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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Saccomano Collection Fluid | Standard cytology fixative | 1361 |
Transport Media (Non Fixative) |
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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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Part # 1009A | 1 L | $25.10 |
Part # 1009B | 1 gal | $79.20 |
Part # 1009C | 20 L cube | $113.10 |
AZF Fixative Vial
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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30 ml vial with 15 ml fill:
Part # 10091B | 100/case | $150.00 |
B-5 Fixative Modified, Zinc Chloride
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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1 - 5:
Part # 1015A | 1 L | $50.50 |
6 or more:
Part # 1015A | 1 L | $45.00 |
Each:
Part # 1015C | 1 gal | $129.10 |
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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Part # 12445A | 1 gal | $11.00 |
Part # 12445C | 20 L cube | $52.20 |
Carson Mod. Millonig Formalin Vials
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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30 ml vial, 15 ml fill:
Part # 12445E | 100/case | $70.40 |
Glutaraldehyde 50%, Reagent Grade
(use: Electron Microscopy)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Part # 1123A | 500 ml | $115.20 | H |
FrozFix
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
(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.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Part # 1208A | 1 L | $68.00 |
Part # 1208B | 1 gal | $138.40 |
Formic Acid 96%, ACS
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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.
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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.
Part # 10523A | 500 ml | $33.30 | H |
Part # 10523B | 1 gal | $81.70 | H |
Bouin Fluid
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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.
Click Here for information, part number and pricing.
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
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Part # 1090N | 1 gal | $12.00 |
4 or more (each):
Part # 1090N | 1 gal | $9.80 |
Part # 1090K | 20 L cube | $41.70 |
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
Formaldehyde 37-40%, ACS
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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Part # 10932A | 4 x 1 gal | $95.70 | H |
Part # 10932B | 20 L cube | $90.20 | H |
Formalin, Alcoholic, 20/80
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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.)
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- Shelf Life is 2 years from date of manufacture.
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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
AZF Fixative Vials
This product is located in the Mercury Substitutes Section of Chemicals & Reagents.
Click Here for part numbers and pricing.
Disposal Products
Formalex GREEN Formalin Neutralizer
Liquid Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.
Click Here for information, part number and pricing.
FORM-ZERO Formalin Neutralizer
Powder Neutralizer for Formalin Waste.
Click Here for information, part number and pricing.