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class=\"subtitle\"\u003eChromogenic aldehyde for Kovács' and Ehrlich's reagents and the bacterial indole test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge b-solid\"\u003eCat. No. ASC-8069\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge b-outline\"\u003eCAS 100-10-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge b-outline\"\u003eAssay ≥ 98.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge b-green\"\u003eReagent grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge b-gold\"\u003eIndole test\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"glance\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCAS No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100-10-7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC\u003csub\u003e9\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e11\u003c\/sub\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMol. weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e149.19 g\/mol\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e≥ 98.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003eAustralian stock. SDS available. Batch COA on request.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"aasc8069-tabs\" id=\"aasc8069-t1\" checked\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"aasc8069-tabs\" id=\"aasc8069-t2\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"aasc8069-tabs\" id=\"aasc8069-t3\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"aasc8069-tabs\" id=\"aasc8069-t4\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tab-labels\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"aasc8069-t1\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"aasc8069-t2\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"aasc8069-t3\"\u003eSafety Data\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"aasc8069-t4\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; COA\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel p1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde (DMAB, \u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde) is the active component of Kovács' and Ehrlich's reagents. In microbiology it is used in the indole test, which shows whether an organism breaks down tryptophan to indole. The test is a standard step in identifying \u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e and other Enterobacterales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMAB is also used in analytical chemistry as a chromogenic reagent, including spectrophotometric methods for hydrazine and urea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay ≥ 98.5% for consistent colour development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Kovács' and Ehrlich's indole reagents (recipes on the Technical Data tab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied from Melbourne stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrinciple of the Reaction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder strongly acidic conditions, DMAB reacts with indole at its 3-position to form a red to red-violet dye (a rosindole cation). Other indoles and pyrroles give the same type of reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the indole test, bacteria with the enzyme tryptophanase break down tryptophan in the medium and release indole. When Kovács' reagent is added, the indole moves into the alcohol layer, where it reacts with DMAB and forms a red ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003eEhrlich's reagent (ethanol-based) is more sensitive than Kovács' reagent. It is preferred for weak indole producers, anaerobes and non-fermenters, usually after extraction of the culture with xylene.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical and food microbiology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndole test for the identification of Enterobacterales and other bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfirmation of \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e by indole production at 44 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiochemistry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection of indoles, pyrroles and tryptophan metabolites (Ehrlich reaction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalytical chemistry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChromogenic reagent for spectrophotometric determination of hydrazine and urea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between Kovács' and Ehrlich's reagent?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use DMAB in acid. Kovács' reagent uses amyl alcohol and is the standard for the tube indole test. Ehrlich's reagent uses ethanol, is more sensitive, and is preferred for weak indole producers, usually with xylene extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I make Kovács' reagent?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissolve 5 g DMAB in 75 mL isoamyl alcohol, then slowly add 25 mL concentrated hydrochloric acid. Store in a brown bottle at 2–8 °C. Full instructions are on the Technical Data tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy has my reagent turned brown?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDMAB degrades with light, air and time. Discard brown reagent and check new reagent with positive and negative controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs DMAB the same as DMACA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. DMACA (\u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e-dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde) is a different, more sensitive reagent used for the rapid spot indole test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChemical Identity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAS No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100-10-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ep-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde; DMAB; PDAB; Ehrlich's aldehyde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEC No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202-819-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003csub\u003e9\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e11\u003c\/sub\u003eNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolecular weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e149.19 g\/mol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ep\u003c\/em\u003e-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde; DMAB; Ehrlich's aldehyde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2922.39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore below 25 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture. DMAB is sensitive to light and air and darkens on exposure; reseal promptly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"links\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Tryptone%20Water\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003eTryptone Water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Peptone%20Water\u0026amp;type=product\"\u003ePeptone Water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch Certificate of Analysis (COA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foot\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e For laboratory, analytical and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, food, feed or consumption.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel p2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKovács' Reagent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard reagent for the tube indole test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsoamyl alcohol (or \u003cem\u003en\u003c\/em\u003e-amyl alcohol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrochloric acid, concentrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the DMAB in the alcohol, warming gently in a 50–55 °C water bath if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool to room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the hydrochloric acid slowly, with mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a brown glass bottle at 2–8 °C. Discard if the reagent turns brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003ePrepare in a fume hood. Concentrated hydrochloric acid is corrosive and amyl alcohol is flammable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEhrlich's Reagent (for indole)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore sensitive; used with xylene extraction for weak indole producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-(Dimethylamino)benzaldehyde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthanol, 95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydrochloric acid, concentrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the DMAB in the ethanol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the hydrochloric acid slowly, with mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a brown glass bottle at 2–8 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Is Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcedure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePositive result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndole test, Kovács' method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrow the organism in tryptone water for 24–48 h at 35–37 °C. Add 0.5 mL Kovács' reagent and shake gently.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed or pink ring in the upper layer within 1 minute; yellow = negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndole test, Ehrlich's method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd 1 mL xylene to a 48 h culture, shake and let the layers separate. Run 0.5 mL Ehrlich's reagent down the side of the tube.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed ring at the interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eControls: \u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25922 (positive) and \u003cem\u003eKlebsiella aerogenes\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 13048 (negative). Use a tryptophan-rich medium; media containing glucose can give weaker reactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe indole test is presumptive. Confirm identification with further biochemical or molecular tests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared reagents deteriorate with light and time; test them with positive and negative controls before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiterature and References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKovács N. Eine vereinfachte Methode zum Nachweis der Indolbildung durch Bakterien. \u003cem\u003eZ Immunitätsforsch Exp Ther\u003c\/em\u003e. 1928;55:311–315.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacFaddin JF. \u003cem\u003eBiochemical Tests for Identification of Medical Bacteria\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams \u0026amp; Wilkins; 2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Food and Drug Administration. \u003cem\u003eBacteriological Analytical Manual\u003c\/em\u003e, Reagents: Kovacs' Reagent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatt GW, Chrisp JD. A spectrophotometric method for the determination of hydrazine. \u003cem\u003eAnal Chem\u003c\/em\u003e. 1952;24:2006–2008.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to light yellow or beige crystalline powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssay (titration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 98.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelting range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–76 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolubility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble in ethanol, acetone and dilute acids; practically insoluble in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTryptone Water and Peptone Water are suitable media for the indole test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel p3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHazard Identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning. Classified as hazardous according to the GHS (Rev. 7) as adopted in Australia. Pictogram: GHS07 (exclamation mark).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH302 Harmful if swallowed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH315 Causes skin irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH319 Causes serious eye irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP261 Avoid breathing dust. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eP302+P352 If on skin: wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if easy to do; continue rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirst Aid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhalation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation or a rash occurs, seek medical advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoisons Information Centre (Australia, 24 h): 13 11 26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling, Spills and Disposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid generating dust and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Repeated skin contact may cause sensitisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpills: sweep up without raising dust and place in a labelled container for disposal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispose of unused product and prepared reagents as chemical waste under local regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagents made with concentrated acid and alcohol carry the additional hazards of those components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePersonal Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety glasses with side shields\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrile gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaboratory coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRespiratory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP2 respirator if dust is generated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFire and Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombustible solid. Extinguish with water spray, foam, dry powder or CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e. Combustion produces carbon and nitrogen oxides. Light- and air-sensitive; avoid strong oxidising agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTransport\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot regulated as Dangerous Goods for road, rail, sea or air transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull SDS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete 16-section SDS is available on request from \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com?subject=SDS%20request%20ASC-8069\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel p4\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to light yellow or beige crystalline powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssay (titration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 98.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelting range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72–76 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolubility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble in ethanol, acetone and dilute acids; practically insoluble in water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-gold\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCertificate of Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003eA batch-specific COA is available on request for every lot. It reports the lot number, test date and the results of the tests listed on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo request a COA for a specific lot, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com?subject=COA%20request%20ASC-8069\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com\u003c\/a\u003e with the lot number from your label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box s-white\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSupply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied by Ausamics Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"foot\"\u003eThe information on this page is provided in good faith as a guide to the properties and use of this product and does not constitute a warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Users are responsible for confirming suitability for their application. 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