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Safranine (Plant Tissue)
Safranine (Plant Tissue) (Product Code: SCL457/0139) is a red stain used to colour lignified cell walls and nuclei in plant sections before microscopic study in botany practicals. Colleges and schools use it to make xylem vessels and sclerenchyma fibres stand out in stem, root and leaf sections, and it is packed as 125 ml of analytical reagent grade stain with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its plant biology lab equipment range.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Safranine stain |
| Capacity | 125 ml |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Listed application | Plant tissue staining |
| 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 | SCL457/0139 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Safranine Stain Used For?
The classic exercise is staining free-hand transverse sections of stems and roots. Students cut thin sections, float them in a watch glass of water, move the best ones into a few drops of safranine until they take up colour, rinse off the surplus and mount them in glycerine under a coverslip. Lignified xylem and sclerenchyma show up red, which lets the class compare the vascular bundle pattern of dicot and monocot stems side by side. Safranine is also paired with a green counterstain such as fast green for double-stained preparations, and it is the usual counterstain in Gram's method in microbiology.
Each section needs only drops, so the 125 ml size suits a single lab section. Close the cap firmly after use so the stain does not concentrate through evaporation, wipe drips from the bottle neck, and follow the supplied MSDS for storage and disposal. Institutions stocking botany lab equipment usually order safranine together with slides, coverslips and plant section material so a full anatomy practical can run from one delivery.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited operates under the ScienceLab name from Ambala in Haryana, supplying biology, chemistry and physics laboratory items to educational and research buyers in India and international markets. Our company profile explains more about who we are and how we work with institutions.
Related Biology Lab Products
For a complete plant-section staining practical, buyers usually add:
- Fast Green (Proteins) — a green counterstain for double staining with safranine.
- Watch Glass — to hold sections while they are stained and rinsed.
- Glycerine — a mounting medium for the stained sections.
- Section Material Stem Monocot/Dicot — plant stem material for cutting the sections to be stained.
- Plain Slides — glass slides for mounting the finished sections.
See the full Biology Lab category for other stains, reagents and slides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume of Safranine (Plant Tissue) is supplied?
One container of Safranine (Plant Tissue) holds 125 ml of analytical reagent grade stain, supplied with an MSDS. Each section needs only a few drops, so this size suits a single lab section running regular plant anatomy practicals.
Which plant structures does Safranine (Plant Tissue) highlight?
Safranine (Plant Tissue) colours lignified walls, such as xylem vessels and sclerenchyma, and nuclei a strong red, while thin unlignified walls stain more lightly. This contrast is what makes vascular tissue easy to trace in stem and root sections.
Can Safranine (Plant Tissue) be used for double staining?
Yes. Safranine (Plant Tissue) is commonly combined with fast green, which colours the cellulose walls green while lignified tissue stays red. Staining times depend on your own protocol, and Fast Green (Proteins) is listed separately in the same category.
Can the same safranine be used in Gram staining?
Safranine is the usual counterstain in Gram's method, so many labs use one reagent for both purposes. The listing for Safranine (Plant Tissue) does not state a concentration, so please contact us if your microbiology protocol specifies one.
What is the shelf life of Safranine (Plant Tissue)?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so no blanket period is given for Safranine (Plant Tissue). Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the container tightly capped, away from heat and direct light.
Who supplies Safranine (Plant Tissue)?
Safranine (Plant Tissue) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. The company quotes schools, colleges, tender buyers and distributors across India and international markets; include the product code SCL457/0139 and the quantity in your enquiry.
Request a Quote
For pricing and availability of Safranine (Plant Tissue), send your requirement through our contact form, or add it to the enquiry cart along with the slides and other stains for your plant anatomy practical.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
