Learn More: Blue Light and Non-Toxic Dyes

535 nm Narrow Band Pass Filter

• Peak emission: 535 nm
• 40 nm bandwidth
• Compatible DNA stain Type: SmartGlow™ SYBR® Green
• Excitation source: UV transilluminator

590 nm Narrow Band Pass Filter

• Peak emission: 590 nm
• 60 nm band width
• Compatible DNA stain Type: Ethidium Bromide
• Excitation source: Blue illumination base

Ethidium Bromide (EtBr) a known carcinogen and mutagen has traditionally been used by laboratories in conjunction with UV light for staining DNA agarose gels. Exposure to UV light has been demonstrated to cause DNA lesions, which are associated with an increased incidence of cancer.

The SmartDoc 2.0 Gel Imaging System with blue light illumination (E5001-SDB) protects lab personnel by eliminating the need for EtBr and UV light. The E5001-SDB uses safe blue light and non-toxic green dyes for gel imaging purposes.