Hydrosorb-X™
Water Absorbing Packets for Xylene & Xylene Substitutes
Works for both Manual and Automated Staining Setups
- Extends life of your clearant solutions
- Reduces disposal costs
- Packets absorb water out of xylene and xylene substitutes
- Color indicator notifies user when to change out packet
- Multiple sizes to fit all dishes and containers
APPLICATION:
Newcomer Supply Hydrosorb-X™ water absorption packets are designed to eliminate water contamination in xylenes/xylene substitutes used in staining processes that can occur due to carry-over and/or high humidity environments. Hydrosorb-X™ maintains high quality staining xylenes and ensures stains are not compromised from water contamination.
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- Extends life of clearing solutions and reduces disposal costs.
- Multiple sizes available to fit most dishes and containers.
- Color change indicator signals when to replace packet.
- Effective for xylene and aliphatic hydrocarbons (xylene substitutes).
- Compatible for both manual and automated staining set-ups.
HYDROSORB-X™ PROCEDURE:
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- Individual Hydrosorb-X™ packets are double vacuum sealed to prevent moisture absorption from the air; keep sealed until use.
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- See Procedure Note #1.
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- Start with fresh xylene with each new Hydrosorb-X™ packet used.
- Use Hydrosorb-X™ in coverslipping dish to maintain clean xylene.
- Packet turns blue to pink when exhausted and ready to replace.
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- See Procedure Note #2.
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- For disposal, allow Hydrosorb-X™ packets to dry under ventilation hood and dispose with xylene waste.
- Individual Hydrosorb-X™ packets are double vacuum sealed to prevent moisture absorption from the air; keep sealed until use.
For Xylenes/Xylene Substitutes in Manual Staining:
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- Place one Hydrosorb-X™ packet in xylene dishes.
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- Do not place in first xylene for deparaffinization.
- Do not place in first xylene after dehydration process.
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- Remove Hydrosorb-X™ packets from containers prior to staining.
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- See Procedure Notes #3 and #4.
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- Place one Hydrosorb-X™ packet in xylene dishes.
For Xylenes/Xylene Substitutes on Automated Stainers:
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- Hydrosorb-X™ packets are to be used in xylenes only when the automated stainer is not in operation.
- Place one Hydrosorb-X™ packet in xylene containers.
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- Do not place in first xylene for deparaffinization.
- Do not place in first xylene for dehydration process.
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- Remove Hydrosorb-X™ packets from containers prior to staining.
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- See Procedure Notes #3 and #4.
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PROCEDURE NOTES:
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- Keep Hydrosorb-X™ packets in vacuum sealed bags or stored in xylene for maximum use. Extended air exposure reduces longevity.
- Exposing Hydrosorb-X™ packets to alcohol will inactivate the color change indicator.
- Hydrosorb-X™ packets left in containers during staining may dislodge or displace staining racks.
- Store removed packets in separate xylene/xylene substitute filled dish designated “storage only”. These packets can be placed back in xylenes when staining is completed.
REFERENCES:
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- Dapson, Janet Crookham, and Richard W. Dapson. Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory: Regulations, Risks, Handling and Disposal. 4th Battle Creek, MI: Anatech, 2005. 278.
- Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.