Crystal violet 1 %
Crystal Violet ~ 1 %, formerly SAFELINE, is a solution for use in microbiology and histology. The components of this solution are the titular crystal violet, water and isopropanol. Crystal violet, also known as gentian violet or methyl violet, is a dye of the triphenylmethane family used primarily in the staining of Gram-positive bacteria.
Water acts as a solvent in this formulation, while isopropanol promotes penetration of the dye into microbiological specimens and ensures efficient staining. The key point of the crystal violet solution is the ability of crystal violet to bind to the peptidoglycan layers of the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria. Thus, the crystal violet solution enables effective differentiation of these bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria.
The specific binding of crystal violet enables unambiguous classification and identification of bacterial strains under the microscope.
Because the chemical classification of crystal violet was changed in the past, it is no longer part of the SAFELINE product group. This means that although the product may be used in schools and similar educational institutions, it can no longer be purchased by private users.
Water acts as a solvent in this formulation, while isopropanol promotes penetration of the dye into microbiological specimens and ensures efficient staining. The key point of the crystal violet solution is the ability of crystal violet to bind to the peptidoglycan layers of the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria. Thus, the crystal violet solution enables effective differentiation of these bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria.
The specific binding of crystal violet enables unambiguous classification and identification of bacterial strains under the microscope.
Because the chemical classification of crystal violet was changed in the past, it is no longer part of the SAFELINE product group. This means that although the product may be used in schools and similar educational institutions, it can no longer be purchased by private users.
Article no.: 17398
Bacteria / sperm staining
Important Information
Sales restriction: no private users!
UN-Nummer: 1219
Warning labels:
Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
Haltbarkeit: 15 Monate
product information
Relevant Ingredients:
• Crystal Violet (C.I.: 42555)
• Isopropyl alcohol
Hazard and safety instructions
Signal Word 1: Gefahr |
Signal Word 2: flamme, exclam, silhouete, |
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