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Mayer′s Mucicarmine Stain Solution

• Synonym(s): Mucicarmine Stain Solution according to Mayer
• CAS Number: 51395-97-2
• MDL number: MFCD00071289
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: MA.02

Properties

• product line: BioChemika
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): microbe id | staining: suitable
• suitability: suitable for microscopy; fungi
• application(s): food and beverages; hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

Most mucins contain serveral glycoproteins and can therefore be detected by stains for carbohydrates. Best carmine stain is specifically used for glycogens. Mucicarmine is an empirical stain. When applied for fungal staining, it stains the spores and hyphae as pale to dark red.

Components

Composition:
Carmine 1 g, Aluminum chloride 0.5 g, water 2 ml

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH014,EUH071
• Storage Class Code: 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves