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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Giemsa Stain
Giemsa Stain is used as a laboratory reagent and stain for microscopy. It is also used for the histopathologic detection of malaria and other parasites such as spirochete and protozoan. The stain is also been incorporated in differential staining between bacterial and human cells. The compound has been used in combination with May-Grunwald or Wright Stain (sc-203763) as a histological hematology stain.
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Giemsa Stain is used as a laboratory reagent and stain for microscopy. It is also used for the histopathologic detection of malaria and other parasites such as spirochete and protozoan. The stain is also been incorporated in differential staining between bacterial and human cells. The compound has been used in combination with May-Grunwald or Wright Stain (sc-203763) as a histological hematology stain.
Solubility
Insoluble in water (<0.1%), methanol (5.8 mg/L), and ethanol.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
∼300°C
Quantity
50 g
Solubility Information
Insoluble in water (<0.1%),methanol (5.8mg/L),and ethanol.
Chemical Name or Material
Giemsa Stain
Hazard Category
H319
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber
257-438-2
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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