BBL Gram Decolorizer

BD BBL Gram Decolorizer is a laboratory reagent formulated for the decolorization step in Gram staining of microorganisms. Its approximate composition per liter is 250 mL acetone and 750 mL isopropanol. Supplied in 250 mL bottles and available as a 1 x 4-bottle pack, it supports consistent Gram staining workflows in laboratory settings. Ideal for clinical, research, and educational labs performing microbiology staining procedures.

BBL Gram Decolorizer

By: BD

BBL Gram Decolorizer

By: BD
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BD BBL Gram Decolorizer is a laboratory reagent formulated for the decolorization step in Gram staining of microorganisms. Its approximate composition per liter is 250 mL acetone and 750 mL isopropanol. Supplied in 250 mL bottles and available as a 1 x 4-bottle pack, it supports consistent Gram staining workflows in laboratory settings. Ideal for clinical, research, and educational labs performing microbiology staining procedures.

About This Item

  • Coloration solution used as the decolorizing step in Gram staining of microorganisms.
1 x 4-bottle pack
  • Approximate formula per Liter: Acetone 250 mL; Isopropanol 750 mL.

What is BBL Gram Decolorizer used for?

It is used as the decolorizing step in the Gram staining process for microorganisms.

What is the composition of this Gram decolorizer?

Approximate formula per liter: 250 mL acetone and 750 mL isopropanol.

What size and pack format does it come in?

It comes in 250 mL bottles and is supplied as a 1 x 4-bottle pack.

Is this an acetone-based or alcohol-based decolorizer?

It is a blend of acetone and isopropanol.

Does the product require dilution before use?

Follow the product label and your laboratory’s standard operating procedures; dilution requirements are not specified here.

Can this be used in veterinary or animal-health laboratories?

Yes. It is intended for staining microorganisms and can be used wherever Gram staining is performed in laboratory settings.

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