Description
PAS staining kit, for microscopy, Density (D) ~1 g/cm³, Storage temp. +15 to +25 °C, UN-Nr. 1789
Periodic Acid Schiff staining is generally used for detecting carbohydrates in tissue.
Directions for use
Staining is carried out in 3 steps: Periodic acid transforms 1.2 glycol groups to aldehyde groups, which are stained with Schiff’s reagent. Hemalum solution performs counter staining of nuclei.Result: Carbohydrates red, nuclei blue-violet.
The kit contains
Periodic acid solution 1 % (Art. No. HP00), Schiff’s reagent (Art. No. X900), Hemalum solution acid acc. to Mayer (Art. No. T865)Contents of this kit may be bought separately.
Not a medical device / Not an IVD product
Compliance & Safety Information
Danger
Hazard Statements (H-Phrases)
H290
May be corrosive to metals
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H315
Causes skin irritation
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H350
May cause cancer
H373
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements (P-Phrases)
P202
P202 – No description available
P270
P270 – No description available
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P313
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.