This ergonomic microtome block holder lever extension handle makes the repetitive process of changing out tissue blocks extremely easy and minimizes the fatigue on your fingers and wrist.  It is an essential laboratory accessory for all microtomes that your histotechs will be forever grateful to use!

• Dimensions: 3 ½”(H) x 1″ (W) x  ³/₈” (D)
• Made of a high impact strength urethane – Extremely Strong!
• Accommodates microtome block holder levers that are 5mm x 20mm in size

 

 

 

The CL Sturkey Gold disposable microtome blade edges are coated with a titanium nitride coating that adds durability, versatility, and longevity to the cutting edge.  It is a high-performance disposable microtome blade, but with its extended life it’s also an economical choice.

 

GOLD DISPOSABLE MICROTOME BLADES ARE IDEAL FOR:

• Cutting hard tissue
• Bone sections
• Longevity of a disposable microtome blade

 

GOLD DISPOSABLE MICROTOME BLADES ARE AVAILABLE IN:

• Low Profile
• High Profile

 

Gold Disposable Microtome Blades are Made in the USA.

Red color counterstain for IHC-BCIP/NBT stains, in-situ probes, and special stains. Mountable with xylene based media or Innovex Probe Mount. No fading with time.

Fast Developing (5-10 minutes). Two components for Innovex Fast Red. Single solution for Permanent Innovex Brown (DAB like color) for alkaline phosphatase staining. Single solution for Permanent BCIP/NBT with no background or leeching out.

PERMANENT MOUNTING MEDIA FOR IN SITU STAINS AND IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE STAINS

The Probe Mount mounting media is suitable for mounting immunofluorescence stains, in situ stains counterstained with Nuclear Fast red and Red based special stains.

For coverslipping Immunofluorescence stains:  PROBE MOUNT Mounting Media is a unique mounting media for coverslipping immunofluorescence stains. This mounting media is highly suitable for preserving immunofluorescence specimens stained with FITC, R-PE, Cy3, Cy5, Texas Red and other tandem fluorochromes.

For coverslipping specimens counterstained with Nuclear Fast Red:  Red nuclear dyes such as Nuclear Fast Red are often used to stain or counterstain the nuclei in histological or cytological preparations. Counterstaining with Nuclear Fast Red is commonly practiced when staining for DNA or RNA probes for contrasted viewing of BCIP/NBT blue chromogen. Nuclear Fast Red stained specimens are best mounted with non-synthetic resinous mounting media that do not require alcohol and xylene treatment steps.

 

FEATURES OF THE PROBE MOUNT MOUNTING MEDIA:

• Fluid at room temperature and does not require warming.
• Eliminates need for alcohol dehydration and xylene clearing pre-steps.
• Sets quickly.
• Preservation of stained tissue sections and other biological slide specimens.

 

PROBE MOUNTING & DRYING PROTOCOL:

The following is a recommended technique for coverslipping slide specimens. Other techniques that achieve the same basic result are equally acceptable.

1. Take the slides from the final wash (for best results water is quite suitable).
2. Remove excess water by tapping the slides on a paper towel, for best results, blot most of the water or let slides air dry for 2-4 minutes.
3. Place the slides down, face up on a flat surface and apply 2-3 drops of Probe Mount mounting media on the middle of the coverslip.
4. Bring the slide up to the edge of the coverslip and invert the slide so that the mounting media touches the slide. Gently complete inversion.
5. For immediate viewing, Quick-Set the coverslip by placing the mounted slides in an oven for the following times (10-15 min. at 37ºC) or let the slides sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.

When mounting immunofluorescence stains, keep slides in dark and avoid exposure to light. 

 

SECOND CHANCE COVERSLIPPING:

If for any reason you end up with an unsatisfactory mounted slide such as one with some air bubbles, remount slides as follows:

1. Allow the coverslip to slip off the end of the slide by holding the slide at a vertical angle.
2. Remove excess media as if it were excess water on a slide.
3. Re-apply mounting media and coverslip.
4. Mounted slides should be properly stored following the microscopic examination. Slides are best stored in the dark and free of dust.

 

COVERSLIP REMOVAL:

When desired, coverslips mounted with “PROBE MOUNT” mounting media may be removed by soaking the slides in warm water. The soaking time required depends on the age of the mounted slide and may vary from 10 minutes to overnight. After softening the mounting media, slowly and gently pull back on the corner of the coverslip until it releases. Then rinse off the remaining mounting media by agitating the unslipped slide in the warm water for a few moments.

Fast Developing (1-5 minutes). Only 2 components. “Good to the last drop”; left over mixed DAB solution stable for up to 3 weeks. Stains 1200 slides.

Blue cytoplasmic stain developed especially for counterstaining IHC nuclear stains of ER, PR, P53, PCNA, etc. Does not bind to nucleus. No masking of AEC or DAB stained nuclei occurs. Mountable with Innovex Probe Mount or xylene based mounting media.

Innovex Fc Receptor Blocker is a peptide based technology designed to block Fc Receptors present on all leukocytes (white blood cells), lymphomas, leukemias and melanomas.  Fc receptors are also expressed on a majority of tumors. Blocking the Fc receptors is essential for accurate typing of lymphoid tumors.

 

APPLICATION/INTENDED USE OF FC RECEPTOR BLOCKER:

This reagent can be universally used to block all types of Fc receptors for all species’ cells including human, mouse and all animal species cells and tissues by a variety of immunoassays such as IHC, Immunofluorescence (IF) and Flow cytometry.

 

FC RECEPTOR BLOCKER FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Blocks Fc Receptors for both human and animal cells/tissues
• 30 minute incubation step at room temperature
• Eliminates false positive staining of white blood cells, lymphoid tissues, cytosmears (blood & bone marrow), melanoma tumors and other Fc expressing tumors
• Ensures accurate lymphoma and leukemia typing
• Eliminates negative control staining of lymphomas, lymphoid tissues, and blood and bone marrow smears
• Eliminates false positive staining for Kappa and Lambda staining
• Eliminates false positive staining of Reed Sternberg cells

 

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Store in refrigerator at 2-8°C through the expiration date noted on the vial label.

 

PRODUCT FORMAT:

Working solution, no dilution or adjustments required.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

For Blocking Fc Receptors in Immunohistochemical and Immunofluorescence Specimens:

1. Deparaffinize paraffin section slides or cut frozen sections, fix and rinse in water as usual.
2. Quench endogenous peroxidase by immersion in 3% H₂O₂ (Only for Peroxidase-IHC staining).
3. Cover sections or smears with 3-6 drops of Fc receptor block to achieve full specimen coverage.
4. Incubate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
5. Rinse with rinse buffer.
6. Proceed with the remainder of IHC staining steps per lab protocol.

Innovex Fc Receptor Blocker must be used prior to use of any other blocker, e.g. serum or protein blocks.

Innovex Fc Receptor Blocker can be used in autostainers as a pre-treatment step prior to application of protein and/or serum blocking.

 

For Immunofluorescence labeling of tissues and cell preparations:

Deparaffinize paraffin section slides OR cut frozen sections, fix and rinse in water as usual.

1. Cover tissue sections or cell preps with 3-6 drops of Fc Receptor Blocker to achieve full specimen coverage.
2. Incubate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Rinse with PBS or DI water and proceed with application of fluorochrome-conjugated antibody (direct method) OR with the application of non-conjugated primary antibody followed by fluorochrome conjugated secondary antibody (indirect method)

Innovex Fc Receptor Blocker must be used prior to use of any other blocker, e.g. serum or protein blocks or IF Blockers.

 

For Flow Cytometry Blocking of Fc Receptors:

1. Lyse or ficol blood as usual OR use whole blood.
2. Add 150-300 micro liter of Fc Receptor Blocker per 1,000,000 cells.
3. Incubate for 30 minutes on ice OR at room temperature.
4. Wash twice in assay wash buffer.
5. Proceed with antibody labeling.

Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block is an antibody diluting, storage and blocking buffer ALL IN ONE.  Dilute and refrigerate at 2-8°C  for up to 4 years to prolongs antibody shelf life.  Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block increases antibody binding & allows higher antibody dilution for immunoassays. Antibodies remain wet on tissue for up to 36 hours.

 

APPLICATION/INTENDED USE OF CYTO-Q IMMUNO DILUENT & BLOCK:

Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent is intended for dilution and storage of concentrate antibodies.

 

CYTO-Q IMMUNO DILUENT & BLOCK FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• • Prolongs antibody shelf life to 4 years in refrigerator
  • Stabilizes antibodies in refrigerator
  • No need to freeze antibodies, simply dilute and refrigerate
  • Prolong shelf life of antibodies at -20 freezer to 10 years plus, no need to freeze antibodies at -70
  • Increases antibody binding, high antibody dilution are obtained for immunoassays
  • Simultaneously blocks non specific sites while the antibody binds to specific antigens
  • Decreases and eradicates background for IHC and Immunoflourescence
  • Eliminates the use of humidified chamber, antibodies remain wet on tissue for up to 36 hours at room temperature

 

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Store in refrigerator at 2-8°C through expiration date noted on the vial.

 

PRODUCT FORMAT:

Working solution, NO dilution or adjustments required.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

• • For lyophilized antibodies: Add recommended volume of Immuno Diluent & Block and store in refrigerator at 2-8°C for 4 years.  For prolonged shelf life beyond 4 years, dilute in Immuno Diluent & Block and aliquot and freeze in -20°C freezer.
  • For liquid concentrate antibodies: Dilute by dilution factor recommended for the immunoassay of interest.  Diluted antibodies and Immuno Diluent & Block are stable in refrigerator for 4 years.  For prolonged shelf life beyond 4 years, aliquot and freeze in -20°C freezer.
  • For continuous use: Dilute antibodies in Cyto-Q Immuno Diluent & Block and store in refrigerator at 2-8°C.  For extended storage over 4 years, aliquot in small volumes and freeze at -20°C.

 

NOTES:

For best results do NOT thaw and freeze antibodies more than once.  Antibodies lose activity upon repeated freezing and thawing.

Innovex Background Buster is a peptide blocker that eradicates background staining for Mouse-On-Mouse IHC, ICC and immunofluorescence (IF), Human and Animal tissues IHC, ICC & IF staining in-situ Hybridization and Flow Cytometry and Immunoblotting.  It is highly effective for quenching background fluorescence.

 

APPLICATION/INTENDED USE OF BACKGROUND BUSTER:

Background Buster is intended for eradicating non-specific binding and background in IHC, immunofluorescence labeling and in situ probe stains for both human and animal tissues.

 

BACKGROUND BUSTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• • Allows staining of identical species antibodies and tissue (e.g. mouse antibody on mouse tissue, rat-on-rat, rabbit-on-rabbit)
  • Short 10-20 minute incubation step prior to applying primary antibody or in-situ probe at room temperature
  • Delivers complete eradication of general background staining
  • Replaces the use of normal serum, powdered milk, casein, and other blocking agents
  • Excellent for both frozen and paraffin sections

 

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Store in refrigerator at 2-8°C through the expiration date noted on the vial label.

 

PRODUCT FORMAT

Working solution (Ready-to-Use). No dilution or adjustments required.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

Specimen Preparation for IHC Staining:

For paraffin sections: Deparaffinize sections and rehydrate in water.
For frozen sections: Cut sections, dry and fix in cold acetone or the fixative of choice.  Incubate in PBS for 3 minutes at room temperature.
For cytocentrifuge preparation: Prepare cytocentrifuge preparations of cell suspensions and observe the following instructions:

1. When using peroxidase enzyme conjugate label (staining with DAB or AEC), quench tissue endogenous peroxidase activity by immersing slides in 3% H₂O₂ in DI water and incubate for 10 minutes.  Rinse with water.
2. Apply 2-4 drops of Background Buster to achieve specimen coverage.
3. Incubate for 10 minutes at room temperature for human tissues. For indirect species antibody and ANIMAL TISSUES, incubate for 20 minutes prior to the application of the primary antibody.  For identical species tissue and antibody such as Mouse-on-Mouse, Mouse-on-Rat, Rat-on-Rat, incubate for 30 minutes prior to application of the primary antibody.  For excessive general background staining or background staining due to endogenous biotin, incubate for 30 minutes.
4. Rinse with water and proceed with IHC staining or immunofluorescence labeling or in-situ probe staining by following the manufacturer’s instruction.

 

For removal of endogenous biotin, Innovex Background Buster can be used for blocking endogenous biotin in place of avidin block or egg white.  Tissues that are rich in biotin include kidney, liver and spleen.

1. Apply 2-3 drops of Innovex Background Buster to achieve specimen coverage and incubate for 30 minutes at room temperature for both human and animal tissues prior to the application of the primary antibody.
2. Rinse in water.
3. Proceed with enzyme immunostaining or immunofluorescence or in-situ probe staining by following the manufacturer’s instruction.

Background Buster removes all background generated by cross-reactivity of primary antibodies with animal tissues.

1. Apply 2-3 drops of Background Buster to achieve specimen coverage prior to the application of the primary antibody.
2. For indirect species antibody and tissue such as Mouse-on-Rabbit, incubate for 20 minutes prior to the application of the primary antibody.  For identical species tissue and antibody such as Mouse-on-Mouse, Mouse-on-Rat, Rat-on-Rat, incubate for 30 minutes prior to the application of the primary antibody.
3. Proceed with immunostaining per staining kit instruction.

 

For in-situ stains: Apply Background Buster post hybridization and prior to the application of conjugated secondary antibody.  Incubate for 10 minutes.

 

For Immunofluorescence labeling of tissues and cytosmears: Following the specimen preparation:

1. Treat sections or smears with enough number of drops (3 to 6) of Background Buster to achieve specimen coverage.
2. Incubate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Rinse in appropriate wash buffer and proceed with application of fluorochrome-conjugated antibody (direct method) or with the application of non-conjugated primary antibody, followed by fluorochrome conjugated secondary antibody (indirect method).

 

For Flow cytometric test samples: Test specimen consisting of blood cells or tumor cells suspension are treated as follows:

1. Incubate cell suspensions with Background Buster in a test tube or in a microtiter plate with 0.2 ml/10⁶ cells.
2. Incubate for 5-10 minutes.
3. Wash with the appropriate assay wash buffer and proceed with application of the conjugated (direct method) or unconjugated primary antibody followed by fluorochrome conjugated secondary antibody (indirect method).

Innovex’s unique non-citrate formulation with built-in pH stabilizer provides optimal and gentle unmasking of antigens in the various heat methods (including high temp). Optimal pH remains constant regardless of temperature. Non-damaging to tissue morphology. Tissue does not slough off the slide. Shelf life 3 years. Store at 4°C.

An all purpose PBS for laboratory use. No preservatives. 20X concentrate, Store at 15-30°C. Shelf life 3 years.

5X Concentrate

(For amplifying AEC & DAB Stains.)

ADVANTAGE™ Mounting Media is formulated for permanently mounting (coverslipping) slides without the need for xylene and alcohol pre-treatment steps.

 

FEATURES OF ADVANTAGE™ MOUNTING MEDIA:

• Mount permanently and directly from water.
• Permanently preserves AEC, DAB, Fast Red & other immuno stains.
• No fading of chromogens or dyes.
• Fluid is at room temperature, no warming is necessary.
• No fume hood needed to mount.
• Sets in 5 minutes at room temperature, ready for microscopic examination.
• Permanently preserves IHC stains and special stains.
• Saves time, mounting time of less than 10 seconds per slide.

 

ADVANTAGE™ MOUNTING MEDIA APPLICATION:

Advantage™ is intended for the coverslipping stained biological specimen. It is intended to be applied with coverslips. It can also be used for making wet mounts.

 

ADVANTAGE™ MOUNTING MEDIA, MOUNTING & DRYING PROTOCOL:

The following is a recommended technique for coverslipping slide specimens. Other techniques that achieve the same basic result are equally acceptable.

1. Take the slides from the final wash (for best results water is quite suitable).
2. Remove excess water by air drying, maximum removal of water is recommended.
3. Place the slides down, face up on a flat surface and apply 2-3 drops (or as needed) of Advantage mounting media on the lower edge of the coverslip.
4. Bring the slide up to the edge of the coverslip and invert the slide so that the mounting media touches the slide. Gently complete inversion.
5. For immediate viewing, Quick-Set the coverslip by placing the mounting slides in an oven for the following time: 5 minutes at 37º C or let the slides sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.  IMPORTANT:  Do not leave slides at 37º for more than one hour. Slides left longer than one hour at oven temperature may exhibit small bubble formations. 
6. Mounted slides should be properly stored following the microscopic examination. Slides are best stored in the dark and free of dust.

 

SECOND CHANCE COVERSLIPPING:

If for any reason you end up with an unsatisfactory mounted slide such as one with some air bubbles, remount slides as follows:

1. Allow the coverslip to slip off the end of the slide by holding the slide at a slight vertical angle.
2. Remove excess media as if it were excess water on a slide.
3. Re-apply mounting media and coverslip.
4. Mounted slides should be properly stored following the microscopic examination. Slides are best stored in the dark and free of dust.

 

COVERSLIP REMOVAL:

When desired, coverslips mounted with Advantage™ Mounting Media may be removed by soaking the slides in warm water. The length depends on the age of the mounted slide and may vary from 10 minutes to over-night. After softening the mounting media, slowly and gently pull back on the corner of the coverslip until it releases. Then rinse off the remaining mounting media by agitating the un-slipped slide in the warm water for a few moments.

SOLUTION:

	250 ml	500 ml	1 Liter
New Methylene Blue N Stain, Aqueous	Part 1270A	Part 1270B	Part 1270C

 

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

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply New Methylene Blue N Stain, Aqueous provides a staining technique for reticulum of immature erythrocytes. Immature erythrocytes (reticulocytes) contain RNA which is lost as cells age.  When New Methylene Blue N Stain, Aqueous is used to supravitally stain viable erythrocytes the RNA in young cells is precipitated and stained deep blue. The stained RNA appear as blue granules which may be connected into a reticulo-filamentous pattern.

 

METHOD:

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

 

STAINING PROCEDURE:

1. 1. Filter New Methylene Blue N Stain, Aqueous prior to use.
   2. Collect appropriate blood sample for reticulocyte count. Proceed with staining procedure as soon as possible after blood draw.
   3. Mix five drops of New Methylene Blue N Stain, Aqueous with five drops of whole blood; mix gently with a pipette.
      1. 1. See Procedure Notes #1, #2 and #3.
   4. Incubate mixture at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #4.
   5. Thoroughly remix stain/blood suspension after incubation.
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #5.
   6. Prepare wedge smears on pre-labeled microscopic slides with the remixed stain/blood suspension.
   7. Allow slides to thoroughly air-dry.
   8. Evaluate reticulocyte count under oil immersion.

 

RESULTS:

Reticulocytes	Pale blue with dark blue granular/reticular material
Red cells	Pale blue or blue-green

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

1. 1. A small test tube, vial or centrifuge tube can be used for mixing.
   2. Smaller or larger amounts of stain and blood can be mixed as long as volumes are of equal proportions.
   3. Use separate pipettes for each solution and step to avoid possibility of sample contamination.
   4. Incubating longer than 15 minutes may increase the possibility that mature erythrocytes will also be darkly stained.
   5. Reticulocytes have lower density than mature erythrocytes and will be near the top during incubation. Remixing prior to smear preparation allows for equal cell distribution.

 

REFERENCES:

1. 1. Bauer, John D. Clinical Laboratory Methods. 9th ed. St. Louis: Mosby, 1982. 195-198.
   2. Lillie, R. D. and Harold Fullmer. Histopathologic Technic and Practical Histochemistry. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1976. 752-753.
   3. McPherson, Richard and Matthew Pincus. Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2011. 514, 544.
   4. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE CAVIWIPES1 SURFACE DISINFECTION TOWELETTES:

• Proven effective against SARS-C0V-2 on hard non-porous surfaces
• 1 minute contact time for virucidal, bactericidal (including TB) activity*
• 1 step cleaner and disinfectant**
• Ready to use, no dilution required
• Towelettes impregnated with CaviCide1 solution
• Fragrance-free
• Bleach-free
• Multi-purpose cleaner for everyday use

* Trichophyton interdigitale requires precleaning.  Trichophyton interdigitale and Adenovirus require 3-minute contact time.
**Follow label instructions for use

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EPA List N Compliant

 

CAVIWIPES1 SURFACE DISINFECTION TOWELETTES LIST OF USES:

• Ambulance equipment surfaces
• Animal care facilities
• Bathrooms
• Correctional facilities
• Daycare centers
• Dental offices
• Emergency medical settings
• Emergency vehicles
• Exterior surfaces of anesthesia machines and respiratory therapy equipment
• Health club facilities
• Hospitals
• Infant/child care equipment surfaces
• Interior and exterior surfaces of infant incubators, bassinets
• Isolation areas
• Laboratories
• Laundry rooms
• Neonatal units
• Nursing homes
• Operating rooms
• Ophthalmic and optometric facilities
• Outpatient surgical centers
• Oxygen hoods
• Schools
• Surgical centers

 

CAVIWIPES 1 SURFACE DISINFECTION TOWELETTE KILL CLAIMS:

1 Minute Efficacy Against

Mycobacterium

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis var: bovis (BCG) (TB)

Bacteria

• Burkholderia cepacia
• Enterobacter cloacae
• Klebsiella pneumoniae
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Salmonella enterica
• Staphylococcus aureus

Pathogenic Fungi

• Candida albicans

Drug-resistant Bacteria

• Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP)(CRE)
• ESBL Escherichia coli (ESBL E. coli)
• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE)
• Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii
• Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)
• Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)

Enveloped Viruses

• Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
• Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
• Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
• Herpes Simplex Virus Type
• Human Coronavirus (not associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1)
• Influenza A Virus Strain A (H3N2 Virus)
• Measles virus
• SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 Virus)

3 Minute Efficacy Against

• Adenovirus Type 5*

Fungicide

• Trichophyton interdigitale*

*Trichophyton interdigitale requires precleaning.  Trichophyton interdigitale and Adenovirus require 3-minute contact time.

CaviCide1 Surface Disinfection is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination.  It can be used on hard, non-porous surfaces.  It joins the current family of CaviCide products including CaviCide and CaviWipes.  The improvements found in this formulation is effective in killing 99.9% of bacteria, viruses and fungi in 1 minute including TB, Norovirus, A. baumannii, HIV -1, HBV, HCV and many more.

 

CAVICIDE1 SURFACE DISINFECTION:

• • Proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 on hard non-porous surfaces
  • 1-Minute contact time for viricidal, bactericidal (including TB) activity (Adenovirus requires 3-minute contact time)
  • 1-Step cleaner and disinfectant
  • Fragrance-Free
  • Bleach-Free
  • Multi-purpose cleaner for everyday use

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • EPA List N Compliant

 

CAVICIDE1 SURFACE DISINFECTION LIST OF USES:

• • Ambulance equipment surfaces
  • Animal care facilities
  • Bathrooms
  • Correctional facilities
  • Daycare centers
  • Dental offices
  • Emergency medical settings
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Exterior surfaces of anesthesia machines and respiratory therapy equipment
  • Health club facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Infant/child care equipment surfaces
  • Interior and exterior surfaces of infant incubators, bassinets
  • Isolation areas
  • Laboratories
  • Laundry rooms
  • Neonatal units
  • Nursing homes
  • Operating rooms
  • Ophthalmic and optometric facilities
  • Outpatient surgical centers
  • Oxygen hoods
  • Schools
  • Surgical centers

 

CAVICIDE1 SURFACE DISINFECTION KILL CLAIMS:

1 Minute Efficacy Against

Mycobacterium

• • Mycobacterium tuberculosis var: bovis (BCG) (TB)

Bacteria

• • Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Burkholderia cepacia
  • Enterobacter cloacae
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella enterica
  • Staphylococcus aureus

Drug-resistant Bacteria

• • Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumonia (CRKP)(CRE)
  • ESBL Escherichia coli, ESBL E. coli
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE)
  • Multi-drug resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii
  • Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA)
  • Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)

Enveloped Viruses

• • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
  • Human Coronavirus (not associated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS)
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1)
  • Influenza A Virus Strain A (H3N2 Virus)
  • SARS-CoV-2

Non-Enveloped Viruses

• • Norovirus
  • Rotavirus

Fungi

• • Candida albicans
  • Trichophyton interdigitale

3 Minute Efficacy Against

Non-Enveloped Viruses

• • Adenovirus II (requires 3 minute contact time)

 

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CaviCide surface disinfection is a convenient, ready-to-use, intermediate-level surface disinfection for use on most hard non-porous surfaces.  It is effective against TB, HBV, viruses (hydrophilic and lipophilic), bacteria (including MRSA and VRE) and fungi.  It is safe for all areas of the facility including NICU, operating rooms, isolation rooms, patient care areas and laboratories.  When used as directed, it will also effectively clean and disinfect non-critical and semi-critical instrumentation.

 

CAVICIDE SURFACE DISINFECTION:

• • Proven effective against SARS-CoV-2 on hard non-porous surfaces
  • Effective against TB and MRSA in 3 minutes, and HIV-1, HCV, and HBV in 2 minutes
  • Ready to use, no mixing, no measuring, no rinsing, just let it air dry.
  • Disinfectant, cleaner, decontaminant, all in one
  • May be used on with most medical device materials
  • For use on hard, non-porous surface

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • EPA List N Compliant

 

CAVICIDE SURFACE DISINFECTION LIST OF USES:

• • Ambulance equipment surfaces
  • Animal care facilities
  • Bathrooms
  • Correctional facilities
  • Daycare centers
  • Dental offices
  • Emergency medical settings
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Exterior surfaces of anesthesia machines and respiratory therapy equipment
  • Health club facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Infant/child care equipment surfaces
  • Interior and exterior surfaces of infant incubators, bassinets
  • Isolation areas
  • Laboratories
  • Laundry rooms
  • Neonatal units
  • Nursing homes
  • Operating rooms
  • Ophthalmic and optometric facilities
  • Outpatient surgical centers
  • Oxygen hoods
  • Schools
  • Surgical centers

 

This product is not to be used as a terminal sterilant/high level disinfectant on any surface or instrument that (1) is introduced directly into the human body, either into or in contact with the bloodstream or normally sterile areas of the body, or (2) contacts intact mucous membranes but which does not ordinarily penetrate the blood barrier or otherwise enter normally sterile areas of the body. This product may be used to preclean or decontaminate critical or semi-critical medical devices prior to sterilization or high level disinfection. This product may be used to disinfect non-critical medical devices, which come in contact only with intact skin.

 

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SPILL RESPONSE KIT COMPONENTS:

• The Specific Control Products Ordered
• Safety Goggles
• Gloves
• Waste Bags
• Broom & Pan

SPILL RESPONSE KIT USES:

Medical Labs	Histopathology
Clinical Labs	Physicians
Hospitals	Dentists
Schools	Universities
X-Ray Labs	Industrial Labs
Research Labs	Pharmacies
Veterinarians	Shipping/Receiving/Storage

 

SOLVENT HANDLER™

Solvent Handler is a free flowing oxygen scavenging granule developed to control hydrocarbon spills. When this virtually dust-free granule is applied, the spilled material is solidified, vapors are eliminated, and flammability risk is reduced. The resulting dry solid granules can easily be swept up, leaving little evidence of the spilled liquid.

Solvent Handler™ is very effective in controlling:

• Flammable Liquids
• Hydraulic Oils
• Brake Oils
• Chlorinated Solvents
• Motor Oils
• Residual flammable liquids or sludge left in containers or storage tanks

 

Directions for Solvent Handler:

1. 1. Consult SDS for the spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
   2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment for the spilled chemical.
   3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure safety of personnel.
   4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation available before applying product.
   5. Apply Solvent Handler™ to spill from the upwind side around its perimeter to dike the liquid, working from the outside of the spill toward the center. Completely blanket the spill, eliminating all wet areas.
   6. Agitate product on the spill area with non-sparking paddle or scrapper, adding additional Solvent Handler™ as needed to eliminate all wet areas.
   7. Check vapor elimination, using a vapor detection device.
   8. Add additional Solvent Handler™ product until all vapor is eliminated.
   9. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.

NOTE:  Solvent Handler™ DOES NOT reduce toxicity. When this virtually dust-free granule is applied, the spilled material is solidified, vapors are eliminated, and flammability risk is reduced. If spilled material is toxic, the treated waste remains toxic and should be treated accordingly.

DO Use on the Following:	DO NOT  Use on the following:
Acetone	Large volumes in enclosed area.  Be extremely careful using Solvent Handler™ on solvents with low auto-ignition temperature like “Nitromethane”.
Alcohols
Chloroform
Diesel
Ethyl Acetate
Gasoline
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Most All Halogens
Most All Hydrocarbons
NN Dimethylformamide
Xylene
111 Trichlorethane

 

POLYFORM-F™

A very unique granular material designed to destroy formaldehyde, formaldehyde-based fixative, glutaraldehyde and other aldehyde solutions, eliminating the harmful vapors in 2 to 3 minutes.  The end product is a non-hazardous biodegradable polymer, making clean up and disposal safe and easy with not formaldehyde vapors.

 

Directions for PolyForm-F™ Formalin/Formaldehyde Neutralizer:

1. 1. Consult SDS for the spilled chemical solution, to become familiar with its chemical properties and health & safety requirements.
   2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment as recommended or noted on the MSDS for the spilled chemical solution.
   3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure safety of personnel.
   4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure there is adequate ventilation in the area of the spill.
   5. Add PolyForm-F™ Formalin/Formaldehyde Neutralizer around the perimeter of the spill to dike the liquid and prevent spreading.  From the upwind side, cover the entire area from edge to edge at a ratio of approximately one-to-one, completely covering the spill and taking care to avoid vapors and splashing.
   6. Once PolyForm-F™ Formalin/Formaldehyde Neutralizer is applied, DO NOT MIX, allow to stand for approximately 12-15 minutes.
   7. Cleanup spill residue by using a plastic dust-pan and disposable towels, then place the collected spill residue in adequate waste bag.
   8. After spill residue has been removed from spill area, wipe up the spill area with cold tap water, using a towel, sponge or mop.
   9. “Post-Cleanup” the spill area with mild detergent solution recommended by your  facility for the final floor and/or counter cleanup.
   10. In most cases,  the PolyForm-F™ Formalin/Formaldehyde Neutralizer treated spill residue may be disposed of as a non-hazardous waste.

• If the spilled solutions contain heavy metals, then the material must be handled as a potential hazardous waste.
• If human or animal tissue has been in contact with the spilled formalin, then the spill residue material may be handled as a potential bio-medical waste.
• Always dispose of all spill residue waste in accordance with users’ facility recommendations and follow all Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

 

DO Use on the Following:

Cidex

Cidex – OPA

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde Based Embalming Solution

Formalin

Glutaraldehyde

Metracide

OmniCide

Wavacide

10% Formalin

Also:

• Bouins Fixative – Add Polyform-F™ to destroy formaldehyde. Neutralize pH with biocarbonate or caustic soda. This will convert picric acid to sodium picrate, which can be disposed of safely.
• B-5 Fixative – Contains heavy metals, which constitutes a hazardous waste.

For more information on the Polyform F product, click here.

 

ACID HANDLER™

“The first line of control for most accidental releases of corrosive materials.”

This unique flowable powder was developed to facilitate the rapid and immediate control of spilled corrosive materials by:

• Solidifying and neutralizing on contact.
• Immediately stopping the spread of hazardous chemicals.
• Reducing hazardous fumes and vapors.
• Reducing the corrosiveness of spilled materials, which reduces chemical attack on floors and other surfaces, as well as on the environment.
• Producing a controlled chemical reaction, rather than the usual violent reaction associated with the neutralization of strong corrosives.
• Eliminating the disposal problems typically associated with generic sorbents.
• Producing a dry powder which can be cleaned up and disposed of as a nonhazardous waste.

 

Directions for Acid Handler:

1. Consult SDS of spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment for the spilled material.
3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure the safety of all personnel.
4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before applying product.
5. Apply Acid Handler™ to the spill area, working from the upwind side and start from the outside of spill and working toward the center. If the spilled liquid is running, then apply product downstream of the spill to form a dam.
6. Carefully mix with a non-reactive paddle or shovel until all liquid is solidified.
7. Determine level of neutralization by using a pH test kit.
8. Let solidified/neutralized material cool prior to clean up.
9. Follow final clean up procedures established by your facility or company.
10. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

 

DO Use on the Following Acids:	DO NOT  Use on the following:
Acetic Acid	Chlorine
Acetic Anhydride	Concentrated Hydrofluoric Acid
Acetyl Chloride	Hydrogen Peroxide
Aluminum Chloride	Iodic Acid
Chlorosulfonic Acid	Oxidizers
Chromic Acid Solutions-Chromium Waste Haz	Pentrafluoride (“Super-Acids”)
Citric Acid	Picric Acid
Dodecylbensylsulfonic Acid	Sodium Amide
Formic Acid	Sulfurous Fluoride Antimony
Glacial Acetic Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Muriatic Acid
Hydrofluosilic Acid
Nitric Acid
Perchloric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Anhydride
Phophorous Pentoxide
Phophorous Trichloride
Sulfonic Acid
Sulfuric Acid
54% Hydrofluoric Acid Solution

 

BASE CONTROL™

“The first line of control for most accidental releases of corrosive materials.”

This unique flowable powder was developed to facilitate the rapid and immediate control of spilled corrosive materials by:

• Solidifying and neutralizing on contact.
• Immediately stopping the spread of hazardous chemicals.
• Reducing hazardous fumes and vapors.
• Reducing the corrosiveness of spilled materials, which reduces chemical attack on floors and other surfaces, as well as on the environment.
• Producing a controlled chemical reaction, rather than the usual violent reaction associated with the neutralization of strong corrosives.
• Eliminating the disposal problems typically associated with generic sorbents.
• Producing a dry powder which can be cleaned up and disposed of as a nonhazardous waste.

 

Directions for Base Control:

1. Consult SDS of spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment for the spilled material.
3. Evacuate area as necesary to ensure the safety of all personnel.
4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before applying product.
5. Apply Base Control™ to the spill area, working from the upwind side and start from the outside of spill and working toward the center. If the spilled liquid is running, then apply product downstream of the spill to form a dam.
6. Carefully mix with a non-reactive paddle or shovel until all liquid is solidified.
7. Determine level of neutralization by using a pH test kit.
8. Let solidified/neutralized material cool prior to clean up.
9. Follow final clean up procedures established by your facility or company.
10. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

 

DO Use on the Following Bases:	DO NOT  Use on the following:
Ammonium Hydroxide = aqua ammonia	Chlorine
Anhydrous Ammonia	Hydrogen Peroxide
Monoethanolamine	Oxidizers
Morpholine	Sodium Amide
Potassium Hydroxide = caustic potash	Sodium Hypochloride
Triethylalamine	Sulfurous Fluoride
Sodium Hydroxide = caustic soda
Sodium Metasilicate Solution
Most Alkali Detergents

* The lists given herein are general and do not necessarily include all the materials Acid Handler™, Polyform-F™, Base Control™, and Solvent Handler™ can or cannot be used on. If you would like an exotic species tested, or have questions as to application of the products, call Newcomer Supply or American Bio-Safety, Inc. We will try applying our products to your substance and determine a suitable procedure for spill situations. 

 

CHLORINE CONTROL POWDER™

Chlorine Control Powder™  is a specially formulated powder designed for the destruction and control of various types of liquid chlorine spills and leaks. Chlorine Control Powder™ is manufactured in a dry form for easy application without mixing or dilution. Once applied, Chlorine Control Powder™ will:

• Neutralize the pH
• Convert all the chlorine to a nonhazardous material
• Eliminate harmful chlorine vapors
• Convert spill to a powder for easy disposal

 

Chlorine Control Powder™ is effective against:

• Industrial strength Sodium Hypochlorite
• Household strength Sodium Hypochlorite (Clorox)*
• Most forms of liquid chlorine solutions
• Calcium Hypochlorite solutions

 

Suggested Uses:

• Fire departments
• Haz-mat teams
• Water plants
• Industrial plants
• Commercial swimming pools
• Hospitals
• Laboratories

 

Directions for Chlorine Control Powder:

1. Consult SDS of spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment, including suitable foot and respiratory protection for chlorine spills. (Rubber boots, gloves, goggles, gas mask, SCBA, ets.)
3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure the safety of all personnel.
4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation available before applying product.
5. Apply Chlorine Control Powder™ to spill from the upwind side around its perimeter to dike the liquid, working from the outside toward the center, taking care to avoid vapors and splashing.
6. Carefully mix with a non-reactive paddle or shovel until all liquid is solidified.
7. Determine level of neutralization by using a chlorine test kit or strips.
8. Check pH and chlorine concentration.
9. Follow final clean up procedures established by your facility or company.
10. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.
11. Rinse and dispose of empty container after use.

*Clorox is a Registered Trademark of the Clorox Corporation

 

 

 

This spill kit is ideal for labs that either need to wall mount the spill kit or have mobile labs that require spill clean-up capabilities.  It is economical, effective, compact and easy to use!

 

THE SPILL RESPONSE KIT CABINET INCLUDES:

• 5 – 32oz spill control bottles that are customizable*
• 5 glove & waste bag packs
• Goggles
• Broom & pan combo

 

*Standard Spill Bottles Offered in Kit:

• Acid Handler
• Base Handler
• Solvent Handler
• Chlorine Control Powder
• Polyform F (for Formalin/Formaldehyde)

 

For customized kits, state which 5 bottles you would like packaged in the cabinet with order.  Limited to one Solvent Handler per kit.  Add $10 for each additional Solvent Handler/kit

For a detailed overview of the 5 different options for spill kit bottles, click here.

 

FEATURES OF THE SPILL RESPONSE KIT CABINETS:

• Heavy duty yellow epoxy coated steel cabinet
• Designed for wall mounting
• Convenient carrying handle
• Removable shelf
• Secure door latch

 

SPILL RESPONSE KIT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Dimensions: 17″(H) x 15.5″(W) x 5.75″(D)
• Weight: 21 lbs.

 

 

 

Solvent Handler is a free flowing oxygen scavenging granule developed to control hydrocarbon spills. When this virtually dust-free granule is applied, the spilled material is solidified, vapors are eliminated, and flammability risk is reduced. The resulting dry solid granules can easily be swept up, leaving little evidence of the spilled liquid.

Solvent Handler™ is very effective in controlling:

• Flammable Liquids
• Hydraulic Oils
• Brake Oils
• Chlorinated Solvents
• Motor Oils
• Residual flammable liquids or sludge left in containers or storage tanks

 

Directions for Solvent Handler:

1. 1. Consult SDS for the spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
   2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment for the spilled chemical.
   3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure safety of personnel.
   4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation available before applying product.
   5. Apply Solvent Handler™ to spill from the upwind side around its perimeter to dike the liquid, working from the outside of the spill toward the center. Completely blanket the spill, eliminating all wet areas.
   6. Agitate product on the spill area with non-sparking paddle or scrapper, adding additional Solvent Handler™ as needed to eliminate all wet areas.
   7. Check vapor elimination, using a vapor detection device.
   8. Add additional Solvent Handler™ product until all vapor is eliminated.
   9. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.

NOTE:  Solvent Handler™ DOES NOT reduce toxicity. When this virtually dust-free granule is applied, the spilled material is solidified, vapors are eliminated, and flammability risk is reduced. If spilled material is toxic, the treated waste remains toxic and should be treated accordingly.

DO Use on the Following:	DO NOT  Use on the following:
Acetone	Large volumes in enclosed area.  Be extremely careful using Solvent Handler™ on solvents with low auto-ignition temperature like “Nitromethane”.
Alcohols
Chloroform
Diesel
Ethyl Acetate
Gasoline
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Most All Halogens
Most All Hydrocarbons
NN Dimethylformamide
Xylene
111 Trichlorethane

 

Click here for printable SafeCube information

FEATURES OF THE SAFECUBE DISPENSER:

• Main cabinet can contain a spill up to 5 gallons
• Filling tray can contain a spill up to 1/2 liter
• Built-in alarm notifies personnel of any spills
• Filling tray holds up to 40 lbs. with no risk of tipping
• Non-slip rubber mat on bottom
• Internal sliding shelf easily positions cube for pouring and storage
• Simple and easy to use

 

THE SAFECUBE DISPESNSER IS IDEAL FOR USE IN:

• Operating Room and Labor & Delivery
• Ambulatory Surgery
• Histology and Pathology Laboratories
• Clinical and Research Laboratories
• College and University Laboratories
• Morgue and Autopsy Suites

 

Stay in Compliance with OSHA Reg. 1910.1048(J) & (J)(2)

1910.1048(j)

Housekeeping. For operations involving formaldehyde liquids or gas, the employer shall conduct a program to detect leaks and spills, including regular visual inspections.

1910.1048(j)(2)

In work areas where spillage may occur, the employer shall make provisions to contain the spill, to decontaminate the work area, and to dispose of the waste.

 

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAFECUBE DISPENSER: 

• • Dinensions: 20″ (Deep) x 18.5″ (Wide) x 17″ (High)
  • Weight: 42 lbs.

 

Click here for SafeCube Dispenser Setup & Instructions

SOLUTION:

	4 X 1 Gallon
Slide Brite™	Part ABSB-04

 

Additionally Needed: 

Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured, 70%	Part 10844
Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured, 95%	Part 10842
Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured, 100%	Part 10841
Choice Mounting Medium	Part 1032

 

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

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply Slide Brite™ Xylene Substitute is classified as an aliphatic hydrocarbon that provides a safe alternative to xylene, reduces risks and improves personnel safety in the laboratory.  Benefits of Slide Brite™ include:

• • • Odorless, non-hazardous, non-irritating and fast drying.
    • Gentle on tissue and enhanced nuclear detail.
    • No tissue brittleness, shrinkage or adverse morphologic changes.
    • Compatible with IHC staining.
    • Does not require hazardous/flammable storage.
    • Flash point of 61°C/142°F (29°C/84°F flash point of xylene)
    • No vapor monitoring.
    • Compatible on tissue processors and staining systems.

 

METHOD:

Fixation: Formalin 10%, Phosphate Buffered (Part 1090)
Technique:  Paraffin, frozen sections, smears

 

PROCESSING PROCEDURE:

1. 1. Refer to Slide Brite™ Tissue Processing Schedule below.
   2. Use three Slide Brite™ clearing stations, 60 minutes each.
      1. 1. For two clearing stations, allow 90 minutes per station.
   3. Rotate, filter or replace Slide Brite™ stations daily or after processing approximately 1000 blocks.
   4. Test and optimize Slide Brite™ as a clearing agent in tissue processing schedules prior to standard use.

 

STAINING PROCEDURE:

1. 1. Refer to Slide Brite™ Staining Procedure below.
   2. For best deparaffinization results, place warm slides directly from dryer/oven into Slide Brite™.
   3. Deparaffinize warm slides thoroughly in three changes of Slide Brite™, 3 minutes each. Hydrate through two changes each of 100% and 95% ethyl alcohols, 10 dips each.  Wash well with distilled water.
      1. 1. See Procedure Notes #1 and #2.
   4. Proceed with staining protocol.
   5. Dehydrate in two changes of 95% and three changes of 100% ethyl alcohol. Clear in four changes of Slide Brite™.
   6. Coverslip with Choice Mounting Medium (Part 1032).
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #3.
   7. Test and optimize Slide Brite™ in staining procedures and automated staining systems prior to standard use.

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

1. 1. Deparaffinization and clearing steps may require longer timings then xylene.
   2. Slide Brite™ requires more frequent changes compared to xylene.
   3. Test Slide Brite™ compatibility with other mounting mediums prior to use.
      1. 1. If mounting medium displays separation or is not readily miscible, it is incompatible with Slide Brite™.
   4. Slide Brite™ is not recommended for automated coverslippers.
   5. Slide Brite™ will not remove adhered coverslips as well as xylene.
   6. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications on the use of Slide Brite™ on all instrumentation.

 

REFERENCES:

1. 1. Dapson, Janet Crookham and Richard W. Dapson. Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory: Regulations, Risks, Handling and Disposal. 4^th ed. Battle Creek, MI: Anatech, 2005. 150-155, 235.
   2. Wynnchuk, Maria. “Evaluation of Xylene Substitutes for Paraffin Tissue Processing.” The Journal of Histotechnology 17.2 (1994): 143-149.
   3. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.

 

Slide Brite™ Routine Tissue Processing Schedule

	Solution/Reagent	Heat	Vacuum	Time
1	Formalin 10%, Phosphate Buffered	Off	Off	90 Minutes
2	Formalin 10%, Phosphate Buffered	Off	Off	90 Minutes
3	70% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	Off	Off	30 Minutes
4	95% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	Off	Off	40 Minutes
5	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	Off	15 mm Hg	50 Minutes
6	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	Off	15 mm Hg	40 Minutes
7	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	Off	15 mm Hg	40 Minutes
8	Slide Brite™	Off/On 38°C	15 mm Hg	60 Minutes
9	Slide Brite™	Off/On 38°C	15 mm Hg	60 Minutes
10	Slide Brite™	Off/On 38°C	15 mm Hg	60 Minutes
11	Paraffin	60°C	15 mm Hg	120 Minutes
12	Paraffin	60°C	15 mm Hg	60 Minutes

 

Slide Brite™ Routine Tissue Processing Notes:

1. 1. When using only two clearing stations, increase time from 60 minutes to 90 minutes per station (Steps #8 to #10).
   2. Rotate, filter and/or replace Slide Brite™ solutions daily or after processing approximately 1000 blocks.

 

Slide Brite™ Staining Procedure                                                                                               

Step	Solution/Reagent	Time
1	Slide Dryer/Oven 58°C-60°C
2	Slide Brite™	3 Minutes
3	Slide Brite™	3 Minutes
4	Slide Brite™	3 Minutes
5	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
6	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
7	95% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
8	95% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
9	Distilled Water Rinse	30 Seconds Minimum
10	Proceed with Staining Protocol.
11	95% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
12	95% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
13	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	30 Seconds/10 Dips
14	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	1 Minute
15	100% Alcohol, Ethyl Denatured	1 Minute
16	Slide Brite™ Clearing Agent	1 Minute
17	Slide Brite™ Clearing Agent	1 Minute
18	Slide Brite™ Clearing Agent	2 Minutes
19	Slide Brite™ Clearing Agent	2 Minutes
20	Coverslip with Choice Mounting Medium

 

Slide Brite™ Staining Procedure Notes:

1. 1. For best deparaffinization results, place warm slides directly from dryer/oven into Slide Brite™ (Step #2).
   2. Choice Mounting Medium (Part 1032) is the recommended mounting medium with Slide Brite™.

 

SOLUTION:

	500 cc Bottle (12/cs)	500 cc Bottle (32/cs)
Form–Zero™ Formalin Neutralizer	Part ABFZ550-12	Part ABFZ550-32

 

Additionally Needed:

Form-Zero™ Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon	Part ABFZ-1
Form-Zero™ Waste Collection Container, 2.5 Gallon	Part ABFZ-25
Funnel with Tissue Screen	Part ABFX-FUN
Form-Zero™ Test Strips (100 strips/tube)	Part ABFZ-TEST

 

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

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply Form–Zero™ Formalin Neutralizer is a unique powdered reagent blend of various sulfur-containing inorganic salts that readily dissolves in aqueous solutions and subsequently functions as a chemical reducing agent to quickly neutralize formalin and glutaraldehyde for sink disposal.  One 500 cc bottle of Form–Zero™ will neutralize one gallon/four liters of 10% formalin or one gallon/four liters of 4% glutaraldehyde. Benefits include:

• • • No pH adjustment of solutions is required.
    • One gallon/four liters of formalin or glutaraldehyde can be neutralized in 20-25 minutes to non-hazardous disposable solutions.
    • Neutralized aldehyde products can be safely discharged to sewer and waste water treatment systems.
    • No drain clogging polymers are created.

 

NEUTRALIZING PROCEDURE: 

1. 1. Collect acceptable concentrations of aldehyde waste in designated and well labeled Form-Zero™ Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon or 2.5 Gallon (ABFZ-1 or ABFZ-25).
      1. 1. See Procedure Notes #1 and #2.
         2. The use of Funnel with Tissue Screen (ABFX-FUN) is recommended to avoid extraneous tissue debris accumulating in aldehyde waste solutions.
   2. Add entire contents of one 500 cc Form–Zero™ bottle to each gallon (128 fluid ounces) or each four liters of aldehyde waste.
      1. 1. Neutralization applications are for one Form–Zero™ bottle for each gallon/4 liters of aldehyde waste.
         2. Partial bottles of Form–Zero™ cannot be used for smaller treatments.
   3. Securely tighten lid on the collection container; agitate container to thoroughly mix powder and solution.
      1. 1. Do not add additional solution once Form–Zero™ powder has been added and mixed in collection container.
   4. Continue agitation until Form–Zero™ powdered reagent blend completely dissolves.
   5. Allow mixed solution to stand for 20-25 minutes for neutralization reaction to be fully complete.
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #3.
   6. Test treated solution with Form-Zero™ Test Strips (ABFZ-TEST) to confirm completion of neutralization reaction.
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #4.
   7. Pour neutralized non-hazardous aldehyde waste product into sanitary sewer and flush with cold running tap water.
   8. Rinse collection container and clean with cold tap water before reuse.

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

1. 1. 10% formalin (4% formaldehyde) and 4% glutaraldehyde are the highest concentrations that can be neutralized.
   2. Maintain separate, well labeled collection containers for waste formalin and waste glutaraldehyde for best neutralization results.
   3. There is no additional benefit or adverse effect if neutralization reaction proceeds for longer than 25 minutes.
   4. To use Form-Zero™ Test Strips:
      1. 1. Remove only the test strips needed, taking care to not touch the test field.
         2. Close container immediately after removing test strips to avoid any contamination.
         3. Dip test strip into neutralized sample for 1 second and shake off excess liquid; wait 20 seconds.
         4. Compare test field with color scale on test strip container.
         5. Test field will turn salmon-pink when formaldehyde is completely neutralized.
         6. Salmon-pink reaction indicates presence of sulfite ions, which confirms absence of formaldehyde.
   5. Confirm disposal methods with local and state regulations.

 

REFERENCES:

1. 1. Bancroft, John D. and Marilyn Gamble. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 6th ed. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008. 22-23, 27.
   2. Dapson, Janet Crookham and Richard W. Dapson. Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory: Regulations, Risks, Handling and Disposal. 4^th ed. Battle Creek, MI: Anatech, 2005. 181-186.
   3. Form-Zero™ Aquatic Bio-Assay Results and Summary: Form-Zero_Aquatic_Bio-Assay_Results_and_Summary.pdf
   4. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.

2.5 Gallon Waste Collection Container Pre-Labeled for FORM-ZERO (Instructions for use on label)

1 Gallon Waste Collection Container Pre-Labeled for FORM-ZERO (Instructions for use on label)

For determining the completion of the reaction of the treated waste formalin with Formalex Green.  Once treated solution is at or above pH 5.5 it can be safely disposed.

32 oz. graduated dispenser container for accurately dispensing Formalex Green solution.

2.5 Gallon Waste Collection Container Pre-Labeled for Formalex Green

(Instructions for use on label)

 

1 Gallon Waste Collection Container Pre-Labeled for Formalex Green (Instructions for use on label)

Recommended to avoid having any extraneous tissue debris from accumulating in the aldehyde waste solution.

SOLUTION:

	1 Gallon Bottle	2.5 Gallon Cube	5 Gallon Cube	30 Gallon Drum	55 Gallon Drum
Formalex® “GREEN” Formalin Neutralizer	Part ABFX-01	Part ABFX-250	Part ABFX-05	Part ABFX-30	Part ABFX-55

 

Additionally Needed:

Formalex® Green Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon	Part ABFXG-1
Formalex® Green Waste Collection Container, 2.5 Gallon	Part ABFXG-25
Funnel with Tissue Screen	Part ABFX-FUN
Formalex® Green Graduated Dispenser, 32 Ounce	Part ABFXG-GD
Formalex® Green pH Test Strips (100 strips/pack)	Part ABFXG-PH

 

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

 

APPLICATION:

Newcomer Supply Formalex^® “GREEN” Formalin Neutralizer is a multi-component, aqueous formulation which utilizes an organo-nitrogen based chemistry to effectively neutralize formalin waste products for sink disposal. 32 ounces of Formalex^® “GREEN” will neutralize one gallon of 10% formalin or one gallon of 4% glutaraldehyde. Benefits include:

• • • No pH adjustment of solutions is required.
    • Does not contain phosphates.
    • Non-vapor forming.
    • Formalin or glutaraldehyde can be neutralized in 4 hours to non-hazardous disposable solutions.
    • Neutralized aldehyde products can be safely discharged to sewer and waste water treatment systems.
    • No sludgy residue.

 

Formalex^® “GREEN” recommended accessories to assist and complete the neutralization process.

• • • 1 Gallon or 2.5 Gallon Waste Collection Container
    • Funnel with Tissue Screen
    • 32 Ounce Graduated Dispenser
    • pH Test Strips

 

NEUTRALIZING PROCEDURE: 

1. 1. Collect acceptable concentrations of aldehyde waste in designated well labeled Formalex^® Green Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon or 2.5 Gallon (ABFXG-1, ABFXG-25).
      1. 1. See Procedure Notes #1 and #2.
         2. Use of Funnel with Tissue Screen (ABFX-FUN) is recommended to avoid extraneous tissue debris accumulating in aldehyde waste solutions.
   2. Add 32 fluid ounces of Formalex^® “GREEN” to each gallon (128 fluid ounces) of aldehyde waste. Or add 1 liter of Formalex^® “GREEN” to 4 liters of aldehyde waste.
      1. 1. Use Formalex^® Green 32 Ounce Graduated Dispenser (ABFXG-GD) for convenient measuring.
         2. Refer to below for treatment calculation tables.
   3. Securely tighten lid on collection container; agitate container to thoroughly mix solutions.
      1. 1. Do not add additional solution to collection container once neutralization process has started.
   4. Allow mixed solution to stand for a minimum of 4 hours.
      1. 1. See Procedure Note #3.
   5. Prior to re-opening, re-agitate container to thoroughly re-mix solution to decrease exposure to potential headspace vapor.
   6. Test treated solution with Formalex^® Green pH Test Strips (ABFXG-PH) to determine completion of neutralization reaction.
      1. 1. Reaction is complete with a pH reading at or above 5.5.

1. 7. Pour neutralized non-hazardous aldehyde waste product into sanitary sewer.
   8. Rinse collection container and clean with cold tap water before reuse.

 

PROCEDURE NOTES:

1. 1. 10% formalin (4% formaldehyde) and 4% glutaraldehyde are the highest concentrations that can be neutralized.
      1. 1. Formalex^® “GREEN” should never be used to directly treat concentrated 37% formaldehyde for sanitary sewer disposal.
   2. Maintain separate, well labeled collection containers for waste formalin and waste glutaraldehyde for best neutralization results.
   3. To attain the lowest formalin residual, allow treated solutions to stand overnight or approximately 8-12 hours.
   4. Confirm disposal methods with local and state regulations.

 

REFERENCES:

1. 1. Bancroft, John D. and Marilyn Gamble. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 6th ed. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008. 22-23, 27.
   2. Dapson, Janet Crookham and Richard W. Dapson. Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory: Regulations, Risks, Handling and Disposal. 4^th ed. Battle Creek, MI: Anatech, 2005. 181-186.
   3. Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.

 

CALCULATING HOW MUCH FORMALEX GREEN YOU NEED:

 

CAUTION STATEMENT AND SPECIAL NOTES:

1. Always wear chemical resistant gloves and eye protection when handling chemicals.
2. Follow all institutional and personnel safety guidelines when handling formalin solutions.
3. Read Formalex® Green Safety Data Sheet prior to use.
4. Formalex® Green should NEVER be used to treat 37% formaldehyde for sewer disposal.
5. Do not mix with chlorine type bleaches.
6. Follow all local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding formalin solutions.

The FAN Pad-GL (Formalin Absorbing Neutralizing Pad) is a super absorbent pad, specially treated with Formalex and designed for the ultimate destruction of formaldehyde, 10% formalin and glutaraldehyde solutions.  Absorbs and neutralizes these aldehyde solutions destroying their harmful vapors.

 

FAN PAD-GL MINI :

• Great for cleaning up small dribbles or spills on counter tops
• Ideal for grossing small tissues, e.g. cysts and tonsils
• Working Surface:  11″ x 10″
• Absorbs up to 20ml of 10% Formalin
• 6 rolls/case (330 total sheets)

 

FAN PAD-GL SMALL :

• Ideal for grossing medium size tissues, e.g. gall bladders and appendix
• Line shelves, storage containers and transport coolers to absorb and neutralize formalin & fumes
• Working Surface:  6″ x 14″
• Absorbs up to 200ml of 10% Formalin
• 48 pads/case

 

FAN PAD-GL LARGE :

• Ideal for the BIG UGLIES; formalin soaked tissues, e.g. uterus, breast and colon
• Line shelves, storage containers and transport coolers to absorb and neutralize formalin & fumes
• Working Surface:  9″ x 21″
• Absorbs up to 300 ml of 10% Formalin
• 30 pads/case

 

A two-year study performed by NASA found FAN Pad-GL to be the safest, most effective method of controlling the air quality associated with the analysis of formalin fixed specimen on the 1998 Columbia Shuttle STS-90 NEUROLAB.

 

FAN PAD-GL LIST OF USES: 

• Histology
• Pathology
• Dermatology
• Specimen Transport
• Specimen Storage
• Biology
• Anatomy
• Autopsy
• Morgue
• Endoscopy
• GI Labs
• Operating Room
• Labor & Delivery
• Research Labs
• Health Science Labs

 

BENEFITS OF USING FAN PADS:

• Effective moist or dry
• Provide excellent vapor control anywhere formalin or glutaraldehyde is used or stored
• No more plugging your nose in disgust
• No more smelly garbage cans
• Safely neutralizes the formalin as you wipe it up
• Reduces formalin odor when grossing directly on the pad
• No more profanity when a spill happens (well, maybe a little)
• Safe to dispose of in regular garbage bags
• No more smelly counters
• Low cost per sheet

The FAN Pad-GL Elite (Formalin Absorbing Neutralizing Pad) with laminate coating, absorbs and neutralizes formalin, destroying harmful vapors while dissecting tissue.

 

FAN PAD-GL ELITE BENEFITS:

• Permeable non-woven blue laminate work surface
• Blue background for excellent tissue contrast
• Non-stick work surface that is light weight and strong
• Exceptional knife suppression while dissecting tissue
• Soft enough to reduce wear on dissecting blades
• Pads convert formaldehyde and other aldehydes to a non-hazardous polymer

 

FAN PAD-GL ELITE LIST OF USES:

• Specimen transport carts, boxes and coolers
• Specimen/Biopsy cassette transfers
• Surgery
• Labor & Delivery
• Specimen storage areas
• Autopsy
• GI Lab & Endoscopy

 

ABSORBING/NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY OF THE FAN PAD-GL ELITE™:

• 8″ x 11″   – will abosrb & neutralize up to 100ml of 10% formalin
• 11″ x 15″ – will absorb & neutralize up to 200ml of 10% formalin

Chlorine Control Powder™  is a specially formulated powder designed for the destruction and control of various types of liquid chlorine spills and leaks. Chlorine Control Powder™ is manufactured in a dry form for easy application without mixing or dilution. Once applied, Chlorine Control Powder™ will:

• Neutralize the pH
• Convert all the chlorine to a nonhazardous material
• Eliminate harmful chlorine vapors
• Convert spill to a powder for easy disposal

 

Chlorine Control Powder™ is effective against:

• Industrial strength Sodium Hypochlorite
• Household strength Sodium Hypochlorite (Clorox)*
• Most forms of liquid chlorine solutions
• Calcium Hypochlorite solutions

 

Suggested Uses:

• Fire departments
• Haz-mat teams
• Water plants
• Industrial plants
• Commercial swimming pools
• Hospitals
• Laboratories

 

Directions for Chlorine Control Powder:

1. Consult SDS of spilled material to become familiar with its chemical properties and safety and health requirements.
2. Select and wear proper personal protective equipment, including suitable foot and respiratory protection for chlorine spills. (Rubber boots, gloves, goggles, gas mask, SCBA, ets.)
3. Evacuate area as necessary to ensure the safety of all personnel.
4. Eliminate all sources of ignition and ensure that there is adequate ventilation available before applying product.
5. Apply Chlorine Control Powder™ to spill from the upwind side around its perimeter to dike the liquid, working from the outside toward the center, taking care to avoid vapors and splashing.
6. Carefully mix with a non-reactive paddle or shovel until all liquid is solidified.
7. Determine level of neutralization by using a chlorine test kit or strips.
8. Check pH and chlorine concentration.
9. Follow final clean up procedures established by your facility or company.
10. Dispose of neutralized waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.
11. Rinse and dispose of empty container after use.

*Clorox is a Registered Trademark of the Clorox Corporation

 

 

• Heavy duty plastic tray
• 7 – 2oz. bottles
• Dye colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Violet

15 pre-filled dispensers in convenient carton. 4ml dye/dispenser.

 

The Tissue Microarray premade paraffin blocks are for constructing tissue arrays without the need of specialized equipment.  Simply punch the donor tissue cores and insert them into the premade paraffin recipient block.

• Blocks made with Leica Paraplast X-tra paraffin.
• Embedding cassette is Simport M480-4.
• Packaging: Blocks packaged in 6 place plastic mailer made to hold premade blocks, punches are packed in safe, tamper-evident ziplock resealable bags.

 

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:                                    

1		Extract the marked tissue from the donor block by using the appropriate tissue punch. a.  Place the donor block on a horizontal and flat surface. b.  Hold the tissue punch in your hand perpendicularly to the marked position of the donor block. c.  Slowly insert the tissue punch into the donor block at the proper depth of 5mm.  Don’t insert it too quickly and too deep to prevent damaging the donor block and the tissue punch.
2		By slowly pushing on the tissue punch plunger, deliver the extracted tissue into the corresponding hole of the recipient block.  Then, gently push in all the tissue cores to ensure evenness for microtomy.
3		Place the recipient block on a glass slide (facing down) and incubate the block at 37°C to 45°C for 3 hours up to overnight.  The delivered cores will adhere to their respective holes in the recipient block.  Do not pull the slide from the TMA block.
4	With the recipient block still warm and tacky, heat another slide in an oven to around 70°C for approximately 10 minutes.  Then, place it under the slide that is already stuck to the Array block.  The Array block surface should quickly turn to liquid.  Move the two slides around on the Array block to push any surface air bubbles away and to flatten the Array block surface.
5	Now, remove second slide and place Array block with original slide (slide down) on counter for 10 minutes in order to cool down.  Once Array block is at room temperature, place it with the slide on an ice tray (no water) to cool for 20 minutes.  Slide should remove easily from Array block which will now be ready for cutting.

 

Notes:

1. The tissue punches are not intended for use directly on patients.  For lab/research purposes only.
2. If some of the mold cores are not needed, simply fill unwanted holes in the paraffin Array block with blank paraffin cores.

 

Another user friendly approach to IHC staining. This tray is also suitable not only for routine staining requiring a humid chamber but is also ideal for Hematology, Cytology and Microbiology laboratories. Manipulation is made safe and easy by using only one hand.

The Simport StainTray™ has a black base made of tough ABS plastic withstanding a wide range of chemicals ( Avoid chlorinated hydrocarbons ). It will accept up to 10 slides on four plastic rails covered with a polymer strip to perfectly hold slides even if tray is held at an angle. When humidity is needed, wells between rails will hold up to one ml of water securely without splashing. Middle wells will hold up to 2 ml each. Rails are raised not only to avoid water touching the slides but to make them more easily retrievable. The base will also hold excess stain solution dripping from the slides. Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.

• Dimensions with cover: 24 x 24 x 4.5cm (H)
• Do Not Use with Acetone & Avoid Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
• Not Autoclavable

 

FEATURES OF THE SIMPORT STAINTRAY 10 PLACE:

• Black base made of tough ABS plastic.
• Accepts up to 10 slides on four plastic rails.
• Rails covered with a red polymer strip to hold slides even if tray is held at an angle.
• Wells will hold up to 2 ml each.
• Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.
• Drain plug can be removed to empty the StainTray.

 

SIMPORT STAINTRAY 10 PLACE UNITS AVAILABLE WITH:

1. Clear Lids – allowing for visual examination. Made of PETG with a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C.
2. Black Lids – for fluorescent work. Made of ABS with a temperature range of -80° C to + 80°C.

 

Another user friendly approach to IHC staining. This tray is also suitable not only for routine staining requiring a humid chamber but is also ideal for Hematology, Cytology and Microbiology laboratories. Manipulation is made safe and easy by using only one hand.

The Simport StainTray™ has a black base made of tough ABS plastic withstanding a wide range of chemicals ( Avoid chlorinated hydrocarbons ). It will accept up to 30 slides on six plastic rails covered with a polymer strip to perfectly hold slides even if tray is held at an angle. When humidity is needed, wells between rails will hold up to one ml of water securely without splashing. Middle wells will hold up to 2 ml each. Rails are raised not only to avoid water touching the slides but to make them more easily retrievable. The base will also hold excess stain solution dripping from the slides. Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.

• Dimensions: 38.4 x 32.9 x 4.5 cm (H)
• Do Not Use with Acetone & Avoid Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
• Not Autoclavable

 

Features of the Simport StainTray 30 Place:

• Black base made of tough ABS plastic.
• Accepts up to 30 slides on six plastic rails.
• Rails covered with a red polymer strip to hold slides even if tray is held at an angle.
• Wells will hold up to 2 ml each.
• Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.
• Drain plug can be removed to empty the StainTray.

 

Simport StainTray 30 Place Units available with:

1. Clear Lids – allowing for visual examination. Made of PETG with a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C.
2. Black Lids – for fluorescent work. Made of ABS with a temperature range of -80°C to +80°C.

 

 

Another user friendly approach to IHC staining. This tray is also suitable not only for routine staining requiring a humid chamber but is also ideal for Hematology, Cytology and Microbiology laboratories. Manipulation is made safe and easy by using only one hand.

The Simport StainTray™ has a black base made of tough ABS plastic withstanding a wide range of chemicals ( Avoid chlorinated hydrocarbons ). It will accept up to 20 slides on four plastic rails covered with a polymer strip to perfectly hold slides even if tray is held at an angle. When humidity is needed, wells between rails will hold up to one ml of water securely without splashing. Middle wells will hold up to 2 ml each. Rails are raised not only to avoid water touching the slides but to make them more easily retrievable. The base will also hold excess stain solution dripping from the slides. Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.

• Dimensions: 38 x 24 x 4.5 cm (H)
• Do Not Use with Acetone & Avoid Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
• Not Autoclavable

 

FEATURES OF THE SIMPORT STAINTRAY 20 PLACE:

• Black base made of tough ABS plastic.
• Accepts up to 20 slides on four plastic rails.
• Rails covered with a red polymer strip to hold slides even if tray is held at an angle.
• Wells will hold up to 2 ml each.
• Four rubber feet ensure greater base stability. Units are stackable for space saving purposes.
• Drain plug can be removed to empty the StainTray.

 

SIMPORT STAINTRAY 20 PLACE UNITS AVAILABLE WITH:

1. Clear Lids – allowing for visual examination. Made of PETG with a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C.
2. Black Lids – for fluorescent work. Made of ABS with a temperature range of -80°C to +80°C.

 

The Slide Staining Tray / Moisture Chamber is perfect for keeping your slides well separated, maintaining moisture, and watching the reaction. Stackable, heavy duty plastic construction. The clear slide staining tray chamber allows easy visualization of the reaction and the black slide staining tray is effective for light sensitive chemistry.

SLIDE STAINING TRAY / MOISTURE CHAMBER FEATURES:

• Divided into 10 individual compartments (½” empty space between compartments)
• Eight barrier dividers are placed into empty spaces between compartments when lid is closed for complete isolation.
• Slides are placed on 4 pedestal posts to raise the surface above the water below
• Chamber is made of heavy-duty polystyrene
• Air tight to keep moisture in
• Chambers are stackable
• Available in clear and black

 

DIMENSIONS:

• • 8 ¼” x  7″ x 1 ¼”

 

TEMPERATURE RATING:

• • -10°C to 70°C

 

Available in 15, 40 and 78 slide capacity.

• Made from chemical-resistant polyethylene
• Solid, strong construction
• Rubber feet for bench top stability

 

Never change a blade again! Disposable & sterile, one-handed easy “slide & click” design eliminates the need to remove the scalpel blade and effectively reduces the risk of an exposure incident. Convenient “ruler handle” built in.

 

Each blade is individually packaged & sterile!

A molded plastic tray liner that allows for easy clean-up and disposal of the paraffin that is melted off the tissue blocks.  Fits both the 4E’s and Premiere Wax Trimmers.

For Patient Control tissue on the same slide.
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 1.0 mm
Approximately 72 slides/box

 

The Unisette Biopsy Cassettes in QuickLoad Taped Stacks are taped cassettes to be used with Leica and Sakura Ink Jet printers.  The cassettes are similar to Unisette Tissue Cassettes but are specially designed to hold biopsy specimens.  Made from acetal, they keep specimens safely submerged and are resistant to the chemical reaction of most solvents used in histology laboratories.

 

PACKAGING OF THE UNISETTE BIOPSY TISSUE & EMBEDDING CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD TAPED STACKS:

• 40 cassettes/stack; 25 stacks/case; 1,000 cassettes/case.

 

UNISETTE BIOPSY TISSUE PROCESSING & EMBEDDING CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD TAPED STACKS:

• Designed for biopsy specimens.
• 1 millimeter openings maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.
• The lids are attached in an open position for easy filling, but can be opened or closed as often as necessary.
• One piece snap latch and hinge lock prevents early separation of base and lid and allows one-hand operation.
• The anterior writing area is at a 35° angle.
• Cassettes also available without QuickLoad Taped Stacks (Part 5125).

 

The Unisette in QuickLoad Taped Stacks is suited for the Leica and Sakura ink jet printers. Made from acetal they keep specimens safely submerged and are resistant to the chemical action of most solvents used in histology laboratories.

 

PACKAGING OF THE UNISETTE TISSUE & EMBEDDING CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD TAPED STACKS:

• 40 cassettes/stack; 25 stacks/case; 1,000 cassettes/case.

 

UNISETTE TISSUE & EMBEDDING CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD TAPED STACKS:

• The efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.
• Lids are attached in an open position for easy filling, but can be opened or closed as often as necessary and will always relock securely.
• One-piece snap-latch and hinge-lock design prevents early separation of base and lid and allows one-hand operation.
• Anterior writing area is at a 35° angle.
• Cassettes also available without QuickLoad Taped Stacks (Part 5124).

 

These Swingsette tissue cassettes are suitable for hoppers accepting plastic sleeves such as Thermo Fisher printers.  They load in cassette labeling instruments in one simple operation!  The transparent sleeve allows viewing of the Swingsette tissue cassettes in order to confirm there are no tissue cassette jams in the sleeve during the printing process. Molded from acetal, these cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to the chemical action of most histological solvents.

 

PACKAGING OF THE SWINGESETTE TISSUE CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD SLEEVES:

• 75 cassettes/sleeve; 10 sleeves/case; 750 cassettes/case and 10 bags of 75 lids.

 

SWINGSETTE TISSUE CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD SLEEVES:

• Convenient plastic dispensing sleeve compatible with Thermo Fisher printers.
• Made of acetal.
• Efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.
• Special hinge allows cassettes to be opened and closed as often as necessary.
• Large tab for convenient and easy opening of lid.
• Cover packaged separately and can be removed and re-inserted easily without losing specimen.
• The anterior writing area is at a 45° angle.
• Cassettes also available without QuickLoad sleeves (Part 5130).

 

 

These Swingsette Biopsy tissue cassettes are suitable for hoppers accepting plastic sleeves such as Thermo Fisher printers.  They load in cassette labeling instruments in one simple operation!  The transparent sleeve allows viewing of the Swingsette tissue cassettes in order to confirm there are no tissue cassette jams in the sleeve during the printing process. Molded from acetal, these cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to the chemical action of most histological solvents.

 

PACKAGING OF THE SWINGSETTE BIOPSY TISSUE CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD SLEEVES:

• 75 cassettes/sleeve; 10 sleeves/case; 750 cassettes/case and 10 bags of 75 lids.

 

SWINGSETTE BIOPSY TISSUE CASSETTES IN QUICKLOAD SLEEVES:

• Designed to hold biopsy specimens.
• Made of acetal.
• 1mm square openings to maximize fluid exchange.
• Large tab for convenient and easy opening.
• Easy to assemble disposable cover with special hinge.
• Covers packaged separately.
• Anterior writing surface is at a 45° angle.
• Cassettes also available without QuickLoad sleeves (Part 51301).

 

Molded from acetal, these Unisette Biopsy Processing & Embedding Cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to the chemical action of histological solvents.

 

PACKAGING OF THE UNISETTE BIOPSY PROCESSING & EMBEDDING CASSETTES:

• 500 cassettes/box, 1,500 cassettes/case.

 

UNISETTE BIOPSY PROCESSING & EMEBEDDING CASSETTES:

• Specially designed to hold biopsy specimens during the embedding process.
• 1 mm square openings to maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.
• One-piece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids.
• Snap-latch and hinge-lock design of the Unisette Biopsy Processing & Embedding Cassettes prevent early separation of base and lid and allows for one-hand operation.
• Lids can be opened and closed as often as necessary and they always relock securely without danger of specimen loss.
• Large labeling areas are located on two sides of the cassettes.
• Anterior writing area is at a 35° angle.
• Compatible with Leica and Sakura printers.

 

Molded from acetal, these Unisette Tissue Processing & Embedding Cassettes keep specimens safely submerged in liquid and are resistant to the chemical action of most histological solvents.

 

Packaging of the Unisette Tissue Processing & Embedding Cassettes:

• 500 cassettes/box, 1,500 cassettes/case.

 

Unisette Tissue Processing & Embedding Cassettes:

• Efficient flow-through slots maximize fluid exchange and ensure proper drainage.
• One-piece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids.
• Snap-latch and hinge-lock design of the Unisette Tissue Processing & Embedding Cassettes prevent early separation of base and lid and allows for one-hand operation.
• Lids can be opened and closed as often as necessary and they always relock securely without danger of specimen loss.
• Large labeling areas are located on two sides of the cassettes.
• Anterior writing area is at a 35° angle.
• Compatible with Leica and Sakura printers.

 

The Macrosette Tissue Processing & Embedding Cassettes are disposable plastic cassettes specially designed to hold larger tissue specimens during the tissue processing and embedding procedure, as well as easily fit into a standard cassette storage cabinet.

 

PACKAGING OF THE MACROSETTE TISSUE PROCESSING & EMBEDDING CASSETTES:

• 250 cassettes/box; 750 cassettes/case with covers assembled.

 

MACROSETTE TISSUE PROCESSING & EMBEDDING CASSETTES:

• Same footprint as the Histosette but twice as high.
• Attached one-piece integral lid eliminates the need for separate steel lids.
• Lids can be opened and closed as often as necessary and they always relock securely without danger of specimen loss.
• Large labeling areas are located on three sides of the Macrosette Tissue Processing & Embedding cassettes for your convenience.
• Only available in white.

 

DIMENSIONS OF THE MACROSETTE TISSUE PROCESSING & EMBEDDING CASSETTES:

• 1 9/16″ x 1 1/8″ x 1/2″ H