Ethanol Fixative 80% v/v
SIGMA/2858 - suitable for fixing solution (blood films)
Synonym: Ethanol solution; Ethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H6O
Molecular Weight: 46.07
MDL Number: MFCD00003568
Linear Formula: C2H5OH
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
| form | liquid |
| solution | |
| format | mixture |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1 |
| InChI key | LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| SMILES string | CCO |
| suitability | suitable for fixing solution (blood films) |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | Used as a fixative for blood films in Sigma Procedure 285 for Fetal Hemoglobin |
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| General description: | Ethanol Fixative 80% is a solution of 80% v/v ethanol in water. It is used as a preservative for biological specimens in the fluid. |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | F |
| Risk Statements | 11 |
| Safety Statements | 16 |
| RIDADR | UN1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol, solution |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 67.1 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 19.5 °C - closed cup |
| UNSPSC | 15101802 |