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Staining Solutions & Kits

PAPANICOLAOUS SOLUTION 3b

RA002005

Identity

Product code
RA002005

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Boiling point [°C] 64.5 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 97.68 mmHg mmHg
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 97.68 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 1.59 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.81 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 36.50 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 6 % %
Colour Green purple —
Odour Alcoholic odour —
Odour threshold 160 ppm ppm
pH value 7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -97.8 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 422 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 12 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Dark brownish red solution —
Absorption maxima λmax;1 615 - 620 nm nm
Absorption maxima λ 2 525 - 532 nm nm
Absorbance A1, λ 1diluted 1:500; 1 cm 0.090 - 0.120 —
Absorbance A2, λ 2 diluted 1:500; 1 cm 0.600 - 0.700 —
Suitability (for microscopy) Passes test —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
125 mL RA002005-PK-125ML