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Eukitt^® Quick-hardening mounting medium

for microscopy

• Synonym(s): Poly(butyl methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate)
• Linear Formula: [CH₂C(CH₃)[CO₂(CH₂)₃CH₃]]_X[CH₂C(CH₃)(CO₂CH₃)]_Y
• CAS Number: 25608-33-7
• MDL number: MFCD00145620
• PubChem Substance ID: 24845633
• NACRES: MA.02

Properties

• grade: for microscopy
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• color: yellow
• refractive index: n/D 1.490-1.500
• viscosity: 250-500 mPa.s, neat(25 °C)(lit.)
• suitability: in accordance for application
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: COC(=O)C(C)=C.CCCCOC(=O)C(C)=C
• InChI: 1S/C8H14O2.C5H8O2/c1-4-5-6-10-8(9)7(2)3;1-4(2)5(6)7-3/h2,4-6H2,1,3H3;1H2,2-3H3
• InChI key: WHLPIOPUASGRQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

This is a mounting medium (contains 45% acrylic resin and 55% xylenes), used in microscopy. It is an adhesive and specimen preservative that can be used manually and in automated coverslipping equipment. Special purpose adhesive and sealant for use with glass, non plastic and other non-reactive materials. It spreads quickly and evenly without forming any air bubbles.

Physical properties

Fast-drying (20 minutes), Refractive index close to that of glass (1.510), chemically neutral, little sensitivity to water, no reaction to staining, temperature limits: 42°C-17°C, not affected by ultraviolet light, non yellowing, unaffected by cold, stays optically clear for over 10 years, can be used in place of epoxy resins for mounting petrographic thin sections, used in fluorescence dyes in bones.

Legal Information

Eukitt is a registered trademark of Orsatec GmbH

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H304 - H315 - H319 - H335 - H373 - H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P314 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 73.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 23 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves