Nile Red for Microplastics

Nile Red has found a new use in microplastic research. When samples from the environment are stained using Nile Red, the plastic in the samples is then fluorescent when irradiated with 460nm blue light.

Our chemist has formulated a version made especially for microplastic research. It is available as Acetone based, Acetone-Hexane based, or Methanol based.

It is packaged in a 250 mL threaded amber glass bottle. Prior to filling, the bottles are flushed with methanol to remove plastic contaminants.

This item must ship via ground. It cannot ship via express or internationally.

The item is made to order and takes 3-10 days to prepare before it can ship by ground. No rush options are available. If your science project is due soon, you are ordering too late.