Carbol fuchsin staining solution (1 : 1)
Carbolfuchsin staining solution (1 : 1) is designed for use in medical and histological diagnostics and is ideal for staining bacteria and sperm. It enables the differential visualization of structures due to its specific binding ability.
Chemically, carbol fuchsin is a solution of basic fuchsin, phenol and ethanol. Basic fuchsin, a triphenylmethane dye, is capable of visualizing cell structures by binding directly to cell components, while phenol acts as a mediator to make cell walls permeable to staining. Ethanol acts as a solvent, allowing the dye to be evenly distributed.
Applications can lead to the visualization of specific types of bacteria, such as mycobacteria, that are difficult to detect using conventional staining methods. Similarly, it can be used in andrology to visualize and quantify sperm. In both cases, it can contribute to improved diagnostics.
Chemically, carbol fuchsin is a solution of basic fuchsin, phenol and ethanol. Basic fuchsin, a triphenylmethane dye, is capable of visualizing cell structures by binding directly to cell components, while phenol acts as a mediator to make cell walls permeable to staining. Ethanol acts as a solvent, allowing the dye to be evenly distributed.
Applications can lead to the visualization of specific types of bacteria, such as mycobacteria, that are difficult to detect using conventional staining methods. Similarly, it can be used in andrology to visualize and quantify sperm. In both cases, it can contribute to improved diagnostics.
Article no.: 16068
Bacteria / sperm staining
Important Information
Sales restriction: no private users!
UN-Nummer: 2920
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Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
product information
Relevant Ingredients:
• Ethyl alcohol
• Fuchsine (C.I.: 42510)
• Phenol
Hazard and safety instructions
| Signal Word 1: Gefahr |
| Signal Word 2: flamme, acid_red, silhouete, |
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