Lab Chemical
CARBOL FUCHSIN POWDER
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-252
CARBOL FUCHSIN POWDER
Description
Carbol fuchsin, carbol-fuchsin, or carbolfuchsin, is a mixture of phenol and basic fuchsin, used in bacterial staining procedures. It is commonly used in the staining of mycobacteria as it has an affinity for the mycolic acids found in their cell membranes.
Application
Application
Used for demonstrating acid fast bacteria and bacterial spores.
Precautions
Precautions