Epredia™ Modified Grocott' s Methenamine Silver (Periodic Acid) Stain Kit

Distinguish fungi, basement membranes and opportunistic organisms such as Pneumocystis Carinii in tissue sections with Epredia™ Modified Grocott's Methenamine Silver (Periodic Acid)

Brand:  Epredia™ 88036

Product Code. 12563657

Description

• Fungi, basement membranes and opportunistic organisms, along with reticular fibers, are stained black
• Background is stained green

Specifications

• Type: Silver Nitrate Solution (5%)
• Quantity: 30mL

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : silver nitrate