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Aquatex®

(aqueous mounting agent) for microscopy

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UNSPSC Code:
41116121

Quality Level

form

liquid

color

yellow

refractive index

n20/D 1.390-1.400

pH

7 (20 °C in H2O)

density

1.08 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

Aquatex® is a ready-to-use aqueous mounting medium used primarily in connection with hematology specimens stained by means of enzyme-cytochemical reactions. It can also be used for mounting purposes in connection with immunohistological specimens or histological lipid stains in frozen sections, e. g. using Oil red O staining solution (Product number 1.02419).
Thanks to the practical user-friendly dropping bottle, the mounting medium can be easily and safely dropped onto the slide without smearing. The closure of the nozzle ensures that the viscosity of the medium remains constant, meaning that the mounting medium is immediately ready for use. 100mL Aquatex® are sufficient for approx. 200 - 300 samples. Aquatex® is an IVD registered product and CE certified, thus can be used for clinical diagnostic purposes. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.

Refractive index (20 °C) 1.390 - 1.400
Viscosity (20 °C) 170 - 280 mPa*s
Fluorescence (at 340 nm as quinine) < 500 ppb

Analysis Note

pH-value: 6.5 - 7.5
Refractive index (n D/20): 1.390 - 1.400
Fluorescence (as quinine at 340 nm): ≤ 500 ppb
Viscosity (20 °C): 170 - 280 mPa∙s
Suitability for microscopy: passes test

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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