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Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive

Newcomer Supply Beaker

For water bath use to add extra adhesion of the tissue section to the glass slide.

  • Add 10ml to 1L of water

Product Options:

Part # 1033A 250 ml $59.00
Part # 1033B 500 ml $84.00
Part # 1033C 1L $135.00

SOLUTION:

250 ml 500 ml 1 Liter
Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive Part 1033A Part 1033B Part 1033C

 

Additionally Needed:

Non-Adhesive Slides: Part 6215 (Frosted End) Part 6206 (Colored End) Part 6210 (Plain)

 

For storage requirements and expiration date refer to individual product labels.

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive provides a blended solution of chrome alum and high-quality gelatin that promotes a strong adhesive bond between tissue sections and non-adhesive microscope slides.  Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive can be used as an additive to water baths or as subbed slide/direct slide coating application to prevent or reduce the loss of tissue sections due to the nature of the tissue,  section thickness or harsh staining treatments, while leaving minimal or no background staining.

The use of adhesive slides with gelatin adhesives is not recommended. Only non-adhesive slides should be used.

 

METHOD:

Technique:  Frozen or paraffin sections

      1. See Procedure Note #1.

Solutions:  All solutions are manufactured by Newcomer Supply, Inc.

 

PROCEDURES:

Water Bath Method for Paraffin Sections:

    1. Fill water bath with distilled water; maintain temperature at 5°-10°C below melting point of embedding medium.
        1. See Procedure Note #2.
    2. Add 10 ml of Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive for each liter of water bath water; combine and mix well.
    3. Float sections onto non-adhesive glass slides. Drain and dry.
        1. See Procedure Note #3.

 

Subbed Slide Preparation:

    1. Use only clean and dry non-adhesive slides.
    2. Smear method: Place a large drop of Chrome Alum-Adhesive on slides, spread evenly over surface to create a thin film.
        1. See Procedure Notes #3 and #4.
    3. To sub multiple or racked slides; Dip slides in sufficient amount of Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive for 1-3 minutes, ensuring all slide surfaces are thoroughly coated.
        1. See Procedure Notes #3, #4 and #5.

 

Subbed Slide Method for Paraffin and Frozen Sections:

    1. Paraffin Sections: float tissue sections onto dried subbed slides. Drain and dry.
    2. Frozen Sections: pick up sections on dried subbed slides and dry.

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

    1. The use of Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive is not recommended with silver stains due to potential increased background staining.
    2. Clean interior/exterior of water bath on a daily basis to deter contaminates and residual adhesive build-up.
    3. Drain and dry vertically in a dust-free environment. Or dry in 60°C oven for approximately 1 hour.
    4. Store dried subbed slides indefinitely in a slide box at room temperature and low humidity.
        1. Slides will adhere together if not thoroughly dried before storing.
    5. Chrome Alum-Gelatin Adhesive may be difficult to remove from slide racks and glassware.
        1. Wash as soon as possible after use or set aside dedicated racks and glassware for subbing procedure.

 

REFERENCES:

    1. Kiernan, J. A. Histological and Histochemical Methods: Theory and Practice. 3rd ed. London, Ontario: Arnold, 2003. 50-51.
    2. Luna, Lee G. Histopathologic Methods and Color Atlas of Special Stains and Tissue Artifacts. Gaitheresburg, MD: American Histolabs, 1992. 584-585.
    3. Marcos, Ricardo, Eduardo Rocha and Rogerio Monteiro. “Strategies to Maximize Adhesion of Thick Paraffin Sections of the Brown Trout Liver for Stereological Purposes.” The Journal of Histotechnology 24.1 (2001): 37-42.
    4. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.