Alcohol (80% v/v), ACS Grade
Manufacturer: VWR International
Description
The ACS (American Chemical Society) grade designation ensures the highest quality standards for laboratory denatured alcohol, meeting rigorous specifications for cytology and histology use. The formulation contains 72% ethyl alcohol with 3.4-4.0% methanol and 3.6-4.4% 2-propanol as denaturants, with approximately 20% water content optimized for tissue processing and staining procedures. The water component supports tissue hydration during processing while maintaining alcohol performance for fixation and dehydration steps.
Features:
- BDH Alcohol, 80% v/v, ACS Grade denatured reagent alcohol
- ACS designation ensures highest quality standards for laboratory use
- Total alcohol content: 80% v/v with ~20% water
- Ethyl alcohol: 72% composition
- Denaturant: 3.4-4.0% methanol and 3.6-4.4% 2-propanol
- Clear, colorless liquid for cytology and histology applications
- Available sizes: 4L poly bottle
- Suitable for tissue processing, fixation, and specimen preparation
| Chemical Characteristics | Liquid, Colorless |
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| Chemical CAS Number | 64-17-5 |
| Chemical Formula | H3CCH2OH |
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BDH Alcohol (80% v/v), ACS Grade Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | Download |
Starting at $91.35
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