Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v
Quantity/Pack Size – 125 ml
Form – Liquid Solution
Grade – Laboratory Grade
Application – Microbiology Staining, Gram Staining
Product Overview
Our Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v solution is a high-purity, ready-to-use reagent meticulously formulated for precise counterstaining in Gram staining procedures. This essential microbiology stain delivers consistent and vivid pink-to-red coloration of Gram-negative bacteria, facilitating clear differentiation from Gram-positive organisms. Engineered for reliability, our solution ensures reproducible results, making it an indispensable component for both routine laboratory work and advanced research settings. The carefully controlled 0.5% w/v concentration guarantees optimal staining intensity, providing excellent contrast and helping users achieve accurate morphological analysis. Crafted under stringent quality control standards, this Safranine solution minimizes background staining and precipitation, leading to cleaner microscopic fields and unambiguous interpretations. Its stable formulation extends shelf life, offering long-term utility in busy laboratory environments. With our Gram’s Safranine, you can confidently perform critical bacterial identification, enhancing practical learning and supporting robust scientific investigations. This vital reagent is designed to meet the demanding requirements of various microbiological applications, offering unparalleled clarity and ease of use. It plays a crucial role in distinguishing bacterial species, which is fundamental to understanding their characteristics and functions. The superior quality of this solution ensures that every experiment yields dependable data, contributing significantly to successful scientific outcomes. It is a cornerstone for any laboratory focused on bacterial diagnostics or cellular research, providing the foundational tool for clear visual analysis and fostering accurate discoveries across scientific disciplines.
FAQs
1. What is the primary function of Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v in microbiology?
Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v serves as a crucial counterstain in the Gram staining method, primarily used to stain Gram-negative bacteria a distinct pink or red, making them visible and differentiable from Gram-positive bacteria which retain the primary stain.
2. How should this Safranine solution be stored to maintain its efficacy?
For optimal stability and longevity, Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v should be stored at room temperature (15-30°C) in its original, tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations.
3. Is this solution ready-to-use or does it require further dilution?
Our Gram’s Safranine 0.5% w/v solution is supplied as a ready-to-use reagent, pre-formulated to the optimal concentration for immediate application in Gram staining procedures without requiring any further dilution.
4. Can this Safranine solution be used for general histology or only microbiology?
While primarily formulated and optimized for bacterial differentiation in microbiology, Safranine can have limited applications in certain histological staining protocols. However, its main strength lies in its microbiological utility.
5. What color results can I expect for Gram-negative bacteria when using this product?
When properly applied in the Gram staining protocol, Gram-negative bacteria will consistently appear in shades of pink to red, providing a clear visual contrast to the purple-stained Gram-positive bacteria.
