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D.P.X.

Neutral mounting medium

• EC Number: 215-535-7
• MDL number: MFCD00135554
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 100
• form: viscous liquid
• color: yellow
• refractive index: n20/D 1.521 (lit.)
• density: 0.904 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

D.P.X is a mixture of distyrene (polystyrene), a plasticizer (tricresyl phosphate), and xylene. It facilitates the protection of stains and can dry quickly.

Application

D.P.X. has been used as a mounting medium for mounting:

• rat brain sections for immunohistochemistry studies
• mouse small intestine sections for morphometry studies
• gastrointestinal tract sections of rats for immunohistochemistry

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H304,H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335,H373,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system,Liver,Kidney, Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 77.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 25 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves