Amyloid Stain, Congo Red
SIGMA/HT60
Synonym: Puchtler’s Modification for Amyloid
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | hematology histology |
| dilution | (for histology) |
| IVD | for in vitro diagnostic use |
| Quality Level | 500  |
| shelf life | Expiry date on the label. |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Amyloid protein is detected in tissue with Congo red, a metachromatic stain. Staining is intensified by pretreatment of tissue with alkaline sodium chloride. |
| Symbol |    GHS02,GHS05,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H290 - H315 - H319 - H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P210 - P233 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | F,T |
| Risk Statements | 45-11-20/21/22-36/38-68/20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 53-16-26-36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2924 8(3) / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 57.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 14.0 °C - closed cup |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 41116121 |
| Components | Congo Red Solution (kit only) 500 mL; Sodium Chloride Solution, Alcoholic (kit only) 500 mL; Sodium Hydroxide Solution (kit only) 2 x 12 mL |