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L6146

Sigma-Aldrich

Lugol solution

Synonym(s):

Iodine/Potassium iodide solution

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UNSPSC Code:
12161900
NACRES:
NA.25

General description

Lugol solution is comprised of aqueous potassium iodide plus iodine.

Application

Lugol solution has been used in a study to assess narrow-band imaging without image magnification for detecting high-grade dysplasia and intramucosal esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It has also been used in a study to determine its benefit in aiding detection of the presence and spread of small squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

L6146-1L:
L6146-VAR:
L6146-100ML:
L6146-BULK:

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BCCM7251
BCCK7440
BCCH5982
BCCG9986
BCCG9987

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K Sugimachi et al.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 38(6), 657-661 (1992-11-01)
Small esophageal lesions, particularly intraepithelial cancers, are extremely difficult to detect. We used Lugol's iodine solution with panendoscopic examination to detect the presence and spread of small squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus. Serial histologic specimens of the surgically removed
Michèle G DuVal et al.
PloS one, 9(2), e89183-e89183 (2014-03-04)
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