A3157
Sigma
Alcian Blue 8GX
certified by the Biological Stain Commission
| Synonym: | Alcian Blue, Ingrain Blue 1 |
| CAS Number: | 75881-23-1 |
| Colour Index Number: | 74240 |
| EC Number: | 278-333-8 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00010720 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24890721 |
Description
| Application | Certified by the BSC for use in staining in Mowry's pH 2.5 method, in Scott's pH 5.7 method, and in Kreyberg's method for keratin and mucin. |
Properties
| grade | certified by the Biological Stain Commission |
| composition | dye content, ≥50% |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
References
| reference | Penny, DP et al, Analysis and testing of biological stains - The Biological Stain Commission Procedures Biotech. Histochem. 77(5&6), 237-275, (2002) |







