Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ ZN Carbol Fuchsin Stain

Use as a primary stain for identifying acid-fast mycobacterium. Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ ZN Carbol Fuchsin Stain is a ready-to-use stain that is manufactured to the highest standards, according to all current regulatory requirements, and CE labelled.

Brand:  Pro-Lab Diagnostics™ PL7018

Product Code. 12916317

Description

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 stain in convenient and economical sizes
• The most common primary stain for use with the Ziehl-Neelsen method
• Lipid-soluble red stain contains phenol, which helps the stain penetrate the cell wall 

Specifications

• Volume (Metric): 500 mL
• Certifications/Compliance: CE marked (98/78/EC)
• For Use With (Application): Staining of acid-fast mycobacterium using the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method
• Composition: Ethanol 10 - <25% , Phenol 5 - <10% , Methanol 1 - <2.5% , Basic fuchsin 1 - <2.5%
• Stain Type: Acid Fast

• Type: Carbol Fuchsin
• Format: Liquid
• Color: Yellow/Magenta
• Storage Requirements: Keep at temperature not exceeding 20°C

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• ZN Carbol Fuchsin

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• 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.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethanol, phenol, methanol, basic fuchsin