GBL® ROSA-STAIN

2480-Cotton Blue Lactophenol Stain

Title Description
REF No 2480
Purpose It is used to stain fungi and examine them under a microscope.
Ingredients Cotton blue, phenol, lactic acid, glycerin.
Working Principle Lactophenol cotton blue is a blue stain for the direct examination of clinical specimens for fungal elements. The lactic acid in the solution is used especially for the preservation of the fungal elements, phenol for the killing of fungi and cotton blue (aniline blue) for the staining, providing a good appearance.
Warnings, Precautions, Recommendations Danger Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic by inhalation. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic damage. May cause organ damage through prolonged or repeated exposure. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of exposure or interaction IF: Get medical advice/attention.
Application 1- A drop of 95% ethyl alcohol is dropped onto the slide.
2- Take some amount of culture with a nucleus and distribute it in this drop by crushing it with the help of a nucleus.
3- Wait for the alcohol to evaporate.
4- Add a drop of cotton blue lactophenol stain (GBL-2480) and spread it gently with a cotton pick. 5- Cover the coverslip, press lightly and spread.
6- Wait for 10 minutes for the stain to interact and examine under the microscope.
Theoretical Results
Fungal elements Light blue

Related Media
Shelf Life 24 months
Shelf Life After Opening the Lid
Storage Temperature 15-25 °C
pH (at 25°C)
Transportation Information Carriage by road/shipment (ADR/RID) - UN2821, Phenol solution 6.1, II
Carriage/shipment by sea (IMDG) - UN1992, Phenol solution 6.1, II
Air transport/shipment (ICAO/IATA) - UN1992, Phenol solution 6.1, II
Ordering and Packaging Information
Order No Unit Volume Packaging Type Quantity in a Parcel
442480050050 Bottle 100 ml 50 ml, HDPE White Bottle with Dropper 72
442480050250 Bottle 250 ml 250 ml, PP White Bottle with Dropper 32

Keywords cotton, blue, lactophenol, stain.
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