Fixatives
- Shelf Life is one year from date manufactured unless otherwise stated.
- Store at 15-30°C unless otherwise stated.
- H = Hazardous
| Fixative | Application | Part# |
| Formaldehyde | ||
| Formaldehyde 37 – 40%, ACS | Concentrated formaldehyde with methyl alcohol stabilizer | 1089 |
| Formalin 10%, Phosphate Buffered (Available in Vials) |
Traditional all purpose fixative | 1090 |
| Formalin 23%, Phosphate Buffered | Higher strength buffered formula for whole brain specimens | 1091 |
| Zinc Formalin, Unbuffered Zinc Sulfate | Excellent fixative to preserve nuclear detail | 1482 |
| Formalin, Alcoholic, 10/90 | Alcoholic formula for rapid penetration | 10932 |
| Formalin, Alcoholic, 20/80 | Alcoholic formula for rapid penetration | 10933 |
| Paraformaldehyde 10%, Buffered | Methyl alcohol free formaldehyde and electron microscopy | 13301 |
| Hematopoetic Fixatives | ||
| AZF Fixative – Acetic Zinc Formalin (Available in Vials) |
Proven substitute for hazardous mercury based fixatives | 1009 |
| B-5 Fixative Modified, Zinc Chloride | Mercury free formula for hematopoetic specimens | 1015 |
| Zenker Fixative, Modified, Zinc Chloride | Mercury free formula for hematopoetic specimens and mordant for PTAH stain | 1461 |
| Alcohol, Methanol Anhydrous, ACS | Blood smears | 12236 |
| Specialty | ||
| Bouin Fluid | Picric Acid based fixative good for GI biopsies and as a mordant for trichrome staining | 1020 |
| Davidson (Hartmann’s) Fixative | Formalin alcohol acetic acid formula | 1045 |
| Lymph Node Grossing Aid | Special fixative to assist in the visualization of lymph nodes | 1093 |
| Hollande Fixative | Picric Acid based fixative good for GI biopsies | 1208 |
| Differential Stain Fixative | Methanol based fixative for metachromatic stain | 10523 |
| Formic Acid 96%, ACS | Post fixation inactivation of CJD virus | 10943 |
| Formalin 10%, in Saline | Floatation techniques for ova and parasites | 10912B |
| EM | ||
| Carson Modified Millonig Formalin | Classic Carson – Millonig buffer with NaOH | 12445 |
| Glutaraldehyde 50%, Reagent | Concentrated glutaraldehyde | 1123 |
| Zamboni Fixative | EM fixative with picric acid also has light microscopy applications | 1459 |
| Cytology | ||
| Saccomano Collection Fluid | Standard cytology fixative | 1361 |
| Transport Media (Non Fixative) | ||
| Michel Transport Medium (Available in Vials) |
Preserves morphology & antigenicity during transport of tissues | 1242 |
| Michel Wash Solution | Used to rinse transport medium from tissue prior to freezing | 1243 |
Mercury Substitutes
AZF Fixative
(use: Excellent replacement for Mercury based fixative.) Working Solution. MERCURY FREE!
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Electron Microscopy
Carson Modified Millonig Formalin
(use: Light & Electron Microscopy)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Glutaraldehyde 50%, Reagent Grade
(use: Electron Microscopy)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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FrozFix
Michel's Solution
Michel's Transport Medium Vial
(use: Preserves morphology & antigenicity during transport of tissues.)
Cytology
Other Fixatives
Zinc Formalin Fixative
(use: On auto processor or as a prefixative. Working solution. Replacement for Zinc Formalin Sensitizer in Steiner-Chapman Stain.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Hollande Fixative
(use: Recommended for GI Biopsies.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Differential Stain Fixative
Solution C of the Differential Stain Kit.
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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For staining procedure, Click Here.
Click Here to see the Differential Stain Kit (#9112) in the Stain Kits Section.
Millonig Formalin
This product is located in the Electron Microscopy section of the Chemicals & Reagents.
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Methanol Anhydrous, ACS
(use: Fixative for blood smears.)
See Alcohol, Methanol Anhydrous, ACS located in the Alcohol section of Chemicals & Reagents.
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Wright Stain Fixative
See Alcohol, Methanol Anhydrous, ACS located in the Alcohol section of Chemicals & Reagents.
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Bulk Volumes
Formalin Concentrate Form-C (Buffered)
Dilute 1 part concentrate to 4 parts DI Water. One gallon of concentrate makes 5 gallons of 10% NBF. Thoroughly mixes in 30 seconds. One case will produce 20 gallons of NBF!
Benefits:
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- Reduces shipping costs
- Saves 80% of valuable storage space
- Already buffered
Formalin 10%, in Saline
(use: Used in floatation techniques for ova and parasites.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Vials
AZF Fixative Vials
This product is located in the Mercury Substitutes Section of Chemicals & Reagents.
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Disposal Products
Formalex GREEN Formalin Neutralizer
Liquid Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.
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FORM-ZERO Formalin Neutralizer
Powder Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.
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