Paramat Extra, Solidification point: 56-58°C embedding agent for histology | Paraffin wax blended with synthetic polymers

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Paramat Extra, Solidification point: 56-58°C embedding agent for histology

Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences

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Paramat Extra, Solidification point: 56-58°C embedding agent for histology

Supplier: Electron Microscopy Sciences

About this item

CAS Number:8002-74-2

:8012-95-1

:GHS07

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Specification Test Results

Appearance:
Milky-white, pastilles
Crystalline Structure under the microscope:
Needles & Platelets
Effect of heating (@60°C/100g):
Clear melt within max. 16 hrs
Solubility in Xylene (@20°C/1g in 50 ml):
Clear solution within max. 16 hrs
Cutting results for 4*m sections:
Over 75% usable single; over 65% usable serial
Solubility in Xylene (section):
Max. 45 sec
Melting Point:
56-58°C
Solidification Point:
58-56°C
Tears and Vascuoles:
None
Adhesion of sections Very good; protein, to microscope slides:
glycerol etc. is not required to hold the section in place
Free acid content:
Max. 0.01%
Block Structure:
No mottling, no shrinking
Block Solidification (room Temperature):
About 2 hrs
DMSO content:
Less than 0.1%