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

AZF Fixative

(use: Excellent replacement for Mercury based fixative.) Working Solution. MERCURY FREE!

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1009A 1 L $25.10  
Part # 1009B 1 gal $79.20  
Part # 1009C 20 L cube $113.10  
   
 

AZF Fixative Vial

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
30 ml vial with 15 ml fill:
Part # 10091B 100/case $150.00  
   
 

B-5 Fixative Modified, Zinc Chloride

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
1 - 5:
Part # 1015A 1 L $50.50  
6 or more:
Part # 1015A 1 L $45.00  
Each:
Part # 1015C 1 gal $129.10  
   
Zenker Fixative, Modified, Zinc Chloride

Zenker Fixative, Modified, Zinc Chloride

Part # 1461A 1 L $45.60  
Part # 1461B 1 gal $113.60  

Electron Microscopy

   
 

Carson Modified Millonig Formalin

(use: Light & Electron Microscopy)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 12445A 1 gal $11.00  
Part # 12445C 20 L cube $52.20  
   
 

Carson Mod. Millonig Formalin Vials

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
30 ml vial, 15 ml fill:
Part # 12445E 100/case $70.40  
   
 

Glutaraldehyde 50%, Reagent Grade

(use: Electron Microscopy)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1123A 500 ml $115.20 H
   
Zamboni Fixative

Zamboni Fixative

(use: Light & Electron Microscopy.)

Part # 1459A 1 L $97.80  

FrozFix

   
 

FrozFix™ Fixative

Part # 1096C 1 L $129.50 H

Michel's Solution

   
 

Michel's Wash Solution

Part # 1243A 500 ml $40.00  
Part # 1243B 1 L $52.50  
Part # 1243C 1 gal $140.00  
   
Michel's Transport Medium Vial

Michel's Transport Medium Vial

(use: Preserves morphology & antigenicity during transport of tissues.)

30 ml vial, 15 ml fill:
Part # 12423C 50/case $88.60  
20 ml vial, 10 ml fill (1-3 cases, each):
Part # 12423E 25/case $35.00  
20 ml vial, 10 ml fill (4+ cases, each):
Part # 12423E 25/case $28.00  
   
 

Michel's Transport Medium

(use: Preserves morphology & antigenicity during transport of tissues.)

Part # 1242A 500 ml $49.50  
Part # 1242B 1 L $73.40  
Part # 1242C 1 gal $159.00  

Cytology

   
 

Saccomanno Collection Fluid

(use: For collection and pre-fixation of cytology specimens.)

Part # 1361B 1 gal $35.60 H
60 ml vial, 30 ml fill (O-ring Lid):
Part # 1361D 50/case $98.60 H

Other Fixatives

   
 

Zinc Formalin Fixative

(use: On auto processor or as a prefixative. Working solution. Replacement for Zinc Formalin Sensitizer in Steiner-Chapman Stain.)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1482A 1 L $14.60  
Part # 1482B 1 gal $25.70  
Part # 1482C 20 L $91.10  
   
 

Paraformaldehyde 10%, Buffered

(use: Cell flow fixation.)

Part # 13301A 500 ml $100.80  
Part # 13301B 1 L $125.00  
Part # 13301C 1 gal $290.10  
   
 

Hollande Fixative

(use: Recommended for GI Biopsies.)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1208A 1 L $68.00  
Part # 1208B 1 gal $138.40  
   
 

Formic Acid 96%, ACS

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10943A 250 ml $36.00 H
Part # 10943B 500 ml $66.30 H
Part # 10943C 2 L $183.00 H
   
 

Differential Stain Fixative

Solution C of the Differential Stain Kit.

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.

For staining procedure, Click Here.

Click Here to see the Differential Stain Kit (#9112) in the Stain Kits Section.

Part # 10523A 500 ml $33.30 H
Part # 10523B 1 gal $81.70 H
   
 

Davidson Fixative

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1045A 1 gal $107.80 H
   
 

Bouin Fluid

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1020A 1 L $39.20  
Part # 1020B 1 gal $79.60  
Part # 1020C 20 L cube $171.50  
   
 

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 10%, Phosphate Buffered

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1090N 1 gal $12.00  
4 or more (each):
Part # 1090N 1 gal $9.80  
Part # 1090K 20 L cube $41.70  
   
FORM-C Formalin Concentrate

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:

    • Reduces shipping costs
    • Saves 80% of valuable storage space
    • Already buffered
Part # ABFORM-04 4 x 1 gal/cs $118.00  
   
 

Formaldehyde 37-40%, ACS

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 1089A 500 ml $21.30 H
Part # 1089C 1 gal $49.80 H
Part # 1089B 20 L cube $92.00 H
   
 

Fomalin, Alcoholic, 10/90

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10932A 4 x 1 gal $95.70 H
Part # 10932B 20 L cube $90.20 H
   
 

Formalin, Alcoholic, 20/80

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10933A 4 x 1 gal $83.20 H
Part # 10933B 5 gal cube $95.70 H
   
 

Formalin 23%, Phosphate Buffered

(use: CNS tissue e.g. large animal brains.)

Part # 1091A 1 gal $26.50 H
Part # 1091C 10 L cube $61.90 H
   
 

Formalin 10%, in Saline

(use: Used in floatation techniques for ova and parasites.)

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
Part # 10912B 1 gal $35.90  
   
 

Lymph Node Grossing Aid

(use: Enhances gross visibility of lymph nodes in large resections.)

Part # 1093A 4 x 1 gal $133.70 H
Part # 1093B 20 L cube $141.00 H

Vials

   
Formalin Vial 10%, Phosphate Buffered

Formalin Vial 10%, Phosphate Buffered

      • Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
20 ml vials with a 10 ml fill (O-ring vials):
Part # 1090A 100/case $31.20  
32 oz. vials with a 500 ml fill (Flat Lid Vials):
Part # 1090E 9/case $24.40  
   
 

AZF Fixative Vials

This product is located in the Mercury Substitutes Section of Chemicals & Reagents.

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Disposal Products

   
formalin neutralizer formalex green

Formalex GREEN Formalin Neutralizer

Liquid Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.

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Form Zero Formalin Powder Neutralizer

FORM-ZERO Formalin Neutralizer

Powder Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.

Click Here for information, part number and pricing.