CONGO RED INDICATOR For Microscopy

C.I.No.22120 Congo red is used to stain microscopic preparates, especially as a cytoplasm and erythrocyte stain.

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0283 For Microscopy 573-58-0 C32H22N6Na2O6S2 696.65 3204.1421 60 Months

Packings

25 g,100 g,1000 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour Brownish red powder
Odour Odorless
pH value 8-9.5
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water

Specifications

Appearance Brownish red powder
Appearance of solution (1.0 g/L; water) almost clear to slightly turbid , red solution
Transition range at pH 3.0 to pH 5.2 Violet to orange red
Loss on drying (at 110°C) Max 5.0%
Sensitivity test Passes test

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Health Hazard
Symbol GHS08
Signal Word Danger
UN No.
IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H350-H361d
Precaution Statement P201-P281-P308 + P313
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 28-Sep-2016