Gram's Iodine For Microscopoical Staining

  • CAS :
  • REF :
    25369
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QUANTITY PRICE ENQUIRY
25 gm Rs 1025.0
100 gm Rs 4037.5

Product Information

Formula: Iodine (I₂) and potassium iodide (KI) in water CAS: Mixture EC No.: Mixture M (Molar Mass): Not applicable D (Density): ~1.00 g/cm³ mp (Melting Point): Not applicable bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable Optical Rotation: Not applicable

Chemicals Properties

Composition (Lugol's iodine): Iodine: 1.0 g Potassium iodide: 2.0 g Distilled water: 300 mL Appearance: Deep amber to brown solution Iodine Concentration: ~0.33% w/v Staining Function: Mordant in Gram staining, fixes crystal violet in Gram-positive bacteria Color: Brown Clarity: Clear, may darken on exposure to light Stability: 3-6 months when stored properly in amber bottle

Hazard Information

Hazard: Causes skin and eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed Safety: Wear protective gloves/eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and clothing (stains) Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed, amber glass container. Protect from light