Key Properties

• Strong cationic dye

• Penetrates waxy mycolic acid cell walls

• Resistant to acid-alcohol decolorisation

• High staining intensity

• Available as concentrated or ready-to-use solution

Uses

• Acid-fast staining (Ziehl–Neelsen method)

• Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Microbiology and pathology laboratories

• Clinical diagnostics and research

Storage

• Store in tightly closed, light-resistant containers

• Keep in a cool, well-ventilated area

• Away from heat and open flames (if alcohol-based)

Safety & Handling (SDS Summary)

• Contains phenol – toxic and corrosive

• Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin

• Causes skin and eye irritation or burns

• Wear PPE: gloves, lab coat, goggles

• Use in a fume hood or well-ventilated area

• Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste