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WG80

Sigma-Aldrich

Wright-Giemsa Stain, Modified

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116121
NACRES:
NA.47

form

solution

Quality Level

shelf life

Expiry date on the label.

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

concentration

0.4 % (w/v) in methanol (buffered at pH 6.8)

pH

6.7-6.9

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

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Application

When blood films are stained using Wright-Giemsa Stain, the white blood cell nucleus and cytoplasm take on the characteristic blue or pink coloration. The combination of purified eosin and thiazine dyes in the product eliminates inconsistent staining and yields reproducible chromogenic responses.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

51.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

11 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

CAS No.

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