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Mayer's modified haematoxylin stain solution

Stock Solution. Ready-to-use.Ingredients: Haematoxylin 0.4%, Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate 0.5%,Sodium Iodate: 0.03%, Citric Acid 0.1%, Chloral Hydrate 5%The product has a 2 year expiry from the date of manufacture. Use-by date is one year after ripening agent has been added.The difference between standard Mayer's haematoxylin and modified is the difference in mordant and stabilising agent. Standard uses a different mordant and does not contain a stabilising agent therefore the product has a shorter shelf life.This version is the modified version with the stabilising agent however both reagents perform the same function.For more information on microscopy stains:

Stock Solution. Ready-to-use.
Ingredients: Haematoxylin 0.4%, Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate 0.5%,
Sodium Iodate: 0.03%, Citric Acid 0.1%, Chloral Hydrate 5%

The product has a 2 year expiry from the date of manufacture. 

Use-by date is one year after ripening agent has been added.

The difference between standard Mayer's haematoxylin and modified is the difference in mordant and stabilising agent. 

Standard uses a different mordant and does not contain a stabilising agent therefore the product has a shorter shelf life.

This version is the modified version with the stabilising agent however both reagents perform the same function.

For more information on microscopy stains:

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Updated: 11-02-2025
Code Title Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 11-02-2025
EMS26043-18 Mayer's modified haematoxylin stain solution 500ml 0 in stock (?) $131.00 AUD