Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Neutral Red Stain, Concentrated

Product Code. 12966307

Brand: Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ PL.8002

Description

Used as a counterstain in Gram staining to easily identify gram negative organisms. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ Neutral Red Stain, Concentrated is a 10x concentrated microbiological stain manufactured to the highest standards, according to all regulatory requirements, and CE labelled.

Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ stains 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 stains offer excellent performance characteristics.

• 10X concentrated – 100mL is diluted to 1L of ready-to-use stain
• Neutral Red is used as a counterstain to easily identify gram-negative bacteria
• Apply after decolorization to make decolorized organisms visible

Specifications

• Solution Type: Concentrated Reagent
• Type: Neutral Red Stain
• Quantity: 100mL
• 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: Red
• Composition: Ethanol 25 – <50%, Glycerol 10 – <25%, Methanol 2.5 – <5%, and N8,N8,3-Trimethyl-2,8-phenazinediamine monohydrochloride 2.5 – <5%
• Storage Requirements: Keep at temperature not exceeding 20°C
• Stain Type: Gram Counterstain
• Volume (Metric): 100 mL (Yields 1 L Ready-to-Use Stain)

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Neutral Red Concentrate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H371-May cause 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.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• 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 thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P308+P311-IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P405-Store locked up.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethanol, glycerol, N8, N8, 3-trimethyl-2, 8-phenazinediaminemonohydrochloride,methanol