Chemical
Permount Mounting Medium A toluene-based synthetic resin mounting medium. The right choice for both rapid mounting and long term storage of slides. Its low viscosity allows for a thinner mounting layer offering better optical quality and bubble-free preparations. |
Ampoule Breaker; Soft Silicon Reusable – Made from soft silicone. It offers a simple way to break pre-scored glass ampoules safely. Accommodates 5, 7, and 10ml size ampoules. Reduces injury and spillage. |
Para/Gard A paraffin repellent for countertops as well as equipment. Just spray and wipe away. No more paraffin build up around your work area. ParaGard™ is a pleasant smelling, non-toxic spray which is safe for use on metal, wood, and plastic surfaces. Comes in a 4oz. pump bottle. |
Tissue-Tek® O.C.T. Compound Sakura Finetek - This is a well known water soluble glycol’s and resins compound that provides an excellent specimen matrix for cryostat sectioning at temperatures of -10°C and below. It leaves no residue during the staining procedure. |
Tissue-Tek® Mold Release, Concentrate Use this solution to coat base molds to ensure complete separation of embedding paraffin from the mold. The working solution is prepared by adding 5 ml of Concentrate to 95 ml of ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. Molds are dipped in solution and dried prior to use. |
Tissue-Tek® Marking Pencil These pencils are made from soft lead, which is ideal for marking plastic cassettes. |