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41506

Sigma-Aldrich

Lactophenol-picric acid solution

for microscopy

Synonym(s):
Picric acid-lactophenol solution
NACRES:
MA.02

grade

for microscopy

Quality Level

product line

BioChemika

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | staining: suitable

application(s)

food and beverages
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

fungi

General description

Picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol) has antibacterial as well as antifungal properties. It stains the fungal spores and hyphae a pale to dark yellow color.

Packaging

100 mL

Components

Composition:
Phenol 100 g, Lactic acid 100 mL,
Glycerol 200 mL, Picric acid (saturated aqueous solution) 100 ml

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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