BLUline™ MiniBLU Transilluminator

• Blue light, safe for nucleic acids
• Uniform illumination (UI Technology)
• Optimal wavelength (465nm) for common safe stains
• Easily removable, two position amber filter cover

Safer for samples, safer for you: The BLUline Mini BLU Transilluminator is the perfect partner for the most common safe DNA stains. It emits blue light at a wavelength of 465nm, perfect for excitation of most green fluorophors, (including Azura SmartStain™). The Mini BLU can also work for excitation of EtBr (though fluorescence is not as bright as with UV). Exposing DNA to blue wavelength does not cause molecular damage, and results in a much higher downstream cloning efficiency as compared to even short UV light exposures. In addition, the visible blue light is not damaging to the user’s skin and is less harmful to the eyes.*

Two position filter cover: The amber emission filter cover, which rests above the viewing surface and gel, filter out the blue light, allowing the fluorescing DNA bands to be seen clearly. The covers are designed to fit flat for general gel viewing or to be placed at an angle to provide easy access to the gel for band excision. For documentation, the filter cover is easily removed completely.

*This product uses high intensity LED lights. Although the visible blue wavelength is significantly safer than UV light, it is recommended to not stare directly at the viewing surface without the amber cover in place.