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E8886
Sigma
Erythrosin B sodium salt
certified by the Biological Stain Commission
| Synonym: | Acid Red 51, FB |
| CAS Number: | 568-63-8 |
| Linear Formula: | C20H6I4Na2O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 879.86 |
| Colour Index Number: | 45430 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00144257 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24894685 |
Description
| Suitability | Certified for use in the Jackson stain for plant anatomy; counterstain for alum hematoxylin; Kreyberg's method for keratin and mucus. |
Properties
| grade | certified by the Biological Stain Commission |
| composition | Dye content, ≥80% |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| 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) |






