepatitis B antigen. As a CERTISTAIN® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications.

Application

for microscopy Certistain®

Analysis Note

Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test
Absorption maximum λ max (NaOH 0.01 mol/l): 575 - 580 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.001 %; Sodium hydroxide solution 0.01 mol/l): 270 - 330
TLC-Test: passes test
Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 7 %
Suitability for microscopy: passes test

Legal Information

CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3


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