Epredia™ Modified Grocott' s Methenamine Silver (Periodic Acid) Stain Kit

Distinguish fungi, basement membranes and opportunistic organisms such as Pneumocystis Carinii in tissue sections with Epredia™ Modified Grocott's Methenamine Silver (Periodic Acid)

Product Code	Brand	Type
10198198	Epredia™ 87008	Silver stain kit, Periodic acid
12500037	Epredia™ 88023	Methenamine/Borax
12563647	Epredia™ 88024	Fast Green Stain Solution
12573647	Epredia™ 88025	Sodium Thiosulfate Solution
12583647	Epredia™ 88026	Gold Chloride Solution (0.1%)
12593647	Epredia™ 88027	Periodic Acid Schiff
12563657	Epredia™ 88036	Silver Nitrate Solution (5%)

Description

• Fungi, basement membranes and opportunistic organisms, along with reticular fibers, are stained black
• Background is stained green

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• SILVER STAIN KIT, PERIODIC ACID, INC 6 X METHENAMI ne/Borax capsules, 125mL Fast Green stain solu., 125mL sodium thiosulfate solu., 125mL Gold chlorid e solu. (0.1%), 125mL Periodic acid solu. (1%) and 30mL Silver nitrate solu. (5%)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable solid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H360F-May damage fertility.

Precautionary Statement

• P101-If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
• P102-Keep out of reach of children.
• P103-Read label before use.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : silver nitrate, tetra borate sodium salts, methenamine