Gentian Violet, 2% Methanolic
Manufacturer: LabChem Inc.
Gentian Violet, 2% Methanolic from LabChem Inc. is a concentrated biological stain and analytical reagent prepared in a methanol base. This 2% formulation provides intensive staining power for microbiology and histology applications, particularly where rapid fixation and deep pigment penetration are required. It is manufactured to stringent standards for purity and consistency, ensuring dependable performance in research, clinical, and industrial quality control laboratories.
Description
Features:
- Dual-Action Formulation: The methanol solvent provides rapid fixation of bacterial smears or tissue sections, eliminating the need for separate heat-fixation steps in some protocols
- Intensive Pigmentation: The 2% concentration provides a higher dye-to-solvent ratio than standard 1% solutions, ensuring vibrant, high-contrast results even in specimens with low affinity for the dye
- Rapid Evaporation: The methanolic base evaporates quickly, speeding up slide preparation times in high-volume clinical or industrial settings
- Superior Adherence: Enhanced solvent penetration ensures the Gentian Violet complex is locked into the peptidoglycan layers of Gram-positive organisms more effectively
Safety & Regulatory Information:
- Personal Protection: Work exclusively in a certified fume hood. Wear nitrile or butyl gloves, splash goggles, and a lab coat. Gentian Violet causes permanent, deep purple staining on skin and porous surfaces.
- Storage: Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Keep away from sparks, open flames, and heat.
- Shipping: Regulated under DOT as UN1230, Methanol, Class 3 (6.1), PG II.
| Chemical DOT Description | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (METHANOL) |
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| Chemical Hazard Class | 3 |
| Chemical Packaging Group | P.G.II |
| Hazard Symbol 1 |
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Gentian Violet, 2% Methanolic from LabChem Inc. is a concentrated biological stain and analytical reagent prepared in a methanol base. This 2% formulation provides intensive staining power for microbiology and histology applications, particularly where rapid fixation and deep pigment penetration are required. It is manufactured to stringent standards for purity and consistency, ensuring dependable performance in research, clinical, and industrial quality control laboratories.
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