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115936 Erythrosine B (C.I. 45430)

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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaMolar Mass
16423-68-0240-474-8C₂₀H₆I₄Na₂O₅879.87 g/mol
Description
Catalogue Number115936
SynonymsTetraiodofluorescein disodium salt
DescriptionErythrosine B (C.I. 45430)
OverviewErythrosin B (C.I. 45430)for microscopy Certistain®, is a dry dye for microscopy that is often used as a counterstain, vizualising proteins, connective tissues, fibers and keratin in sample material of human origin. Depending on user requirements and personal preferences, it can be used for the preparation of the commonly used aqueous or alcoholic Erythrosin B staining solutions. As the dye belongs to the portfolio of Certistain® dyes, it is chemically analyzed according to strict specifications before release (CE marked and IVD product) and a high staining quality, with reliable staining results is guaranteed. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU). The IFU can be downloaded from this webpage.
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Product Information
CAS number16423-68-0
EC number240-474-8
Hill FormulaC₂₀H₆I₄Na₂O₅
Molar Mass879.87 g/mol
HS Code3212 90 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ400
Applications
Applicationfor microscopy Certistain®
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density0.625 - 0.731 g/cm3 (30.1 °C)
Flash point182 °C
Melting Point315 °C
pH value6.4 (H₂O, 30.3 °C)
Bulk density470 kg/m3
Solubility100 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1840 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSLM5950000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +2°C to +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3077 , 9, III, Marine Pollutant: P
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Dye content (gravimetrically)≥ 80 %
Identity
- sodium

passes test
- UV/VIS-Spectrumpasses test
Absorption maximum λ max (water)524 - 527 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λmax; 0.005 g/l; water)930 - 1170
TLC-Testpasses test
Loss on drying (110 °C)≤ 10 %
Suitability for microscopypasses test

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