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HT25A

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Elastic Stain

Synonym(s):

Modified Verhoeff Van Gieson Elastic Stain Kit

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UNSPSC Code:
41116121
NACRES:
NA.47

form

solution

Quality Level

500

shelf life

Expiry date on the label.

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

Diagnostic Implications

Demonstration of elastic tissue is useful in cases of emphysema (atrophy of elastic tissue), arteriosclerosis (thinning and loss of elastic fibers), and various other vascular diseases.

Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description
  • Ferric Chloride (kit only) 125 mL
  • Hematoxylin, Alcoholic (kit only) 2 x 200
  • Weigert's Iodine (kit only) 180 mL

Kit Components Also Available Separately

Product No.
Description
SDS
  • HT254Van Gieson Solution , for in vitro diagnostic use 250 mLSDS

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Oral - STOT SE 2

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system, Thyroid

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point(F)

55.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

13.3 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
0000301884
0000301884
0000253289
SLCL0260
0000253289

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  5. What type of ferric chloride is used to prepare the 29% solution included in the Elastic Stain Kit  (HT25A)

    Histology textbooks and procedures for Elastic Stain never state whether the anhydrous or hexahydrate forms of ferric chloride are utilized. The HT25A kit is formulated with Ferric Choride hexahydrate. 

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