Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Methylene Blue Stain

Product Code. 12881813

Brand: Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ PL.7027

Description

Use as a counterstain during Ziehl-Neelsen and Kinyoun staining. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Methylene Blue Stain is a ready-to-use stain to differentiate non-acid-fast organisms from mycobacterium. It is manufactured to the highest standards, according to all regulatory requirements, and CE labelled.

Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Microbiological 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.

Acid-fast organisms, such as Mycobacterium, have wax-like, nearly impermeable cell walls that make them highly resistant to typical microbiological stains. They require staining via either the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method, which requires heating, or the Kinyoun method, which does not. The basic method seen in Gram staining is used: a primary stain is applied, a differentiator removes the stain from non-acid-fast organisms and a counterstain is then applied to identify the decolored organisms.

• Ready-to-use solution in a convenient, economical size
• Acts as a counter-stain for non-acid-fast organisms in the Ziehl-Neelsen or Kinyoun staining method
• Apply only after staining with Carbol Fuchsin and using a differentiator/decolorizer
• Decolorized non-acid-fast cells take up the contrasting blue color for easy detection

Specifications

• Solution Type: Reagent
• Type: Methylene Blue
• Quantity: 500mL
• Certifications/Compliance: (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex II, (EU) No 453/2010, CE-mark
• Format: Liquid
• For Use With (Application): For Mycobacteria acid fast stains
• Color: Dark blue
• Composition: Methanol, Methylene Blue
• Storage Requirements: <20°C
• Stain Type: Acid Fast Stain

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methylene Blue

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

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.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
• 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.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog to extinguish.
• P308+P311-IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P405-Store locked up.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : methanol