Alfa Aesar™ Sodium citrate, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 5.0

Manufacturer:  Alfa Aesar™ J62918AK

Catalog No. AAJ62918AK

Description

Applications
Citrate, is used as an anticoagulant and also used as a biological buffer. It is often used to prepare sodium citrate buffer for antigen retrieval of tissue samples. The citrate solution is designed to break protein cross-links, thus, unmasking antigens and epitopes in formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded tissue sections, resulting in enhancing staining intensity of antibodies. Citrate has anticoagulant activity and as a calcium chelator, it forms complexes that disrupt the tendency of blood to clot.

Solubility
It is soluble in water (29.4 g/L) at 20°C. Insoluble in ethanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium citrate buffer soln.
• MDL Number: MFCD00012462
• Physical Form: Liquid
• pH: 5.0
• Quantity: 250mL

• Concentration: 0.5M buffer soln.
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in water (29.4g/L) at 20°C. Insoluble in ethanol.
• Odor: Odorless
• Color: Colorless

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H318
Causes serious eye damage.

GHS P Statement
P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Danger

TSCA : No

Recommended Storage : Keep cold