For use with Hematoxylin P.T.A., Masson Fontana, Orcein, Paraldehyde Fuchsin and Reticulin staining kits.
Potassium permanganate, 0.5% solution is used as a component of many special stains kits, such as Masson Fontana, Paraldehyde Fuchsin, Hematoxylin P.T.A., Reticulin and Reticulin Contrast. The primary role of the solution is mild oxidation of the section (usually combined with sulfuric acid) and additional enhancement of activities of reactive spots on the tissue sample.
Trade name: POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, 0.5% SOLUTION
Chemical name:
Catalogue number: KP05-OT-X**
Available volumes:
100 mL
Storing, stability and expiry date:
Transport information:
Transporting/shipment by road (ADR) - UN3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (potassium permanganate), 9, III
Transporting/shipment by sea (IMDG) - UN3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (potassium permanganate), 9, III
Transporting/shipment by air (ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR) - UN3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (potassium permanganate), 9, III
Note: Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg or L, not dangerous goods of class 9.
