Although characteristics vary under the laws of different countries, it can be described as: 1  a privileged claim, 2  upon maritime property, 3  for service to it or damage done by it, 4  accruing from the moment that the claim attaches, 5  travelling with the property unconditionally, 6  enforced by an action in rem.
Visualization: ethidium bromide (EtBr) and dyes The most common dye used to make DNA or RNA bands visible for agarose gel electrophoresis is ethidium bromide, usually abbreviated as EtBr. It fluoresces under UV light when intercalated into DNA (or RNA).
Ethidium bromide is commonly used in molecular biology laboratories. While it is not regulated as hazardous waste, the mutagenic properties of this substance may present a hazard if it is poured down the drain untreated or placed in the trash.