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M5904

Mineral oil

BioReagent, Molecular Biology, light oil

Synonym(s):

light mineral oil

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CAS Number:
8042-47-5
UNSPSC Code:
12181504
NACRES:
NA.52
EC Number:
232-455-8
MDL number:
MFCD00131611
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Technique(s):
PCR: suitable

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InChI key

AEOVEGJBKQQFOP-DDVLFWKVSA-L

grade

Molecular Biology

product line

BioReagent

form

light oil

technique(s)

PCR: suitable

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.467 (lit.)

density

0.84 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for overlaying aqueous reactions and centrifuge gradients

foreign activity

DNase, RNase, Protease, none detected

storage temp.

room temp

Quality Level

200

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General description

Mineral oils are usually seen as a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons. It is derived from crude oil by distillation and refining.

Application

Mineral oil has been used:
  • to suspend the gels for capillary contraction assay
  • in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) reactions mixture to form a vapor barrier in order to prevent the evaporation of the reaction at elevated temperatures
  • as a continuous phase to prevent droplet coalescence in emulsification system

Mineral oil is suitable for use as an overlay to control evaporation and cross contamination of samples in a variety of molecular biology applications.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mineral oil delivers a better insulation strength, when compared to air. It enhances the elimination of heat from the windings, when used in a power transformer.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

No data available

flash_point_c

No data available

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

M5904-5X5ML:4548173203034 + M5904-VAR: + M5904-BULK: + M5904-5ML:4548173203027 + M5904-6X500ML:4548173203041 + M5904-500ML:4548173203010

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