Grams stain iodine soln 1L
0318-1L

APPEARANCE

Yellow to dark brown coloured solution

APPLICATION

Gram’s iodine solution is used as a mordant in the Gram staining process. It is added after the primary staining step with Crystal Violet; the resultant Crystal Violet - Iodine complex imparts purple colour to the cells.

BIOCHEM/PHYSIOL ACTIONS

Iodine(I) interacts with Crystal Violet(CV) to form large CV-I complexes within the cytoplasm and outer layers of the cell.

STORAGE

Store at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container and out of direct light.