WRIGHT'S STAIN

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 68988-92-1

WRIGHT'S STAIN

EINECS NO. 273-541-5
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SYNONYMS Colorants de Wright
Wright's Fä rbemittel Wright's tinciones Polychrome methylene blue, eosinate

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE dark green crystalline powder
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STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

APPLICATIONS

Wright's stain is the combination of acid dye (red 'eosin') and a basic dye (blue 'methylene blue') for use of staining the blood smear. It highlights the differences among the different types of leukocytes (immune cells) for easier recognition of eosinophils or basophils during the counting process. There are various related staining products of Wright's stain which are combinations of eosin, azure, and methylene blue in pH adjusted solution. Examples are Wright-Giemsa stain, Gram's stain, and Jenner's stain.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

dark green crystalline powder

ASSAY

99.0% min

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HAZARD CLASS Not regulated
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OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XN, Risk Phrases: 40, Safety Phrases: 24/25/36/37/45
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