Methylene Blue Trihydrate

Methylene Blue Trihydrate, also known as Basic Blue 9 trihydrate, is a fine crystalline powder with the chemical formula C16H18ClN3S . 3H2O. It finds its application in histology, bacteriology (staining), compounding of blood stains, anti-fungus treatment on fish eggs. It can also be used as a protozoacide and a fungicide.

Key Features:

• Used in histology and bacteriology staining
• Effective anti-fungus treatment for fish eggs
• Can be used as a protozoacide and a fungicide
• Chemical formula: C16H18ClN3S . 3H2O

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Similar Products:

• Toluidine blue
• Crystal Violet
• Safranin O
• Methylene Green
• Wright's Stain

Caution: Handle with care, may cause skin irritation, harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Keep out of reach of children.

Potassium Alum, FCC

Potassium alum, also known as potash alum or potassium aluminum sulfate, has the chemical formula KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O. Commonly referred to as alum, it is a versatile compound used in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, fireproof textiles, and baking powder. It also has cosmetic applications as a deodorant, aftershave treatment, and styptic for minor shaving cuts. Alum crystallizes in regular octahedra with flattened corners and is widely used in crystal growth experiments.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Water purification
• Leather tanning
• Dyeing
• Fireproofing textiles
• Baking powder ingredient
• Cosmetic uses (deodorant, aftershave, styptic powder)
• Crystal growth experiments

Additional Information:

Potassium alum is a versatile FCC-grade compound with a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, and educational applications. For more information, download the Safety Data Sheet.

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), Powder, Food Grade, Kosher

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), also known as Sodium Triphosphate, is a food-grade, kosher powder widely used as a water softener, emulsifier, and preservative. It is an essential component in detergents, where it acts as a builder by preventing calcium and magnesium ions from interfering with detergents in hard water. In food production, it is known as E451 and is used to retain moisture in seafood, meats, and poultry. STPP is considered "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by the FDA.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used as a preservative for seafood, meats, and poultry
• Acts as an emulsifier and moisture-retention agent in food
• Key component in detergents for water softening
• Effective as a sequestering and deflocculating agent
• Used in ceramics, soaps, and industrial cleaning products

Handling and Packaging:

• Available in 50-lb bags in the original manufacturer’s packaging
• Smaller quantities are repacked for laboratory and research uses

Caution:

Store in a dry, cool place. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin or eyes. Use protective equipment when handling.

Sulfamic Acid, 99.8%

Sulfamic Acid, also known as Amidosulfonic acid, Amidosulfuric acid, Sulfamidic acid, and Aminosulfonic acid, is a versatile technical grade acid used in various industrial applications. This fine granular acid is primarily used for metal and ceramic cleaning, descaling heat transfer surfaces, stabilizing chlorine and hypochlorite in swimming pools, bleaching paper pulp and textiles, pH control, and electroplating. Its CAS# is 5329-14-6, and it is toxic if ingested, combustible, and soluble in water. Please note that it can only be shipped via UPS ground within the continental United States and cannot be shipped to Alaska, Canada, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or anywhere else outside the continental USA. Shipping regulations require this material to be listed as hazardous, and UPS adds a hazardous material charge to meet current DOT regulations in addition to the usual freight charge. The Hazmat fee is per package.

Key Features:

• Technical grade acid with various industrial uses
• Fine granular form
• Used for metal and ceramic cleaning, descaling heat transfer surfaces, stabilizing chlorine and hypochlorite in swimming pools, bleaching paper pulp and textiles, pH control, and electroplating
• CAS# of 5329-14-6
• Toxic if ingested, combustible, and soluble in water
• Can only be shipped via UPS ground in the continental United States
• Hazardous material charge added to meet current DOT regulations