Stains and Reagents for Microscopy
Product Code : SCL-BLE-11617
Stains and Reagents for Microscopy (SKU SCL-BLE-11617) is a starter set of six common biological dyes in 10 ml bottles, together with ethyl alcohol, Canada balsam and microscope oil, for staining and mounting specimens on slides. It suits Class 9–12 biology practicals, B.Sc. botany, zoology and microbiology labs. This reagent set is supplied by Science Lab Supplies from Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The contents of the microscopy stain set are listed bottle by bottle below. In short, it provides methylene blue, eosin, gentian violet, nigrosine, neutral red and Lugol's solution at 10 ml each, plus 25 ml of ethyl alcohol, 10 ml of Canada balsam for permanent mounts and 10 ml of microscope oil.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-BLE-11617 |
| Number of dyes | 6 main dyes |
| Methylene blue | 10 ml bottle |
| Eosin | 10 ml bottle |
| Gentian violet | 10 ml bottle |
| Nigrosine | 10 ml bottle |
| Neutral red | 10 ml bottle |
| Lugol's solution | 10 ml bottle |
| Ethyl alcohol | 25 ml |
| Canada balsam | 10 ml |
| Microscope oil | 10 ml |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Microscopy Stains and Reagents
Stains make colourless cells and tissues visible under the microscope, and each dye in the set highlights different structures. The set covers the temporary-mount and staining practicals of NCERT and CBSE Class 9–12 biology and the routine staining of B.Sc. life-science labs.
- Class 9 biology: methylene blue for cheek cells and Lugol's solution for starch grains in onion or potato cells, viewed under the Biological Microscope.
- Class 11–12 and B.Sc.: eosin as a counterstain for tissue sections, neutral red for living cells and nigrosine for background staining of microorganisms.
- B.Sc. microbiology: gentian violet for introductory bacterial staining, with slides dipped in a Coplin Staining Jar and drops added by Glass Dropper Pipette 6.
Ethyl alcohol is flammable, and the dyes stain skin and clothing; use the set under supervision, away from flames, with gloves and eye protection. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Standard Scope of Supply
The set contains six 10 ml bottles of dye (methylene blue, eosin, gentian violet, nigrosine, neutral red and Lugol's solution), 25 ml of ethyl alcohol, 10 ml of Canada balsam and 10 ml of microscope oil. Slides, coverslips and staining jars are not included.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can cover a single set for a teacher's bench or several sets for a full practical class. It confirms the price, the packing and the delivery time for that quantity, and slides, coverslips or staining racks can be priced alongside on the same document.
As a holder of an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies is able to ship to buyers in Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and the UAE. Laboratories sourcing from a laboratory chemicals supplier in India can request this set through the contact page, keep it in the enquiry cart with other items, or refer to the lab tender page for formal bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stains are in the set?
There are six dyes in 10 ml bottles: methylene blue, eosin, gentian violet, nigrosine, neutral red and Lugol's solution. The set also holds 25 ml of ethyl alcohol, 10 ml of Canada balsam and 10 ml of microscope oil.
What is the Canada balsam for?
Canada balsam is a mounting medium. A drop placed over a stained, dehydrated specimen before the coverslip is lowered sets to hold the specimen permanently, so the slide can be kept for later study.
Who supplies the Stains and Reagents for Microscopy?
Science Lab Supplies supplies this set from Ambala, India. Each quotation can include matching slides, coverslips and staining equipment, and the expiry date of the quoted batch can be given on request.
Related Slide Preparation and Staining Items
These Biology Lab Equipment, Microscope Slides, Clinical Laboratory and Lab Chemicals items complete a staining bench, from cutting and mounting the specimen to drying the finished slide, and every one of them can be listed on the same quotation as the stain set.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026
