Product Description
The ACID FAST DECOLORIZER is a laboratory-grade liquid used in microbiology for acid-fast staining procedures. It is designed to effectively remove the primary dye from non-acid-fast organisms while retaining the dye in acid-fast organisms. This clear or slightly tinted decolorizer has a moderate chemical odor and a neutral pH level of approximately 7. It is miscible with water, making it easy to use for differentiating acid-fast organisms like Mycobacterium species. With a density of 1.02 g/cm3, this product should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat or direct sunlight and has a shelf life of 1 year under recommended storage conditions.
FAQs of ACID FAST DECOLORIZER:
Q: What is the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER used for?
A: The ACID FAST DECOLORIZER is used in microbiology for acid-fast staining procedures to differentiate acid-fast organisms like Mycobacterium species.
Q: Is the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER poisonous?
A: Yes, the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER is poisonous.
Q: What is the storage recommendation for the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER?
A: It should be stored in a cool dry place away from heat or direct sunlight.
Q: What is the shelf life of the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER?
A: The ACID FAST DECOLORIZER has a shelf life of 1 year under recommended storage conditions.
Q: What are the main ingredients of the ACID FAST DECOLORIZER?
A: The ACID FAST DECOLORIZER contains organic solvents and alcohol-based components.