The HistoTainer™ is half filled with 10% neutral buffered formalin as a fixative, this penetrates quickly, but fixes slowly. The formalin is enhanced by a buffering capacity optimising histological results by light microscopy and immunohistochemistry.

• Containers are made of PP
• Closures are made of PE
• Container lids are ribbed for easy opening
• Stackable for easy, safe storage and translucent to allow specimens to be viewed without opening
• Vertical walls offer excellent rigidity

Both containers and caps are manufactured without the use of plasticisers or mold release agents. All material used in manufacture are free from latex. Containers are 95 kPa compliant. Available in multiple sizes from 20 to 120 mL.

The HistoTainer™ I includes a tamper evident leak-proof screw cap designed with a special push-tab mechanism integrated in the container. These containers may also be used without using the tamper evident locking mechanism.

The HistoTainer™ II includes a regular leak-proof screw cap.