General description

Schiff′s reagent is used for the qualitative or quantitative assay of carbohydrates. Periodic acid-Schiff′s reagent (PAS) stain is broadly applicable in histology for visualizing glycogen, glycoproteins, mucins, and other polysaccharides in tissue and cells.

Application

Schiff′s reagent for aldehydes has been used:

in microtiter PAS assay to quantify the amount of secreted mucin in Vibrio cholera infected water
to stain the colonies of Clostridium perfringens in PGY agar plates to identify plasmalogen-deficient mutants
in periodic acid-Schiff′s reagent assay to quantify carbohydrates in a microtiter plate format

grade: for microscopy. Quality Level: 100. form: liquid. application(s): food and beverages. Pictograms: GHS05,GHS08. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H290 - H350. Precautionary Statements: P202 - P234 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P390 - P405. Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Met. Corr. 1. Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves.