VWR® Blue light LED transilluminator (200×160 mm, 470 nm)

The VWR® Blue Light LED Transilluminator is designed for safe, efficient visualization of nucleic acids stained with non-mutagenic dyes such as SYBR® Safe, GelGreen®, or GelRed®, making it an ideal alternative to traditional UV transilluminators. Using 470 nm blue light, this device eliminates the hazards associated with UV radiation and minimizes DNA damage (photonicking), preserving sample integrity for downstream applications such as cloning, PCR, and sequencing.

Key Features

• Illumination Type: Blue light (470 nm wavelength)
• Viewing Area: 200 × 160 mm – suitable for mini and midi gels
• Safe for Users: No UV radiation exposure
• Safe for Samples: Prevents photonicking of nucleic acids
• Compatible Dyes: SYBR® Safe, GelRed®, GelGreen®, Midori Green, and other non-ethidium bromide stains
• Energy Efficient: Long-lasting LED array with minimal heat generation
• Compact and Portable: Ideal for benchtop or gel documentation systems

Benefits

• Improved Laboratory Safety – eliminates UV-related health hazards
• Better DNA Recovery – preserves DNA integrity for downstream use
• Long-Term Cost Savings – durable LED lights require minimal maintenance
• Simple Operation – plug-and-play functionality with no warm-up time

Applications

• DNA and RNA gel visualization
• Gel documentation and imaging
• Educational and teaching labs
• PCR and molecular biology workflows
• Nucleic acid recovery for cloning and sequencing

Product Specifications

The VWR® Blue Light LED Transilluminator is a safe, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for visualizing DNA/RNA in agarose gels. It supports the use of safer fluorescent dyes and eliminates exposure to UV light, making it an ideal choice for modern molecular biology and teaching laboratories.