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Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Alcohol (Product Code: SCL402/0110) is an analytical reagent solvent, also known as methanol, used to fix blood, cheek-cell and bacterial smears on glass slides before staining in biology and pathology laboratories. Supplied in a 500 ml pack with its MSDS, it is a routine item in any staining kit for microbiology in India and also serves as a solvent in pigment extraction. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Methyl alcohol (methanol) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Capacity | 500 ml |
| Documentation | MSDS supplied |
| 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 | SCL402/0110 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Methyl Alcohol Used For?
After a smear has air-dried, a few drops of methyl alcohol are run over the slide, or the slide is dipped briefly in a staining jar of it, and then allowed to dry before the stain is applied. Fixing this way holds blood cells, epithelial cells or bacteria firmly to the glass and preserves their outlines, so they do not wash off when stains such as methylene blue or eosin are added. It is therefore a routine step in blood-smear practicals in college pathology, microbiology and zoology labs.
Methyl alcohol is highly flammable and toxic if swallowed, breathed in or absorbed through the skin, so staff should dispense it into small labelled bottles for each bench. Use it in a well-ventilated room, well away from spirit lamps and burners, wear gloves and goggles, and never substitute it for ethanol or spirit in protocols that do not call for methanol. Labs buying from a lab chemicals supplier in India usually order it together with stains and plain slides.
Supplier
Methyl Alcohol is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab brand in Ambala, Haryana, India. It sources solvents, stains and slides so that institutions can run complete staining practicals from a single order. More about the company is on our company profile.
Related Biology Lab Products
Items used with methyl alcohol in smear-fixing and staining work:
- Plain Slides — clean slides for preparing the smear before fixing
- Methylene Blue — a common stain applied after the smear is fixed
- Eosin (Cytoplasm) — counterstain for cytoplasm on fixed preparations
- Human Blood Smear — a prepared reference slide to compare with student smears
- Chromatography Paper No. 1 — for separating plant pigments extracted with solvent
Find stains, slides and more solvents in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Methyl Alcohol used to fix smears before staining?
Methyl Alcohol fixes a smear by killing the cells and attaching them to the slide while keeping their structure intact, so blood cells, epithelial cells or bacteria are not rinsed away or distorted when stain and water are applied.
How long should a smear be fixed in Methyl Alcohol?
Fixing time in Methyl Alcohol varies between staining methods, so follow the time given in your own protocol or practical manual. Let the alcohol evaporate completely from the slide before any stain is applied.
Is Methyl Alcohol the same as ethanol or rectified spirit?
No. Methyl Alcohol (methanol) is a different and much more toxic alcohol than ethanol or rectified spirit. Use it only where a method specifies methanol, and keep it well away from food and drink.
What safety precautions does Methyl Alcohol need?
Methyl Alcohol is highly flammable and toxic, so work with good ventilation, keep flames away, wear gloves and eye protection, and store the bottle in a flammables cabinet. The MSDS supplied with the pack gives first-aid and spill instructions.
What does one pack of Methyl Alcohol contain?
One pack of Methyl Alcohol contains 500 ml of analytical reagent grade methanol together with its MSDS, which covers hazards, safe storage, first aid and disposal for school and college laboratories.
What is the shelf life of Methyl Alcohol?
The shelf life of Methyl Alcohol depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no blanket period is given. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the bottle tightly closed away from heat.
Who supplies Methyl Alcohol, and how is it delivered?
Methyl Alcohol is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. Because it is a flammable liquid, transport is arranged under hazardous-goods rules and confirmed per order; share your delivery location through the contact page.
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To get a price for Methyl Alcohol, code SCL402/0110, contact us through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart. Orders from India and international markets are welcome.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
