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Scott's tap water substitute

Scott's Tap Water Substitute is a reagent used as a bluing agent in histology to provide a gentle blue colour to tissue samples stained with haematoxylin. It is a slightly basic solution that helps to intensify the staining of cell nuclei.

Magnesium sulphate buffered with sodium bicarbonate. Ready-to-use.

Store at room temperature

MSDS

Updated: 04-06-2026
Code Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 04-06-2026
EMS26070-06 1L No ETA $144.00 AUD
EMS26070-07 4L No ETA $386.00 AUD

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