Harris Hematoxylin (Acidified)
Alum Hematoxylin with a Composition Similar to Delafield’s Hematoxylin
However, thanks to chemical maturation, it is immediately ready for use, as the oxidation process of hematoxylin occurs during its preparation.
✔ Primarily used in regressive staining methods, but it can also be applied progressively in cytology and as a contrast stain in histology.
✔ One of the most commonly used routine hematoxylins in modern histological laboratories.
✔ Acidified with acetic acid to enhance nuclear staining.
✔ Also available in a non-acidified version.