Methylene blue
Product Overview & Quality
- Product Name: Methylene blue
- Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-1137)
- Grade: Laboratory Grade (Lab Grade). Manufactured under Kemaus standard quality control to ensure uniform color intensity and dependable solubility. It yields a vibrant, clear blue solution perfect for educational science labs, biological staining, and routine water quality testing.
- Physical Properties: Odorless, dark green to greenish-brown fine crystalline powder with a metallic luster.
- Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol.
- Key Use: Widely utilized as a primary biological stain for microscopic examination of plant cells, animal tissues, and bacterial morphology. Functions as an effective redox indicator (turns colorless in reducing environments). Also applied in environmental testing to evaluate the adsorption capacity of activated carbon and in wastewater color removal models.
Safety & Hazards
- Classification: Harmful if swallowed (Acute Toxicity Category 4). Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation.
- Health Risks: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal discomfort. Direct exposure to dust irritates the eyes and upper respiratory tract. As a concentrated staining agent, it will intensely and stubbornly dye skin and fabrics upon contact.
- First Aid Measures: Flush eyes or skin immediately with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly and seek medical advice.
Handling & Storage
- Storage: Store in the original, tightly sealed Kemaus container. Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius). Protect from direct sunlight, moisture, and strong oxidizing agents.
- Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory gloves, safety glasses, and a dust respirator. Handle with care to prevent generating airborne dust or widespread staining of laboratory work surfaces.
