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Xylene
Xylene (Product Code: SCI-613/267) is an analytical reagent grade aromatic solvent used to clear tissue, remove paraffin wax from sections and dissolve mounting media in histology, pathology and chemistry laboratories. It comes in a 250 ml bottle supplied with an MSDS, a practical size for a teaching lab's slide-preparation bench. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Xylene |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Pack size | 250 ml |
| Documentation | Supplied with MSDS (material safety data sheet) |
| 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 | SCI-613/267 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Xylene Used For?
In histology and pathology teaching, xylene is the clearing agent that follows the graded alcohol series: it displaces ethanol from dehydrated tissue so that molten paraffin wax can infiltrate it. After sectioning, slides pass through xylene again to dissolve the wax before staining, and a final xylene bath prepares stained sections for a resin-based mountant and cover slip.
Chemistry departments use xylene as a non-polar solvent in extraction and solubility practicals, and microscope users apply a trace on lens tissue to lift dried immersion oil after checking the objective maker's cleaning advice. Xylene is flammable and its vapour is harmful, so dispense it in a fume cupboard, keep the bottle capped away from flames and follow the MSDS for disposal.
Supplier
Xylene is a sourced laboratory chemical: Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies it with its MSDS to schools, colleges, teaching laboratories and dealers alongside the rest of its chemistry range. Because xylene is a flammable liquid, tell us the delivery address early so that we can advise on packing and transport within India and to international markets. Learn more about the company on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Items used alongside xylene in slide preparation and solvent work:
- Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) — for the graded dehydration series that comes before xylene clearing.
- Coplin Staining Jar — holds slides upright in xylene and stain baths.
- Glass Cover Slips — to mount sections once they have been cleared.
- Reagent Bottle Narrow Mouth, Amber Glass — a glass bottle for keeping a working quantity of solvent at the bench.
- Polypropylene Ducted Fume Cupboard — an extracted enclosure for dispensing volatile solvents.
See the full Laboratory Equipment range for more chemicals and apparatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xylene SCI-613/267 used for?
Xylene SCI-613/267 is mainly used as a clearing and dewaxing solvent in histology slide preparation, removing alcohol from tissue before wax embedding and removing wax from sections before staining. Chemistry labs also use it as a non-polar organic solvent.
What grade and pack size is this Xylene?
This Xylene is analytical reagent grade and is supplied in a 250 ml pack with an MSDS. If your lab needs a different volume or grade, ask us through the contact page and we will tell you what can be quoted.
How should Xylene be stored in the lab?
Store Xylene in its tightly closed bottle in a cool, well-ventilated flammables cabinet away from heat, sparks and oxidising agents. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Is Xylene safe to use with students?
Xylene should be dispensed by a teacher or technician in a fume cupboard, because it is flammable and its vapour irritates the eyes and airways. Students working with cleared slides should wear goggles and gloves and follow the MSDS supplied with the 250 ml pack.
Who supplies Xylene SCI-613/267?
Xylene SCI-613/267 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, which sources the solvent and ships it with its MSDS to schools, colleges, laboratories and dealers in India and international markets.
What should a quotation request for Xylene include?
A quotation request for Xylene should state the product code SCI-613/267, the number of 250 ml bottles, the delivery address and whether the order is domestic or for export, because flammable-liquid shipping rules affect packing and dispatch.
Request a Quote
Send your Xylene requirement through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart, quoting code SCI-613/267 and the number of bottles you need.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
