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Thermo Scientific™ Opti-Bind™ Polystyrene Sulfate Particles
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Achieve maximum reactivity in many diagnostic applications with Thermo Scientific™ Opti-Bind™ Polystyrene Sulfate Particles for use in turbidimetric/nephelometric assays, slide agglutination assays, chemiluminescent assays and in clinical diagnostics and molecular biology applications. Particles can be used direct from the bottle, without any pre-cleaning.
- Available in a wide range of diameters (from 0.1 μM to 2.5 μM)
- No pre-washing
- Tight size distribution—CV<2%
- Optimized colloidal stability
- Shelf-life of 10 years
Recommended for:
Clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, nephelometric, turbidimetric and slide agglutination assays
Note:
When using Opti-Bind particles, ask about our Microparticle Reagent Optimization manual, which outlines our reagent development strategy. This manual includes validated binding, coupling and particle reagent optimization protocols.

Specifications
Specifications
Certifications/Compliance | Includes Certificate of Analysis |
Content And Storage | 2°C to 8°C |
Description | Opti-Bind Polystyrene Sulfate Particles |
For Use With (Application) | Diagnostic Assays |
Material | Polystyrene Sulfate |
Product Type | Specialty Particles |
Includes | Package Insert and Certificate of Analysis |
Quantity | 15 mL |
Sample Evaluation Packs | These evaluation packs allow you to buy small samples from among our standard inventory of different surfaces, colors, sizes and binding capacities at greatly reduced prices. Opti-Bind particles are packaged in 15mL bottles at 10% solids. The evaluation pack consists of three lots from all available Opti-Bind polystyrene particles. |
Specialty Packaging | Opti-Bind Polystyrene particles are available in different concentrations and package sizes upon request. |
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Safety and Handling

- Opti-Bind Polystyrene Sulfate Particles
- Warning
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium azide
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