Thermo Scientific™ Sodium citrate, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 5.0

Manufacturer:  Thermo Scientific™ J62918AK

Catalog No. AAJ62918AK

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

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.
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in water (29.4g/L) at 20°C. Insoluble in ethanol.
• Concentration: 0.5M buffer soln.
• pH: 5.0
• Odor: Odorless

• MDL Number: MFCD00012462
• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 250mL

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

RUO – Research Use Only