Decalcifying Solutions

 

  • Shelf Life is one year from date manufactured unless otherwise stated.
  • Store at 15-30°C unless otherwise stated.
  • H = Hazardous

 

Technical Notes:  Proper fixation is of critical importance when decalcifying bone.  Improperly fixed tissues will exhibit poor morphology following decalcification.  10% Phosphate Buffered Formalin is the recommended fixative although some applications may require a different fixative.  The choice of fixative should be determined by the user.

Decalcifying Solutions Table

Decalcification End-Point Set #1051:  Used to determine complete decalcification if radiography is not available.

   
 

Decalcifying Solution, EDTA/Sucrose

Part # 1048B 1 L $54.80  
Part # 1048C 1 gal $192.00  
Part # 1048D 10 L cube $344.00  
   
 

Decalcifying Solution, Formic Acid 5%, Aqueous

Part # 1049B 1 L $31.00  
Part # 1049C 1 gal $104.00  
Part # 1049E 20 L cube $220.00  
   
 

Decalcifying Solution, HCL/EDTA

(use: Excellent for bone marrows. Gentle but quick!)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
1-5:
Part # 1050A 1 L $23.00 H
6 or more:
Part # 1050A 1 L $19.50 H
Each:
Part # 1050C 1 gal $66.40 H
   
 

Decalcifying Solution, Formic/Citrate

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10492A 500 ml $31.30 H
Part # 10492B 1 L $37.70 H
Part # 10492C 1 gal $94.30 H
   
 

Decalcifying Solution, Formic Acid/Formalin

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10493B 1 L $25.60  
Part # 10493C 1 gal $70.30  
   
 

Decalcification End Point Set

(use: Determination of complete decalcification of specimen.)

Solution A: Ammonium Hydroxide, Aqueous 250 ml
Solution B: Ammonium Oxalate, Aqueous 250 ml

Part # 1051A 250 ml set $46.50