Description
2-Propanol, ROTIPURAN®, min. 99,8 %, p.a., ACS, ISO, Molar mass (M) 60,10 g/mol, Density (D) 0,79 g/cm³, Flash point (flp) 12 °C, Boiling point (bp) 82 to 83 °C, CAS No. 67-63-0, UN-Nr. 1219, EC No. 200-661-7, Empirical formula C3H8O
Isopropanol as Clearing Agent
Isopropanol is well suited as clearing agent for paraffin-embedding, because it is compatible to melted paraffin: After dehydrating with isopropanol the sample is incubated in a mixture of isopropanol abs. and paraffin (1:1) at approx. 60 °C. After a further incubation step with pure paraffin, the sample is embedded as usual. This method is particularly suitable to smooth organs. Since embedding can start immediately after alcohol step, the working process is shortened significantly.
Compliance & Safety Information
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H225
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H336
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P210
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233
P233 – No description available
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.