Adhesives
and Mountants
Aron
Alpha® -Ethyl Ultra Speed Adhesive (Quickbond)
Aron Alpha , type 200 is a one component, room temperature curing structural adhesive composed mainly of alpha cyanoacrylate monomer in a liquid state. When this monomer is applied in a single thin coating to the bonding surface of the material, it instantly solidifies through polymerization to produce an extra high strength, colorless bond with virtually no shrinkage. Aron Alpha bonds almost any nonporous material except fluorocarbons. Solvents such as gasoline, propane, oil, alcohol or benzene do not affect resinified Aron Alpha. The adhesive itself contains no solvents. The Aron Alpha bond has a high tensile strength but a relatively lower shear strength. Aron Alpha is not a gap filler. Good surface contact is essential. Meets MIL-A-46050 C. Ideal for the bonding of tissues to a tissue-slicer, tissue block or to a blank block etc.
Physical Properties of Type 200
Before use (Liquid state)
| Refractive Index, N20°C/D | .1.4363 |
| Viscosity @25°C (Brookfield) | 2 |
| Specific Gravity, 20°C/4°C | 1.050 |
| Boiling Point, 5mmHg, °F | 140-144 |
| Melting Point (°F) | -130 |
| Flash Point (°F) | 181 |
| Solubility | acetone, MEK, benzene, toluene, ethylacetate, nitromethane |
After use (Bonded state)
| Solubility Paramete | 10.72 |
| Softening Temp. (Viscat State), (°F) | 293 |
| Melting Point (°F) | 392 – 406 |
| Specific Gravity, 20°C / 4°C | 1.2483 |
| Refractive Index, N20°C/D | 1.4870 |
| Electric resistance | 10 11-13 |
| Solubility | acetone, nitromethane |
| RT | 72588 | Quick-Bond - Aron Alpha 200 | 5x2g/bx | 16.50 |  |
Biobond;
Tissue Section Adhesive
Having prepared the tissue specimen for immunolabeling it is then imperative to perform the incubations with a protocol designed to maximize the specific signal and minimize the background. Some incubation conditions may cause the tissue sections to be removed from the glass slide. Typical tissue section adhesives such as poly-L-lysine, Elmer's glue, chrome alum, etc... are not suitable for use with immunogold labeling because of the increased background caused by the attraction of gold particles to the adhesive on the slide.
Furthermore, the surface of glass slides is uneven and it is activated by the silicon tetrahedral structure. It, therefore, provides active sites for absorbtion of proteins or reactions with chemicals and reagents. Thus, it is important to minimize this possibility by coating the surface with a material that is of low reactivity towards reagents. BIOBOND produces a very strong adhesion between the glass slide and the tissue section for subsequent incubations, as well as a protective layer to minimize the interaction between the charged glass surface with the reagents.
BIOBOND is suitable for all kinds of tissue specimens including but not limited to paraffin wax, resin sections, cell smears, cytospins and cryostat sections.
BIOBOND is supplied in a 20ml vial, which is sufficient to coat at least 1000 slides.
| 0-5ºC | 71304 | Biobond | 20 ml | 50.00 | |
BioMeda™Substitutes
Fluoro-Gel - a direct substitute for BioMeda™ Gel-Mount
Clear-Mount - a direct substitute for BioMeda™ Crystal Mount
In-Situ Mount - a direct substitute for BioMeda™ Situ Mount
Limonene-Mount - a direct substitute for BioMeda™ Clarion Mount
Fluoro-Gel (A Direct Substitute for BioMeda™ Gel-Mount)
Fluoro-Gel is a water based mounting medium designed for the permanent mounting of fluorescent stained tissues, which may either be damaged or soluble in organic solvents, such as xylene or toluene. This unique formula prevents rapid photo-bleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 488, Alexa Fluoro 594, Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), Tetramethylyrhodamine, Redox, Phycoerythrin (RP-E), Phyocyanin (PC), and Allophycocyanin (APC). The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4ºC in the dark.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscope.
For our original formula:
| 0-5ºC | 17985-10 | Fluoro-Gel, (with Tris Buffer) | 20 ml | 40.00 |  |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-11 | Fluoro-Gel, (with Tris Buffer) | 100 ml | 150.00 | |
For a more stable pH:
| 0-5ºC | 17985-30 | Fluoro-Gel, (with TES Buffer) | 20 ml | 40.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-31 | Fluoro-Gel, (with TES Buffer) | 100 ml | 150.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-40 | Fluoro-Gel, (with PIPE Buffer) | 20 ml | 40.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-41 | Fluoro-Gel, (with PIPE Buffer) | 100 ml | 150.00 | |
*The names BioMeda™ Gel Mount and Crystal Mount are all owned by BioMeda Corporation
Fluoro-Gel II Mounting Medium
Fluoro-Gel II is similar to Fluoro-Gel, but Fluoro-Gel II contains DAPI (4, 6-diamino-2-phenylindole), which is a counter stain for DNA. This product is to be used in in situ hybridization techniques or other methods where fluorescence of DNA staining is required. DAPI excites at 360 nm and emits at 460 nm, producing blue fluorescence. RNA is also stained with DAPI.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy.
| 0-5ºC | 17985-50 | Fluoro-Gel II | 20 ml | 60.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-51 | Fluoro-Gel II | 100 ml | 250.00 | |
Fluoro-Gel III Mounting Medium
Fluoro-Gel III Mounting Medium is similar to Fluoro-Gel, however, Fluoro-Gel III with the addition of PI (Propidium Iodide) which is a counterstain for DNA, makes this a unique mounting medium, which prevents rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 488, Alexa Fluoro 594, Green Fluorescent protein (GFP), Tetramethylyrhodamine, Redox, Phycoerythrin (RP-E), Phyocyanin (PC), and Allophycocyanin (APC). The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4ºC in the dark. This medium does not contain Phynylenediamine, which destroys immunofluoresccence of Cy dyes, RP-E, PC, and APC. This product is to be used in in situ hybridization techniques or other method where fluorescence of DNA staining is required. PI excites at 535 nm, emits at 615 nm, producing a red fluorescence. RNA is also stained with PI.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscope
| 0-5ºC | 17985-60 | Fluoro-Gel III | 20 ml | 60.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-61 | Fluoro-Gel III | 100 ml | 250.00 | |
Fluoro-Gel with Anti-Fading Mounting Medium
Fluoro-Gel Mounting Medium with a strong anti-fading agent 1,4-phenylenediamine is an aqueous mounting medium for preserving fluorescence of tissue and cell smears. This unique formula preserves rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 388, Alexa Fluoro 594 tetramethyly rhodamine, and Redox. The fluorescence is retained during prolong storage at 4°C in the dark. This medium contains Phynylenediamine and is not suitable for immunofluorescence of Cy dyes, Phycoerythrin (R-PR) phycocyanin (PC), and allophycocyanin (APC).
Application: Immuno-fluorescence, confocol microscopy.
Reagent: Prepared from TRIS buffer. Ready-to-use mounting medium with dark coffee color, this is normal, and does not interfere with immuno-fluorescence
Storage: 2 – 8°C is recommended. Protect from light. DO NOT FREEZE.
| Cat. # | Description | Qty | Price | ||
| 2–8°C | 17983-20 | Fluoro-Gel with Anti-Fading Agent | 20 ml | $42.00 | Add to Cart |
| 2–8°C | 17983-100 | Fluoro-Gel with Anti-Fading Agent | 100 ml | $170.00 | Add to Cart |
Clear-Mount (A Direct Substitute for BioMeda™ Crystal Mount)
Clear-Mount is a water based mounting medium designed for the permanent mounting of hydrated tissues, which may be damaged with organic solvents. Such samples include cell smears, with peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase chromogens.
This mounting medium preserves Fast Red, Aminoethylycarbazole (AEC), NBT/BCIP, INT/BCIP chromogens and is also compatible with counter-stain such as Hematoxylin and Nuclear Fast Red. It is also suitable for chromogens like DAB and DAB with Nickel and Cobalt. It is not compatible with H & E staining.
Application: Mounting of Immunohisto slides.
For our original formula:
| 0-5ºC | 17985-12 | Clear-Mount, (with Tris Buffer) | 30 ml | 52.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-15 | Clear-Mount, (with Tris Buffer) | 250 ml | 280.00 | |
For a more stable pH:
| 0-5ºC | 17985-16 | Clear-Mount, (with PIPE Buffer) | 30 ml | 52.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17985-17 | Clear-Mount, (with PIPE Buffer) | 100 ml | 125.00 | |
*The names BioMeda™ Gel Mount and Crystal Mount are all owned by BioMeda Corporation
In-Situ Mount (A Direct Substitute for BioMeda™ Situ Mount)
In-Situ mounting medium is a unique mounting medium designed for permanent preservation of tissue sections and cell smear with alkaline phosphatase chromogens like NBT/BCIP and red stain.
Application: Mounting tissues and cell smears.
| 0-5ºC | 17988-30 | In-Situ Mounting Medium | 30 ml | 54.00 | |
*The name BioMeda™ Situ Mount is owned by BioMeda Corporation
Limonene-Mount (A Direct Substitute for BioMeda™ Clarion Mount)
This mounting medium is made with limonene, a natural product from orange peels. It preserves tissues and cell smears that can be dehydrated with organic solvents in immunohistochemistry, e.g. DAB and DAB with nickel or cobalt. Our Limonene-Mount also works well with alkaline phosphatase chromogens, and organic solvent resistant Supper Fast Red. It is also a good choice for mounting H & E stained slides.
Application: Mounting tissues and cell smears.
| 0-5ºC | 17987-01 | Limonene-Mount | 100 ml | 178.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17987-06 | Limonene-Mount | 6x100 ml | 960.00 | |
| 0-5ºC | 17987-25 | Limonene-Mount | 250 ml | 210.00 | |
*The name BioMeda™ Clarion is owned by BioMeda Corporation.
Buffers
Universal Immunoassay Buffer™, 10X
Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer™
Antibody Dilution Buffer with Immunoglobulin- Free BSA
Biomount™
Some mounting media oxidize rapidly upon exposure to air, forming
carboxyl groups. This can be more pronounced when sections have been
cleared in a solution containing aldehyde. It is sometimes observed
that the immunogold/silver signal fades after a few weeks, or even
in a shorter time, from sections that have been mounted with these
media under cover slips. The silver is still present, but has formed
translucent silver carboxylate salts. Visibility can be retrieved
by removing the cover slip and washing in xylene and then immersing
the slide in photographic developer, but this is a tedious procedure.
BIOMOUNT is a specially formulated mounting medium that reduces fading of immunogold/silver
signals in sections on glass slides. It is suitable for resins as well as wax
embedded sections of tissue.
| RT | 17894 | BioMount | 100ml | 40.00 | |
Certified Conductive
Adhesives:
EMS introduces a new reliable line of conductive adhesives which are certified by the Bureau Veritas Quality International. Quality Standards: ISO 9001; EN29001; ANSI/ASQC Q91
Silver Conductive 18DB70X
Silver Conductive Coating 18DB70X is a direct substitute for Silver Conductive Fluid 416, which is no longer available. This material was specially formulated for use in geographic areas that demand the use of low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) products. It also provides low ohms at very thin dry film thickness on almost any surface, and exhibits excellent long term shielding and grounding properties.
Typical Properties:
As supplied (Liquid)
| Pigment | : | Silver |
| Binder | : | Acrylic |
| Solids content by weight: | : | 50.8% ± 5% |
| Density: | : | 13.9 lb/gal (1.67kg/l) |
| : |
As applied:
| VOC | : | 0.5 lb/gal (59.6g/l) |
| Diluent: | : | Acetone (1:1 ratio by volume) |
| Drying time: | : | 5 minutes air dry to touch/10 minutes to handle then 5 minutes at 180°–225°F(82° – 107°C) or air cure for 24 hrs. |
When dried:
| Sheet resistance: | : | 0.015 ohms/sq. in./mil (25µm) |
| Attenuation: | : | 75 dB |
| RT | 12684-15 | Silver Conductive Coating | 15 g | 22.00 | |
Silver Conductive Adhesive Fluid 504
Replaced by Silver Conductive Adhesive 503.
Silver Conductive Adhesive Paste 478SS
Our adhesive 478SS is a conductive, silver-based polymer which is used for thick film coatings where liquid silver is not an option. Once cured, it offers a very high Tg (glass transition temperature) 153°F (67°C) to prevent blocking, and offers superior adhesion to polyester film. Adhesive 478SS can be cured at 200°F (93°C) within 15 minutes. Higher temperatures will reduce the time needed to achieve a final cure.
Typical Properties:
* As Supplied
| Pigment | : | Silver |
| Binder | : | Polyester |
| Color | : | Silver |
| Dilutent | : | Carbitol acetate |
| Consistency | : | Paste (13,000-28,000 cps) |
| Solid content | : | 72.5-75.5% |
| Flash point | : | 230°F (110°C) |
| Shelf life | : | 6 months under original seal |
* As Cured
| Color | : | Silver |
| Sheet resistance | : | <0.025 ohm/sq @1 mil |
| RT | 12685-15 | Silver Conductive Adhesive 478SS | 15g | 48.00 | |
| RT | 12685-25 | Silver Conductive Adhesive 478SS Thinner | 25ml | 9.00 | |
Silver
Conductive Adhesive 503
A High Temperature Conductive Paint
Silver paint 503 is a flexible, high temperature conductive material designed for a wide variety of uses, and adheres to most substrates.
ADVANTAGES:
- Withstands ambient temperatures of over 500°F (260°C)
- Remains flexible over temperature range of –40°F to 500°F
- Highly conductive – good adhesion to substrates
- Dries at room temperature
- Ready to use – easy to apply
Typical Properties (as supplied):
| Pigment | : | Specially treated silver 56% |
| Binder | : | Fluoroelastomer |
| Carrier | : | Methyl Isobuthyl Ketone (MIBK) |
| Color | : | Silver - Consistency: fluid |
| Density | : | 14.6 lbs/gal (1.75kg/L) |
| Solid content by weight | : | 18% |
| Weight solids | : | 62% |
| Viscosity | : | 1700cps |
Shelf life for this product is two years under original seal. Store in cool place.
Typical Properties (as Cured):
| Color | : | Silver |
| Service temperature | : | 525°F (275°C) |
| Sheet resistance | : | 0.05 ohms/sq. in/ 1mil dry film |
Drying
Air dry coated part approximately 10 minutes (depending on humidity) before carrying out resistance hecks. Air dry to touch in 30 seconds and it is ready for use in 2 minutes.
| 12686-15 | Silver Conductive Adhesive 503 | 15g | 29.00 | |
Graphite
Conductive Adhesive 154
Adhesive 154 is an easy-to-apply resistance coating designed to provide high lubricity, conductivity, and excellent release properties to many non-conductive substrates, including most plastics. It is made from a dispersion of colloidal graphite in an isopropanol base which quickly air-dries, forms an uniform thin film adherent layer. Air dries to touch in 5 minutes and is ready for use in 30 minutes. After air drying, bake for 5 minutes at 167°F (75°C) to achieve optimum coating qualities in a shorter curing cycle.
Specifications:
* As supplied
| Pigment | : | Graphite |
| Color | : | Black |
| Binder | : | Celluosic resin |
| Carrier | : | Isopropanol |
| Dilutent | : | Isopropanol or equivalent |
| Consistency | : | Liquid |
| Weight solids | : | 20% |
| Volume solids | : | 14% |
| Flash point | : | 52°F (11°C) |
| Shelf life | : | 6 months under original seal |
* As cured
| Color | : | Matte black |
| Service temp | : | 150°F (65°C) |
| Sheet resistance | : | 1.2 K ohms/sq inch @1 mil dry film |
| RT | 12691-30 | Graphite Conductive Adhesive 154 | 30g | 9.00 | |
Graphite Conductive Adhesive 112
Adhesive 112 is an air drying graphite coating of unusually high conductivity. It provides excellent static bleed properties and acts as a protective energy absorbing layer. It also offers good shielding performance (30-50 db over 50-450 MHz) at a coating thickness of 2 mils. It is water based and useful in solvent prohibited applications.
To use: Air dry until all water has flashed off. Air dries to touch in 20 minutes, to handle in 25 minutes. It will continue to harden for 24 hours. It can be forced dried at temperatures up to 160°F (71°C).
Specifications:
* As supplied
| Pigment | : | Graphite |
| Color | : | Black |
| Binder | : | Acrylic |
| Volume solids | : | 34% |
| Flash point | : | 52°F (11°C) |
| Shelf life | : | 6 months under original seal |
* As cured
| Color | : | Black |
| Service temp | : | 350°F (117°C) |
| Sheet resistance | : | 20 ohms/square @ 1 mil |
| RT | 12693-30 | Graphite Conductive Adhesive 112 | 30g | 9.00 | |
Carbon
Conductive Adhesive 502
A High Temperature Conductive Paint
Conductive adhesive 502 is a combination of specially processed carbon particles in a fluoroelastomer resin system designed to provide high resistance values. In its cured form, it exhibits both high and low temperature flexibility and moisture resistance.
Advantages:
- Withstands ambient temperatures of over 500°F (260°C)
- Remains flexible over temperature range of –40°F to over 500°F (260°C)
- Cures at room temperature
- Good adhesion to a variety of substrate
- Excellent oxidation resistance
- Ready to use - easy to apply
Typical Properties (as supplied)
| Pigment | : | Specially Processed Carbon |
| Binder | : | Fluoroelastomer |
| Diluent | : | MethylEethylKketone (MEK) |
| Color | : | Black |
| Consistency | : | Fluid |
| Density | : | 7.2lbs/gal (0.87 kg/l) |
| Solid content by weight | : | 13% |
| Viscosity | : | 600 ± 200 mPas (Brookfield RVT @ 20rpm) |
| Flask point | : | 23°F (-°5C) |
Typical Properties (as cured)
| Color | : | Black |
| Max service Temperature | : | 525°F (275°C) |
| Sheet resistance | : | 130 ± 100 ohms/sq.in./ 1 mil dry film |
Shelf life for this product is one year under original seal. Store in cool place
Drying
Air drying of the product is adequate for most applications. To assure complete solvent loss, the coating can be baked for 15 minutes at 302°F (150°C).
| RT | 12694-30 | Carbon Conductive Paint 502 | 30 g | 16.00 | |
Colloidal Compunds and Conductive Adhesives
A) Silver Adhesives:
* Liquid; Colloidal Silver: Acetone base. Fast drying. Average grain size less than 10µm. Comes with a brush attached to the cap. Service temperature is 30 minutes at 200°C.
| RT | 12630 | Silver Liquid | 15g | 26.50 | |
| RT | 12641 | Silver Colloidal Extender | 25ml | 6.50 | |
* Paste; Colloidal Silver: Thick base. Easily applied with a wooden pick*.
| RT | 12640 | Silver Paste | 25g | 43.00 | |
| RT | 12641 | Silver Colloidal Extender | 25ml | 6.50 | |
B) Graphite Adhesives:
-Water Base: Flat surface texture. The average flake size is 1µm.
Service temperature: 306°C.
| RT | 12650 | Graphite, Water base | 50g | 9.00 | |
-Isopropanol base: Flat surface texture. The average flake size
is 1µm.
Service temperature is 204°C.
| RT | 12660 | Graphite, Isopropanol base | 30g | 8.00 | |
| RT | 12661 | Graphite Extender | 30ml | 6.50 | |
C) CCC Carbon Adhesive
An electrically Carbon Conductive Cement for specimen mounting in all SEM work. After drying of the cement, immediate investigation of conductive specimens is possible. Non-conductive specimens need only to be coated with carbon or metal.
Thinner is available if the cement viscosity is too thick.
| RT | 12664 | CCC Adhesive | 30g | 38.00 | |
| RT | 12665 | CCC Thinner | 30ml | 12.00 | |
D) Leit-C-Plast
A special adhesive with very high electrical conductivity and permanent plasticity for the preparation of big specimens in SEM work.
| RT | 12667 | Leit-C-Plast | 15g | 55.00 | |
E) Tempfix Adhesive
A thermoplastic adhesive for mounting powder specimens and small particles for SEM. It does not contain any solvents and it is stable in high vacuum. It is not sticky at room temperature but becomes adhesive at 40°C and melts at 120°C. Tempfix may also be used as an embedding medium.
| RT | 12668 | Tempfix Adhesive Set | each | 38.00 | |
Technical Tip:
Mounting of Powders, Granules, and Fibers
CITIFLUOR™ -
Antifadent Mountant Solutions
A mounting medium for immunofluorescence, which overcomes the problems of fading.
This mounting media is designed to reduce the fading of the fluorescence of dyes used for labeling biological specimens.
In the technique of fluorescence microscopy, the fluorescence is stimulated by high intensity UV and/or visible light. Absorption of the light populates an excited state of the dye (usually a singlet state) and this leads to fluorescence. However, the excited state of the dye may undergo chemical reaction, which leads to destruction as evidenced by the fading of the fluorescence and consequent loss of the image. Citifluor™ mounting media is designed to solve this problem.
Selection of the appropriate product:
There is no universal antifadent due to the fact that biological material is so varied in nature that the fluorescence fading of fluorochromic conjugates is a complex process.
The general anti-fadents are AF1, AF2, and AF3. The AF87 is a specialist immersion oil-based antifadent.
AF1 (Glycerol-phosphate buffered solution containing an additive for use with labeled tissue sections). Should be used if you normally examine specimens in glycol solution. If you normally use saline solution with your specimens.
AF2 (Glycerol solution containing additives for use with labeled tissue sections) is simply a glycerol solution of the antifadent.
AF3 (Phosphate-buffered saline solution containing additives for examination of whole cell) is appropriate.
AF87, the antifadent, is contained in non-fluorescent immersion oil. It is designed for those requiring work at high magnification. It is useful for preventing the fading of such dyes as DAPI, which have the tendency to disperse in glycerol based mountant solutions.
CFPVOH is an aqueous solution of poly(vinyl alcohol) for use as a solid CFPVOH is an aqueous solution of poly (vinyl alcohol) for use as a solid mountant. Apply a few drops of the solution to your sample, and allow drying to give a clear film.
AF100 is a solution of antifadents to be used with CFPVOH when fading
of fluorescence in the poly(vinyl alcohol) is a problem. To prepare
a CFPVOH solution containing AF100, add 0.1ml of Af100 to 0.9ml of
CFPVOH. If more or less of the solid mountant solution is required,
mix
the reagent in the appropriate ratio. Once these solutions have been made up,
they should be used within a period of days since the solution deteriorates
on storage.
All of these products have a long shelf life, a minimum of 2 years. The solution can be stored at room temp-erature. With LD50’s >2000mg/kg (in rat), this product exhibits no toxicological problems.
| RT | 17970-25 | CitiFluor™ AF1 | 25 ml | 86.00 | |
| RT | 17970-100 | CitiFluor™ AF1 | 100 ml | 198.00 | |
| RT | 17971-25 | CitiFluor™ AF2 | 25 ml | 86.00 | |
| RT | 17971-100 | CitiFluor™ AF2 | 100 ml | 198.00 | |
| RT | 17972-25 | CitiFluor™ AF3 | 25 ml | 86.00 | |
| RT | 17972-100 | CitiFluor™ AF3 | 100 ml | 198.00 | |
| RT | 17976-10 | CitiFluor™ AF87 | 10 ml | 68.00 | |
| RT | 17976-25 | CitiFluor™ AF87 | 25 ml | 115.00 | |
| RT | 17978-35 | Set of CitiFluor™ CFPVOH and AF100* |
25 ml + 5 ml |
98.00 | |
* Only available when ordering with CFPVOH
Mounting Medium for all Laser Scanning and Conventional Microscopes
A Revolutionary New Mounting Medium which helps to control the effects of Refraction.
THESE MOUNTANT SOLUTIONS:
- Have a refractive index of 1.52 to match the refractive index of your slides and coverslips
- Are simple to use – Just apply the solution to the specimen followed by a cover slip
- The solution may be kept at room temperature – comes with dropper tip to aid in dispensing
- All mountants are water miscible (aqueous glycerol based), and therefore the specimen does not need to be dehydrated prior to the addition of the mounting solution.
- Has a pH compatible with the specimens: CFM-1 has a pH of ~6.5, and CFM-2 has a pH of ~8.5
- Contains an antifadent to help reduce the bleaching of the fluorochromes (CFM-1 Plus Antifadent)
- May be used as a immersion oils in addition to being a mountant solution and since they are water-based, they facilitate cleaning the microscope optics.
CFM-1 and CFM-1 Plus Antifadent
This glycerol-phosphate buffered saline based mountant solution has
been specially formulated so as to have a refractive index of ~1.52 @
room temperature. The addition of antifadent is to retard the bleaching
of fluorochromes. Its refractive index is similar to glass; therefore effects
of refraction on image quality are minimized. The CFM-1 plus antifadent
will be particularly useful for high magnification work, where immersion
oils are use to minimize distortion of the image due to the refraction of
the viewing light and where bleaching of the flurochrome occurs.
The solutions should also be very valuable for laser scanning microscopy where, three-dimensional imaging of specimens is carried out e.g. with confocal fluorescence microscopy where integrity of the image has to be maintained.
Both solutions are medium viscosity, and water-clear.
CFM-1 Plus Antifadent have a pH of ~10
CFM-1 has a pH of ~6.5
CFM-2 Mountant
This glycerol-tris-buffered based mountant solution has been specially formulated to have a refractive index of ~1.52 (at room temperature) i.e. a refractive index similar to glass so that the effects of refraction on image quality are minimized. This mountant solution may also be used as an immersion oil. The CFM solutions will be particularly useful for high magnification work where immersion oils are used to minimize distortion of the image due to refraction of the viewing light. The solutions should also be particularly valuable for lasing scanning microscopy where three-dimensional imaging of specimens is carried out e.g. with confocal microscopy.
The solution has a medium viscosity, and it is water-clear, and has a pH of ~8.5
| RT | 17980-10 | CFM-1 Mountant Solution | 10 ml | 50.00 | |
| RT | 17980-25 | CFM-1 Mountant Solution | 25 ml | 94.00 | |
| RT | 17981-10 | CFM-1 Plus Mountant Solution | 10 ml | 60.00 | |
| RT | 17981-25 | CFM-1 Plus Mountant Solution | 25 ml | 120.00 | |
| RT | 17982-10 | CFM-2 Mountant Solution | 10 ml | 60.00 | |
| RT | 17982-25 | CFM-2 Mountant Solution | 25 ml | 120.00 | |
Crystalbond™; Wafer Mount™
Please see listing in Adhesives and Mountants for Material Science
Cytoseal Mounting Medium
Please see listing in Mounting Media for Histology
DPX
Mountant for Microscopy
A mixture of Distyrene, a plasticizer, and xylene. A colorless synthetic resin mounting media which replaces Xylene-Balsam. It preserves the stain and dries quickly.
| RT | 13510 | 100ml | 54.00 | |
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| RT | 13512 | 500ml | 102.00 | |
DEPEX Mounting Media
A colorless, neutral, xylene miscible mountant which is suitable for preparations where Canada Balsam is usually used.
| RT | 13514 | 100ml | 61.00 | |
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| RT | 13515 | 500ml | 225.00 | |
Technical Tip:
DEPEX: An improved Mounting Media
Electrically/Thermally
Conductive Adhesives (ETC)
We offer a broad line of electrically and thermally conductive materials, which provide solutions to a variety of electrical, electronic, and thermal design problems throughout the laboratories and industries.
Properties Electrically/Thermally Conductive
| Product Number | 525 | 556 | 597A | 598FS |
| Filler | Silver | Silver | Silver | Nickel |
| Mix Ratio by Weight: Resin : Hardener | NA | 1:1 | NA | NA |
| Mixes Specific Gravity, g/cc @ 25°C | 1.85 | 2.8 | 2.3/2.1 | 2.87/1.5 |
| Mixes Viscosity, @25°C, cps | Paste | Paste | Paste/Paste | Paste/480 |
| Pot Life, 100g mass @25°C, hrs. | N/A | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Cure, hr/°F | 2/300 | 24/RT | 2/RT+2/200 | 2RT+2/200 |
| Alternative Cure, hr/°F | 6/250 | 4/170 or 2/210 | -- | -- |
| Temperature Resistance, °F (°C) | 340 (171) | 340 (171) | 1200 (649) | 1000 (538) |
| CTE, in/in/°F x 106 (°C) | 29.0 (52.2) | 13.9 (25.0) | 9.6 (17.3) | 6.5 (11.7) |
| Thermal Conductivity, Btu-in/hr-ft2-°F | 62.2 | 65.0 | 63.1 | 17.9 |
| Tensile Shear Strength, psi * | 2,500 | 1,500 | -- | -- |
| Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm | 0.01 | 0.0052 | 0.0002 | 0.005 |
| Dielectric Strength, volts/mil | – | – | – | – |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Color | Silver | Silver | Silver | Dark Gray |
Properties Thermally Conductive
| Product Number | 568 | 805 | 860 |
| Filler | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum Nitride |
| Mix Ratio by Weight: Resin : Hardener | 1:1 | 100:12 | 1;1 |
| Mixes Specific Gravity, g/cc @ 25°C | .85 | 1.66 | 1.9 |
| Mixes Viscosity, @25°C, cps | Paste | 85,000 | Paste |
| Pot Life, 100g mass @25°C, hrs. | 4.0 | ≤1.0 | 4.0 |
| Recommended Cure, hr/°F | 2/200 | 2/100+2/200 | 2/200 |
| Alternative Cure, hr/°F | 24-48/RT | 24-48/RT | 24-48/RT |
| Temperature Resistance, °F (°C) | 400 (204) | 572 (300) | 400 (204) |
| CTE, in/in/°F x 106 (°C) | 33.0 (60.0) | 25.0 (45.0) | 18.7 (33.3) |
| Thermal Conductivity, Btu-in/hr-ft2-°F | 9.0 | 12.5 | 8.5 |
| Tensile Shear Strength, psi * | 1,400 | 1,200 | 1,375 |
| Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm | 1.0 x 105 | 1.0 x 1014 | 1.0 x 1014 |
| Dielectric Strength, volts/mil | 80 | 50 | 250 |
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Color | Grey | Grey | Grey |
* Tested according to ASTM D1002-94. This is a standard test method for determining the shear strength of a single lap-joint metal coupons in tension loading.
Application Notes:
Surface Preparation: All surfaces must be free of oil, dirt, corrosives, oxides, paint or other foreign matter.
Mixing: Two-component products should be mixed thoroughly to a uniform consistency. Preheat high viscosity epoxies to approximately 125°F to facilitate pouring and mixing.
Application: In most cases, the adhesive should be applied to both surfaces maintaining a glue line of less than 10 mils (25.4µm). After assembling the parts, pressure should be applied to the assembly to prevent warpage and reduce air entrapment. Refer to curing guidelines in above property chart.
| RT | 50380-525 | ETC Bond 525—Electrically conductive, silver filled, one-part epoxy paste. Good chemical resistance and mechanical strength to 340°F. | 5g | 35.00 | |
| RT | 50380-556 | ETC Bond 556—Electrically conductive. Silver filled, 1:1 Epoxy paste. Good corrosion resistance and mechanical strength to 340°F. | 2 x 5g | 35.00 | |
| RT | 50380-597 | ETC Bond 597A—Electrically and thermally conductive. Silver filled. One part system. Inorganic system for bonding applications up to 1200°F. | 5g | 35.00 | |
| RT | 50380-598 | ETC Bond 598FS—Electrically and thermally conductive. Nickel filled. One part system. Low viscosity. For applications up to 1000°F. | 50g | 38.00 | |
| RT | 50380-568 | ETC Bond 568—Thermally conductive. Aluminum filled, 1:1 epoxy paste. Excellent mechanical strength to 400°F. Packed | 2 x 25g | 39.00 | |
| RT | 50380-805 | ETC Bond 805—Thermally conductive. Aluminum filled. Two part epoxy paste. Low shrink rate. Excellent mechanical strength to 570°F. | 2 x 25g | 38.00 | |
| RT | 50380-860 | ETC Bond 860—Thermally conductive. Aluminum nitride filled. 1:1 epoxy paste. Excellent mechanical & thermal properties to 400°F. | 2 x 25g | 38.00 | |
Entellan® New!
Improved Formula
(A rapid mounting media for microscopy.)
For long life preparations, without bubble formation at high ambient temperatures. It can be used for all dehydrated microscopic preparations. Cure time is 20 minutes at room temperature. It is colorless with an acid number less than 2.50 and a R.I. ND20 approx 1.49-1.5. (Contains xylene).
| RT | 14800 | Entellan® | 100ml | 50.00 | |
| RT | 14802 | Entellan® | 500ml | 188.00 | |
EPO-TEK – Epoxy Conductive Adhesive
EPO-TEK® EE129-4
Epo-Tek® EE129-4 is a room temperature cure, silver-filled epoxy, designed for making electrical connection in SEM mounting sample, circuit assembly, semiconductor, LCD applications.
Epo-Tek® EE129-4 comes with two parts: A & B and mixing ratio is 1:1. Shelf life is one year at room temperature
Maximum Bond Line Cure Schedules:
| 100°C | 15 minutes |
| 80°C | 1 hour |
| 70°C | 2 hours |
| 23°C | 24 hours |
Pot Life: 3 hours
EPO-TEK129-4 Features:
- Low temperature cures capable from23°C to 80°C.
- Suggested for cryogenic cooling applications
- Works well in SEM, microscopy applications
- Works well in aerospace hybrid circuits and ITO electrodes in LCD packaging and assembly
- Reasonable pot life of 3 hours, allows for preparation.
- Smooth thixotropic paste allows for many way of application
Works well with surface like Au, Ag-Pd, Cu, brass, Kovar, stainless steel, as well as ceramic, PCB, solder masks, most plastic and glasses
Typical properties: (to be used as a guide only, not a specification)
| Physical Properties | ||
| Color: | Part A –silver; Part B – silver | |
| Consistency: | Smooth, thixotropic – 4000 cPs | |
| Viscosity (@ 100 RPM / 23°C): | 2,000 – 4000 cPs | |
| Thixotropic Index: | 4.6 | |
| Glass Transition Temp (Tg): | ≥ 45°C (Dynamic cure 20 – 200°C / ISO 25 Min; Ramp -10 – 200°C @20°C/Min) | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): | Below Tg: 30 x 10-6 in/in/°C Above Tg: 227 x 10-6 in/in/°C |
|
| Shore D hardness: | 63 | |
| Lap Shear Strength @ 23°C: | 1,110 psi | |
| Die Shear Strength @ 23°C: | ≥ 5 kg / 1,700 psi | |
| Degradation Temp (TGA): | 303°C | |
| Weight Loss: | @200°C: 0.18% @300°C: 2.06% |
@250°C: 0.54% |
| Operating Temp: | Continuous: -55°C to 150°C Intermittent: -55°C to 250°C |
|
| Storage Modulus @ 23°C: | 156, 318 psi | |
| Ion: | Cl- 223 ppm Na+ 26 ppm |
NH4+ 22 ppm K+ 12 ppm |
| Particle Size: | ≤ 45 microns | |
| Electrical Properties: | ||
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C: | ≤ 0.0003 Ohm-cm | |
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C (23°C/24 hour cure): | 0.01 Ohm-cm | |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity: | 1.60 W/mK | |
| RT | 12670-EE | Epo-Tek® EE129-4 Adhesive | 1 oz | $158.00 | Add to Cart |
EPO-TEK® H20E
Epo-Tek® H20E is a two component, 100% solid silver-filled epoxy system, silver-resin paste and liquid hardener, mixing ration is 1:1.
- Epo-Tek H22E features high thermal conductivity, and is very well suited for extensive high temperature applications (300 – 400°C)
- Epo-Tek H20E is also a conductive adhesive of choice for old or new applications.
- Its applications include: chip bonding and electronic bonding as well as SEM mounting.
- H20E contains no solvents and will not outgas.
- When cured, H20E isl resistant to solvents, resin and moisture
- Long Pot life (2 ½ days)
- Shelf life is one year when store at 23°C
Maximum Bond Line Cure Schedule:
| 175°C | 45 seconds |
| 150°C | 5 minutes |
| 120°C | 15 minutes |
| 80°C | 3 hours |
Typical properties: (to be used as a guide only, not a specification)
| Physical Properties | ||
| Color: | Part A –silver; Part B – silver | |
| Consistency: | Smooth, thixotropic | |
| Viscosity (@ 100 RPM / 23°C): | 2,200 – 3,200 cPs | |
| Thixotropic Index: | 3.69 | |
| Glass Transition Temp (Tg): | ≥ 80°C (Dynamic cure 20 – 200°C / ISO 25 Min; Ramp -10 – 200°C @20°C/Min) | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): | Below Tg: 31 x 10-6 in/in/°C Above Tg: 158 x 10-6 in/in/°C |
|
| Shore D hardness: | 75 | |
| Lap Shear Strength @ 23°C: | 1,475 psi | |
| Die Shear Strength @ 23°C: | > 5 kg / 1,700 psi | |
| Degradation Temp (TGA): | 425°C | |
| Weight Loss: | @200°C: 0.59% @300°C: 1.67% |
@250°C: 1.09% |
| Operating Temp: | Continuous: -55°C to 200°C Intermittent: -55°C to 300°C |
|
| Storage Modulus @ 23°C: | 808, 700 psi | |
| Ion: | Cl- 73 ppm Na+ 2 ppm |
NH4+ 98 ppm K+ 3 ppm |
| Particle Size: | ≤ 45 microns | |
| Electrical Properties: | ||
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C: | ≤ 0.0004 Ohm-cm | |
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C (23°C/24 hour cure): | 0.01 Ohm-cm | |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity: | 2.50 W/mK | |
| 29 W/mK, Based on Thermal Resistance Data: R=L x K-1 x A-1 | ||
| Thermal Resistance: (Junction to Case): | TO-18 package with nickel-gold metalized 20 x 20 mil chips and bonded with Epo-Tek
H20E (2 mil thick) Epo-Tek®H20E: 6.7 to 7.0°C/W Solder: 4.0 to 5.0°C/W |
|
| RT | 12671-20E | Epo-Tek® H20E Adhesive | 1 oz | $180.00 | Add to Cart |
EPO-TEK® H20S
Epo-Tek® H20S is a modified version of Epo-Tek®H20E. Epo-Tek® H20S is a highly reliable, two component, silver-filled epoxy with a smooth, thixotropic consistency (mixing ratio 1:1). This modified version offers high electrical conductivity, short curing cycles, proven reliability, and the convenient mix ratio, Epo-Tek® H20S is extremely simple to use. Epo-Tek® H20S pot life is 2.5 days and shelf life is one year when store at room temperature.
Maximum Bond Line Cure Schedule:
| 175°C | 45 seconds |
| 150°C | 5 minutes |
| 120°C | 15 minutes |
| 100°C | 45 minutes |
| 80°C | 90 minutes |
Typical properties: (to be used as a guide only, not a specification)
| Physical Properties | ||
| Color: | Part A –silver; Part B – silver | |
| Consistency: | Smooth, thixotropic paste | |
| Viscosity (@ 100 RPM / 23°C): | 1,800 – 2,800 cPs | |
| Thixotropic Index: | 5 | |
| Glass Transition Temp (Tg): | ≥ 80°C (Dynamic cure 20 – 200°C / ISO 25 Min; Ramp -10 – 200°C @20°C/Min) | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): | Below Tg: 31 x 10-6 in/in/°C Above Tg: 120 x 10-6 in/in/°C |
|
| Shore D hardness: | 57 | |
| Lap Shear Strength @ 23°C: | 1,240 psi | |
| Die Shear Strength @ 23°C: | ≥ 5 kg / 1,700 psi | |
| Degradation Temp (TGA): | 414°C | |
| Weight Loss: | @200°C: 0.40% @300°C: 1.37% |
@250°C: 0.60% |
| Operating Temp: | Continuous: -55°C to 200°C Intermittent: -55°C to 300°C |
|
| Storage Modulus @ 23°C: | 339,720 psi | |
| Ion: | Cl- 162 ppm Na+ 0 ppm |
NH4+ 282 ppm K+ 4 ppm |
| Particle Size: | ≤ 20 microns | |
| Electrical Properties: | ||
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C: | ≤ 0.0005 Ohm-cm | |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity: | 3.25 W/mK | |
| RT | 12672-20S | Epo-Tek® H20S Adhesive | 1 oz | $180.00 | Add to Cart |
EPO-TEK® H22
Epo-Tek® H22 is a two component, silver-filled epoxy system. Mixing ratio of silver resin paste and liquid hardener is 100:4.5. Pot life 16 hours, and shelf life is 6 months at room temperature.
Maximum Bond Line Cure Schedule:
| 150°C | 5 minutes |
| 120°C | 10 minutes |
| 100°C | 20 minutes |
| 80°C | 45 minutes |
Epo-Tek® H22 features:
- Smooth, free-flowing, slightly thixotropic paste
- High Tg allows it to be used for high temperature applications (≤300°C)
- Contains no solvents – It is a NASA approved low outgasing epoxy.
- Excellent resistance to solvents, chemicals and moisture
- Extended pot life and fast curing at low temperature <100°C
- Designed for die bonding and sealing hybrid circuit. Recommended for SEM small angle cleavage and wafer bonding.
Typical properties: (to be used as a guide only, not a specification)
| Physical Properties | ||
| Color: | Part A –silver; Part B – amber | |
| Consistency: | Smooth, flowing paste | |
| Viscosity (@ 100 RPM / 23°C): | 12,000 – 20,000 cPs | |
| Thixotropic Index: | 2.36 | |
| Glass Transition Temp (Tg): | ≥ 100°C (Dynamic cure 20 – 200°C / ISO 25 Min; Ramp -10 – 200°C @20°C/Min) | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE): | Below Tg: 39 x 10-6 in/in/°C Above Tg: 224 x 10-6 in/in/°C |
|
| Shore D hardness: | 80 | |
| Lap Shear Strength @ 23°C: | 1,980 psi | |
| Die Shear Strength @ 23°C: | ≥ 5 kg / 1,700 psi | |
| Degradation Temp (TGA): | 454°C | |
| Weight Loss: | @200°C: 0.09% @300°C: 1.42% |
@250°C: 0.23% |
| Operating Temp: | Continuous: -55°C to 250°C Intermittent: -55°C to 350°C |
|
| Storage Modulus @ 23°C: | 540,120 psi | |
| Ion: | Cl- 175 ppm Na+ 60 ppm |
NH4+ 148 ppm K+ 6 ppm |
| Particle Size: | ≤ 45 microns | |
| Electrical Properties: | ||
| Volume Resistivity @ 23°C: | ≤ 0.005 Ohm-cm | |
| Thermal Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity: | 0.94 W/mK | |
| RT | 12673-22 | Epo-Tek® H22 Adhesive | 1 oz | $150.00 | Add to Cart |
Eukitt™ Mounting
Medium
Eukitt is a mounting medium (contains5% Acrylic Resin and 55% Xylenes), used in microscopy. It is an adhesive and specimen preservative that can be used manually and in automated coverslipping equipment. Special purpose adhesive and sealant for use with glass, non plastic and other non-reactive materials. It spreads quickly and evenly withoutforming any air bubbles.
Properties:
- Fast-drying (20 minutes).
- Refractive index close to glass (1.510).
- Chemically neutral.
- Little sensitivity to water.
- No reaction to staining.
- Temperature limits: 42ºC-17ºC.
- Passive to ultraviolet light.
- Non yellowing, unaffected by cold.
- Stays optically clear for over 10 years.
- Can be used in place of epoxy resins for mounting petrographic thin sections.
- Used in fluorescence dyes in bones.
| RT | 15320 | Eukitt™ | 100ml | 70.00 | |
| RT | 15322 | Eukitt™ | 500ml | 190.00 | |
Fluoromount-G™ Slide
Mounting Medium
A special mounting media for immunofluorescent staining procedures.
It is a water soluble, non-fluorescing medium which is well suited
for use when the staining procedure has an aqueous final step. It
contains 10% polyvinyl alcohol in phosphate buffered glycerol with
0.1% sodium azide as a preservative. One bottle is sufficient to
mount up to 500 slides.
| 0-5ºC | 17984-25 | Fluoromount-G™ | 25 ml | 59.00 | |
Glycerin Jelly
For the mounting of hydrated sections.
| RT | 17998-10 | Glycerin Jelly | 100 ml | 26.00 | |
| RT | 17998-50 | Glycerin Jelly | 500ml | 116.00 | |
Histomount
A mixture of xylene - mixed isomers and non hazardous ingredients to offer a very good synthetic mountant. Once dried the refractive index is 1.58.
| RT | 17995-01 | Histomount | 100 ml | 32.00 | |
| RT | 17995-05 | Histomount | 450 ml | 54.00 | |
Liquid
Coverglass;SHUR/Mount™
Shur/Mount is a liquid coverglass and mounting medium. Its low viscosity minimizes bubble formation under the coverglass. An antioxidant present in the medium prevents fading of the stain even over years of storage. A UV absorbent present in our Shur/Mount prevents the yellowing of the resin.
Available in three types:
- A toluene-based acrylic resin; rapid drying. It is used for mounting and preservation of microscope slide specimens, and is ideal for manual coverslipping.
- A xylene-based formula which is used for automatic coverslipping instruments.
- A unique water based mounting media for use in all Immuno procedures.
| RT | 17990-01 | Shur/Mount™ - Toluene Based | 4 oz. | 34.00 |
|
| RT | 17990-12 | Shur/Mount™ - Toluene Based | 12x4 oz./cs | 384.00 | |
| RT | 17991-01 | Shur/Mount™ - Xylene Based | 16 oz. | 64.00 | |
| RT | 17991-06 | Shur/Mount™ - Xylene Based | 4x16 oz./cs | 284.00 | |
| RT | 17992-01 | Shur/Mount™ - Water Based | 20 ml | 84.00 | |
| RT | 17992-04 | Shur/Mount™ - Water Based | 4x20 ml | 316.00 | |
Loctite
Adhesive
409™ Super Bonder®
For a general-purpose gel adhesive, clear, gap fills 0.010”; surface insensitive Ethyl, tensile shear strength 3,200 psi, and temperature range –65°F to 180°F. Cure speed: fixture - 75 seconds, full - 24 hours.
454™ Prism®
For use with porous surfaces, clear, gap fills 0.010”, surface insensitive Ethyl, gel type, tensile shear strength 3200 psi, temperature range–65°F to 180°F. Cure speed: fixture – 15 seconds, full - 24 hours
861™ Prism®
For use with flexible surfaces, clear, gap fill 0.008”, surface flexible Alkyl, viscosity 4,000 cP, tensile shear strength 2465 psi, temperature range–65°F to 212°F. Cure speed: fixture – 25 seconds, full – 24 hours.
349™ Impruv®
For bond glass/metal, appearance: clear/straw, cure type: UV, viscosity: 9,500cP, shore hardness: D70, temperature range: –65°F to 266°F
4011™ Prism®
4011 is designed for the assembly of difficult-to-bond materials, such as wood, paper, leather and fabric. Suitable for use in the assembly of disposable medical devices. The product provides rapid bonding of a wide range of materials, including metals, plastic and lastomers. Cure speed: 2 to 20 seconds depending on the material.
Chemical type: Ethyl cyanoacrylate, transparent, colorless to straw colored fluid. One part required no mixing. Low-viscosity (100 cP). Cure by humidity, and temperature range –65°F to 180°F
| RT | 72570-09 | Loctite Super Bonder 409 | 3 g Tube | 7.00 | |
| RT | 72571-54 | Loctite Prism 454 Adhesive | 3 g Tube | 9.00 | |
| RT | 72572-61 | Loctite Prism 4861 Adhesive | 20 g | 38.00 | |
| RT | 72582-01 | Loctite 349 Impruv Adhesive | 50ml | 47.00 |
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| RT | 72573-11 | Loctite Prism 4011 Adhesive | 20 g | 42.00 | |
M-Bond
System
The M-Bond system includes M-Bond 43-B, M-bond 600 and M-Bond 610. These adhesives are high-performance epoxy resins, which are formulated especially for bonding strain gages and special-purpose sensors. When properly cured, these adhesives are useful in temperatures ranging from -452°F to +350° F (-269°C to+ 175°C) with M-Bond 43-B, and to +700°F (+370°C) for short periods with M-bond 600 and 610. In common with other organic materials, oxidation and sublimation effects at elevated temperatures limit life. M-Bond 43B is particularly recommended for transducer applications up to+250°F (+120°C) and M-Bond 610 for transducers up to +450°F (+230°C).
Shelf Life and Pot Life
At room temperature, M-Bond 600 has a useful storage life of approximately three months, while M-Bond 43-B and M-Bond 610 will last about nine months.
Once opened and mixed, M-Bond 600 and 610 have room temperature pot lives of two weeks and six weeks, respectively. Since M-Bond 43B is supplied already mixed, its pot life is about the same as its shelf life when kept in a tightly closed container. These periods of adhesive usefulness can often be doubled by refrigeration at +30º to +40ºF (0 to +5ºC). Never open a refrigerated bottle until it has reached room temperature.
Curing Time
M-Bond 43B is about 2 hours at +375°F (+190°C)
M-Bond 600 is about 3.5 hours at +350°F (170°C)
M-Bond 610 is about
3 hours at 375°F (190°C)
| 0-5°C | 50410-10 | M-Bond 43B | Kit | 90.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 50410-20 | M-Bond 600 | Kit | 126.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 50410-30 | M-Bond 610 | Kit | 126.00 | |
Mascot™ Instant Adhesive
A gel type, no drip formula, that fills gaps and is ideal for use on vertical surfaces. A high performance, extended range cyanoacrylate adhesive that bonds metals, most plastic, rubber, ceramics and glass, in seconds. It is optically transparent and sets in about 30 seconds depending upon the objects being joined. Pack 0.10oz (3g) tube. Pictured to the left.
| RT | 72587-01 | Mascot; Adhesive | 3g/tube | 6.25 | |
Meltmounts™ Cargille
Cargille Meltmount™(optical quality) is a series of mounting media which are specifically formulated for use in microscope slide mounting and in other optical coupling applications.
Meltmount™ Features:
- Instant thermal mountants that require "no-oven-time".
- 100% Usable; contains no solvents.
- Reversible, thermally, for particle retrieval or re-orientation
- Soluble in toluene for special techniques or clean-up.
- Fluid at 65°C, a temperature chosen because it makes a permanent mount and protects the majority of specimens from thermal changes.
- PCB-Free.
- It is a direct replacement for old mounting mediums (Canada Balsam, Aroclor 5442, Naphrax...)
Melt Mount is also available in a Quick-Stick™ form which can be used
to make permanent microscope slide mounts quickly. These Melt Mount sticks
can be applied to a slide on a hotplate. As soon as the specimen and coverglass
are positioned and the slide is cooled you have a permanent prepared slide
that can be reversed by reheating, if you should wish to retrieve a particular
particle. Each Quick-Stick™ weighs approximately 2/3 oz. (18g).
1. Meltmount™ 1.539
Has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.539 and an Abbe V dispersion of 45. Its optically similar to Canada Balsam and therefore ideal for mounting many biological specimens but without the long drying time of Canada Balsam.
| RT | 17994-10 | Meltmount 1.539 | 1 oz. | 64.00 | |
| RT | 17994-11 | Quick-Stick™ Meltmount 1.539 | each | 57.00 | |
2. Meltmount™ for Chrysotile Asbestos
It has dispersion characteristics making it appropriate for mounting chrysotile asbestos.
| RT | 17994-20 | Meltmount for Chrysotile | 1 oz. | 105.00 | |
3. Meltmount™ 1.582
It has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.582 and an Abbe V dispersion of 33. Its optical clarity makes it the preferred choice for minimum visible absorption.
| RT | 17994-30 | Meltmount 1.582 | 1 oz. | 61.00 | |
| RT | 17994-31 | Meltmount 1.582 Quick-Stick™ | each | 57.00 | |
4. Meltmount™ 1.605
It has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.605 and an Abbe V dispersion of 30, making it appropriate for mounting Asbestiform Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite.
| RT | 17994-40 | Meltmount 1.605 | 1 oz. | 61.00 | |
| RT | 17994-41 | Meltmount 1.605 Quick-Stick™ | each | 57.00 | |
5. Meltmount™ 1.662
It has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.662 and an Abbe V dispersion of 26, optically similar to Aroclor 5442 but is PCB-free.
| RT | 17994-50 | Meltmount 1.662 | 1 oz. | 61.00 | |
| RT | 17994-51 | Meltmount 1.662 Quick-Stick™ | each | 57.00 | |
6. Meltmount™ 1.680
It has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.680 and an Abbe V dispersion of 25, making it appropriate for mounting Amosite and Crocidolite asbestos.
| RT | 17994-60 | Meltmount 1.680 | 1 oz. | 61.00 | |
| RT | 17994-61 | Meltmount 1.680 Quick-Stick™ | each | 57.00 | |
7. Meltmount™ 1.704
It has a refractive index (nD @25°C) of 1.704 and an Abbe V dispersion of 24, similar to Naphrax.
| RT | 17994-70 | Meltmount 1.704 | 1 oz. | 61.00 | |
| RT | 17994-71 | Meltmount 1.704 Quick-Stick™ | each | 57.00 | |
Mount Quick, Solvent/Water Base
Mounting media for cover glass. It comes in a convenient dispensing tube or bottle. Solvent based which is soluble in xylene and has a 10 minute dry time. Its viscosity is 33 cps ar 25º.
| RT | 18000 | Mount Quick, Solvent Base | 30 cc | 16.00 | |
| RT | 18002 | Mount Quick, Water Base | 30 cc | 23.00 | |
Permount™* Mounting Medium
A toluene-based synthetic resin mounting medium. The right choice for both rapid mounting and long term storage of slides. Its low viscosity allows for a thinner mounting layer offering better optical quality and bubble-free preparations.
It has a refractive index near that of a fixed protein which helps to keep images free of distortion. Ideal for mounting coverslips to slides with thick or thin specimens Permount preserves most biological stains with little or no fading when the slides are stored in darkness. It contains an anti-oxidant to prevent the formation of annular rings and its high softening point (155°C/311°F) makes it suitable for microprojection.
| RT | 17986-01 | Permount™ Mounting Medium | 100ml | 24.00 | |
| RT | 17986-05 | Permount™ Mounting Medium | 500ml | 42.00 | |
*Ownership of Fisher Scientific
Permabond 910
See listing in Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies
Quick Bond
See Aron Alpha® -Ethyl Ultra Speed Adhesive
Non-Wrinkle Rubber Cement
An excellent adhesive for all paper pasting and mountings of drawings and photographs. It is also used to adhere specimens to SEM Stubs. Any excess cured cement can be easily removed. A 4 oz bottle which comes with a brush in the cap.
| RT | 72170 | each | 5.25 | |
Slide Coating Adhesive
See listing in Specimen Preparation and Embedding Supplies
Tissue-Tack
Adhesive
* Good for JB-4 and JB-4 Plus Sections.
* Improves permanent adhesion of sections to the glass slide during prolonged
staining procedures and washes.
* Useful for immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase and routine staining procedures.
| RT | 71301-01 | Tissue-Tack Adhesive | 100ml | 47.00 | |
| RT | 71301-05 | Tissue-Tack Adhesive | 500ml | 142.00 | |
UV Mount Medium
* A mounting medium that is designed to match the refractive index
of JB-4 embedded sections.
* Cures within 2 minutes when exposed to long wave UV light(365nm) when applied
to moist sections.
* Sections are mounted after last staining water rinse.
* Slides must be coverslipped.
| 0-5ºC | 17996 | UV Mount Medium | 100ml | 99.00 | |
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More Adhesives
Please see the Adhesives for Materials Sciences or Mounting Media.
