A5597

Xylene Substitute

• Synonym(s): for microscopy
• EC Number: 265-068-8
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• form: solution
• greener alternative product characteristics: Designing Safer Chemicals; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• density: 0.723 g/cm³
• application(s): hematology; histology
• greener alternative category: , Aligned
• storage temp.: 2-8°C

Description

General description

Compatible with all tissue processors. May not be compatible with all permanent mounting media.

Application

Xylene Substitute has been used to dewax or de-paraffinize the specimen sections after the staining process.We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has Inherently Safer Chemistry, compared to the standard use of formalin for tissue processing. For more information see www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/papers/19608083.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P310 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 63.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 17.2 °C - closed cup