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Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Kovac's Reagent

Product Code. 12948667
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Quantity:
100mL
Unit Size:
100mL
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Product Code. 12948667

Brand: Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ PL.375

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Description

Determine the ability of an organism to split indole from the tryptophan molecule. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Kovac's Reagent is a spot indole reagent that is used in the qualitative method of identifying tryptophanase activity in microorganisms, such as Escherichia bacterium.

Kovac’s reagent is a biochemical reagent consisting of alcohol (1-pentanol), para-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (DMAB) and hydrochloric acid. It is used for the diagnostic indole test. The indole produced yields a red complex with DMAB under the given conditions. Red coloration develops when the microorganisms possess tryptophanase activity. A negative reaction shows no color change.

Specifications

Solution Type Spot Indole Reagent
Type Kovac's Reagent
Quantity 100mL
Certifications/Compliance (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, (EU) No 453/2010, CE-mark
Format Liquid
For Use With (Application) For qualitative testing of tryptophanase activity
Color Light green
Composition 1-Pentanol, Hydrochloric acid
Storage Requirements Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C
Stain Type Miscellaneous Testing Reagents

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Kovacs Reagent
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • 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.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
  • P233-Keep container tightly closed.
  • 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.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
  • P364-And wash it before reuse.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
  • P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405-Store locked up.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1-pentanol, hydrochloric acid
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