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- Description:Xylene substitute, CitriSolv™
- Size:1 gal.
- Cat. No.:89426-268
- Supplier no.:1601
CitriSolv™ is a d-Limonene-based solvent and clearing agent that can be used as a safe alternative to xylene and ethyl acetate
Safe alternative to xylene and ethyl acetate
- Will not harden or shrink tissue
- Biodegradable and non-corrosive
- Does not contain benzene and has low levels of toxicity
It is soluble with absolute alcohol and will dissolve paraffin, glues, adhesives and mounting media. CitriSolv™ provides for better tissue sections - it will not harden or shrink tissue. It dries slowly with no residue and enhances some stains. Use for manual or automatic tissue processor staining procedures in histology/cytology applications that require xylene.