METHYL BLUE
METHYL BLUE For Microscopy
C.I.No.42780It is used as a stain in histology, and stains collagen blue in tissue sections.
Short Name: METHYL BLUE
Synonym: Cotton blue, Helvetia blue, Acid blue 93
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3032
Grade
For Microscopy
Purity
CAS No.
28983-56-4
HS Code
3204.9000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Bluish black powder
Odour
Odorless
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Dark blue to dark brown powder or crystals
Absorption maxima in 0.005M HCI
595 - 605 nm
Specific absorptivity in 0.005M HCI
675 - 1125
Loss on drying (at 110°C)
Max. 7.0%
Suitability (for microscopy)
Passes test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement
P261-P305 + P351 + P338