The dry dye Orcein for microscopy Certistain® is used for the preparation of a staining solution for staining of elastic fibers. It is also used for sex chromatin staining, nuclear staining and demonstration of hepatic inclusions, especially of hepatitis B antigen. As a CERTISTAIN® dye it is chemically quality-certified according to highest standards and strict specifications.
Application
for microscopy Certistain®
Analysis Note
Identity (UV/VIS-Spectrum): passes test Absorption maximum λ max (NaOH 0.01 mol/l): 575 - 580 nm Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.001 %; Sodium hydroxide solution 0.01 mol/l): 270 - 330 TLC-Test: passes test Loss on drying (110 °C): ≤ 7 % Suitability for microscopy: passes test
Legal Information
CERTISTAIN is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
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