Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Gram’s Differentiator

Product Code. 12906297

Brand: Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ PL.7008

Description

Use as a decolorizer in the Gram Staining Method for differentiating Gram positive and negative bacteria. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Gram’s Differentiator is an acetone solution manufactured to the highest standards, according to all current regulatory requirements, and CE labelled.

Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Gram Stain solutions are manufactured in purpose-designed laboratories to the highest standards using the finest raw materials. Strict quality control and filtering techniques are employed prior to release to ensure that all solutions offer excellent performance characteristics.

• Ready-to-use acetone solution in a convenient, economical size
• Acts as a decolorizer to remove the initial stain from the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria
• Apply after staining with crystal violet and iodine solutions, and before using a counterstain

Specifications

• Solution Type: Ready-to-use Reagent
• Type: Gram's Differentiator - decolorization
• Quantity: 2L
• Certifications/Compliance: CE marked (98/78/EC)
• Format: Liquid
• For Use With (Application): Gram’s Staining Method for the Initial Differentiation of Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria
• Color: Clear, colorless
• Boiling Point: 56–78°C at 1013hPa
• Composition: Acetone 50 – <100%, Ethanol 25 – <50%, Methanol 2.5 – <5%
• Storage Requirements: Keep at temperature not exceeding 20°C
• Stain Type: Gram
• Volume (Metric): 2 L

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Grams Differentiator

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H371-May cause damage to organs.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P308+P311-IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : acetone, ethanol, methanol