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Mayer′s Mucicarmine Stain Solution

Synonym(s):

Mucicarmine Stain Solution according to Mayer

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
MA.02

product line

BioChemika

Quality Level

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

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

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Supplementary Hazards

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

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