Introduction
Histology, cytology and other related scientific disciplines study the microscopic anatomy of tissues and cells. In order to achieve a good tissue and cellular structure, the samples need to be stained in a correct manner. Methyl Violet powder dye is used in various staining methods in microscopy. It is used for the differential staining of bacteria in order to allow differentiation of Gram-positive from Gram-negative bacterial types. As Methyl Violet is a metachromatic dye, it can be also used for staining amyloid.
Technical Data
Trade name: METHYL VIOLET 2B, C.I. 42535
Chemical name:
Catalogue number: MV2B-P-X**
Available volumes:
25 g
Storing, stability and expiry date:
Transport information:
Transporting/shipment by road (ADR) - UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.(C.I. Basic Violet 1), 9, III
Transporting/shipment by sea (IMDG) - UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.(C.I. Basic Violet 1), 9, III
Transporting/shipment by air (ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR) - UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.(C.I. Basic Violet 1), 9, III
Note: Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of Class 9.
