Fiber Stains for Sale
IPS is pleased to offer the same stains we use for our own fiber testing methods.

The following fiber stains are available from our Appleton, Wisconsin testing laboratory:
Graff’s "C" Stain: The best all-purpose stain for fiber analysis.
Phloroglucinol: Detects mechanical pulp in furnish.
IKI Stain: Useful to indicate starch in furnish.
Selleger’s Stain: Application similar to Graff’s "C," but for specific resolution.
Herzberg Stain: General stain for separating mechanical, chemical, and cotton pulps.
Fiber Stain Prices
Effective 01/04/10:
1 - 4 30 ml bottles* $48.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
5 - 9 30 ml bottles* $43.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
10+ 30 ml bottles* $38.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
1 - 4 60 ml bottles* $95.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
5 - 9 60 ml bottles* $85.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
10+ 60 ml bottles* $85.00 ea (plus tax & shipping)
* Prices apply to multiple bottles of the same type of stain that are shipped at the same time.
There is a $10.00 handling fee per shipment. The handling fee is $20 per shipment if RUSH delivery is requested. Shipping charges are additional to the listed prices above and are billed at cost.
Finding a Fiber Stain
Need help with choosing the correct fiber stain? Advice on the use of stains is available by calling the Fiber Science Lab at (920) 749-3040, ext. 127.
How to Order Fiber Stains from IPS
Download a
Stain Order Form or call 920-749-3040 (ext. 100) to order IPS’ High-Quality Fiber Stains.
Fiber Stain Material Safety Data Sheets
Click on the following links to see a downloadable copy of MSDS Sheets for our stains.