Histosec Pastilles 4 X 2.5 KG

Description

Catalogue Number	111609
Synonyms	Embedding agents for microscopy, Embedding agent, Histosec®
Description	HISTOSEC PASTILLES SOLIDIFICATION POINT
Overview	Histosec® pastilles is an embedding medium for histology of samples of human origin. It is a paraffin enriched with polymers, also available without the addition of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). DMSO increases the rate of penetration of paraffin and provides additional preservation of the tissue structures. Its melting range is between 56 - 58 °C and, within this range any specimen can be processed without fear of damage irrespective of the method used. In most clinical laboratories the paraffinization is performed with an automated embedding system and is performed directly after the histoprocessing. The Histosec® pastilles are well soluble with the Intermedia Xylene or xylene substitutes (such as Neo-Clear(R)). The paraffin is an IVD registered product and CE certified, thus can be used for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Product Information

HS Code

2712 20 90

Physicochemical Information

Flash point	>100 °C
Bulk density	400 kg/m3

Toxicological Information

LD 50 dermal

LD50 Rabbit > 3000 mg/kg

Storage and Shipping Information

Storage

Store at +15°C to +25°C.

Specifications

Solidification point (rotating thermometer method)	56 - 58 °C
Effect of heating (at 60 °C/100 g)	clear melt within max. 20 hours
Solubility in xylene (at 20 °C/0.1 g in 5 ml)	clear solute within max. 20 hours
Cutting results (4 µm slices)	conforms
Solubility of slices in xylene	< 50 seconds