Methylene Blue Zinc Free is a form of methylene blue, which is a synthetic dye and chemical compound with a host of applications in biological, chemical, and industrial fields. This is highly soluble in water, forming a blue solution at low concentrations. It helps in visualizing cells, tissues, and microorganisms, making it a useful tool in histology and microbiology. The stain is useful, especially for staining bacterial cells, protozoa, and animal tissues. Methylene Blue Zinc Free has a wide range of applications in the medical, biological, chemical research, and aquacultural fields.
Criteria | Specification |
Appearance (Color) | Green or Brown |
Appearance (Form) | Crystalline Powder |
Assay (Dried Basis) | 98.0-103.0% |
Residue on Ignition | Max 1.2% |
Solubility | Clear, blue to dark blue solution at 0.1% water |
Loss on Drying | Max 4 % |
Copper (Cu) + Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.02% |
Arsenic | Max 8 ppm |