Lugol’s Solution
HS Code 3822 00 00
Concentration: –
Application: Used to form a crystal violet dye-iodine complex in Gram staining. Stabilized with PVP
Description
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.02 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| pH Value | 2.0 (H₂O, 20 – 22 °C) |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard symbol | GHS05 corrosive |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Element | H318: Causes serious eye damage. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
| Precautionary Statements | P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 obviously hazardous to water |
| Storage class | 10 – 13 Other liquids and solids |
| Disposal | 28 Aqueous solutions: Container D. |
| Storage & Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
