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Whatman® indicator papers

Acid Alkali Test Papers, Litmus Blue

Synonym(s):

Whatman paper, Z741566, litmus blue, litmus paper

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UNSPSC Code:
41113034
NACRES:
NB.79

feature

Acid Alkali Test Papers, Litmus Blue

packaging

pkg of 1 ea

manufacturer/tradename

Whatman 2600-201A
Whatman Article No. 28418889 (US reference)

W × L

7 mm × 5 m

detection method

colorimetric

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General description

Blue and red litmus paper and phenophthalein strips are mixed-indicator tests designed for fast, accurate, and reliable pH solution testing.

Universal indicators

Cytiva′s acid-alkali litmus paper is impregnated with a mixture of pH indicators. They assume a color specific to sample pH upon contact with a sample. The convenience of using indicator papers for the rapid determination of pH values has a variety of applications in laboratories and industry.

  • Red litmus paper turns blue in alkaline solutions
  • Blue litmus paper turns red in acidic solutions
  • Phenophthalein strips are colorless in acidic solutions and pink in basic solutions
Blue and red litmus papers

These easy-to-use test papers facilitate a general test for acid or alkaline reactions. Change in color occurs around pH 5 to 8. Blue and red litmus paper reels are particularly recommended for educational use.

Phenophthalein reels

Phenophthalein white paper changes to pink at pH 8.3 and becomes red at pH 10. These pH indicator strips are useful for the determination of the neutralization point in weak acid/strong alkali reactions.

Features and Benefits

  • Instant pH readings
  • Mixed-indicator
  • Accurate for a wide range of routine pH testing
  • Convenient and portable for field use
  • Choice of blue and red litmus paper or phenophthalein strips
  • Color change in pH solutions ranging from approximately 5 to 8

Other Notes

Field of Use : For internal research use only. Products are not intended for diagnostic use or resale.

Legal Information

Whatman is a registered trademark of Cytiva

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