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Glycerine
Glycerine (Product Code: SCL387/0103) is an analytical reagent grade glycerol used mainly as a mounting liquid for temporary slides in school and college biology laboratories. Packed as 500 gm with its MSDS, a drop under the coverslip stops thin sections of stem, root or leaf drying out while students draw and label them, a routine item in any temporary slides biology kit. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Glycerine (glycerol) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Pack size | 500 gm |
| Supplied with | MSDS |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL387/0103 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Glycerine Used For?
In anatomy practicals, students cut thin transverse sections, stain them in a watch glass with safranin or a similar stain, and transfer the best section to a clean slide with a fine brush. A drop of glycerine is placed on the section before the coverslip is lowered at an angle to avoid air bubbles. The glycerine keeps the tissue moist and slightly clearer, so the slide can be examined for the whole period instead of drying within minutes, which is why it pairs with every staining kit biology lab teachers in India use for the senior secondary syllabus.
Glycerine also has quieter uses around the prep room: a light smear helps glass tubing or thermometers slide into rubber corks and stoppers with less risk of breakage. Because it absorbs moisture from the air, keep the container capped between uses and dispense it into small dropper bottles for student benches.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, an Ambala, Haryana company that supplies reagents such as glycerine, together with slides, coverslips and stains, to schools, colleges and distributors. Our company profile describes the business and its range.
Related Biology Lab Products
Items used alongside glycerine when preparing temporary mounts:
- Plain Slides — the glass base on which the section is mounted in glycerine
- Coverslips — placed over the glycerine drop to complete the mount
- Safranine (Plant Tissue) — stain applied to plant sections before mounting
- Watch Glass — shallow dish for staining and rinsing sections
- Brush — for lifting thin sections without tearing them
Further stains, slides and reagents are listed in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Glycerine used for temporary slides instead of water?
Glycerine is used for temporary slides because it does not evaporate like water under the warmth of a microscope lamp. It keeps the section hydrated and slightly clearer, so students can examine and draw it for the whole practical period.
How much Glycerine is in one pack?
Each pack of Glycerine holds 500 gm of analytical reagent grade glycerol and comes with an MSDS. Decant small amounts into dropper bottles for student benches so the stock container stays clean and closed.
Should Glycerine be diluted before mounting?
Glycerine is often diluted with distilled water for mounting in school protocols. Follow the ratio given in your practical manual when preparing the mounting mixture, and label the diluted bottle clearly with its contents and date.
Can Glycerine be used to fit glass tubes into rubber corks?
Yes, a thin film of Glycerine acts as a lubricant when fitting glass tubing or thermometers into rubber corks and stoppers. Wipe off the excess afterwards, and always protect your hands with a cloth when pushing glass into a stopper.
How long does Glycerine keep?
The shelf life of Glycerine depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Keep it tightly closed in a cool place, since glycerine draws in moisture from the air if left open.
Who supplies Glycerine?
Glycerine is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, known as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company supplies schools, colleges and distributors in India and international markets, and can quote it together with slides, coverslips and stains for section-cutting practicals.
Is batch documentation available for Glycerine beyond the MSDS?
Glycerine is supplied with its MSDS as standard. If your institution needs further batch documentation, please confirm the requirement with us via the contact page before ordering, and we will advise what can be provided.
Request a Quote
Send your Glycerine requirement, quoting code SCL387/0103, through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the slides and stains you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
