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arrow14 Tannic Acid to Z6040

msdsarrowTannic Acid, Reagent, A.C.S., EM Grade

C76H52O46   F.W. 1701.28   CAS #1401-55-4

RT 21700   100 g 13.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowTannic Acid, Reagent, A.C.S.

Gallotannin; Chiefly   (C14H10O9)n   F.W. range 1000.00-1500.00  CAS #1401-55-4
Low Molecular Weight. Suitable for electron microscopy

  • Takagi, M., Parmley, R.T., Denys, F.R. and Kageyama, M. (1983). Ultrastructural visualization of complex carbohydrates in epiphyseal cartilage with the tannic acid-metal salt methods. J. Histochem. Cytochem.,31:783
  • Simionescu, N. el al., J. Cell Biol., 70:608 (1976) A Combination of Tannic acid Glutaraldehyde Osmium Tetroxide (TAGO) Method. improving membranes contrast.
  • Roubos, E. W. and Van DerWal-Divendel, R.M. (1980). Ultrastructural analysis of peptide-hormone released by exocytosis. Cell Tiss. Res., 207:267
  • Buma, P.,Roubos, E.W. and Buijs, R.M. (1984). Ultrastructural demonstration of exocytosis of neural, neuroendocrine, and endocrine secretions with an in vitro tannic acid (TARI) method. Histochemistry, 80:247
  • Buma, P. and Nieuwenhuys, R. (1987). Ultrastructural demonstration of oxytocin and vascopressin release sites in the neural lobe and median eminence of the rat by tannic acid and immunogold methods. Neurosci. Lett., 74:151
  • Brooks, J.C. and Carmicheal, S.W. (1987). Ultrastructural demonstration of exocytosis in intact and saponin-permeabilized cultured bovine chromaffin cells. Am. J. Anat., 178:85
RT 21710   100g 58.00 Add to Cart

arrowTannic Acid Solutions

Please see listing in Reagents for Histology.

arrowTechnovit: Glycol Methacrylate Embedding Kits

Please see listing in Embedding Media Kits .

msdsarrowTMB, 3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl Benzidine

C16H20N2   F.W.240.35   CAS #54827-17-7
m.p. 166-169°C
Assay >98%
A non-carcinogenic substitute for DAB and DAB-HCl. Used as a sensitive and specific reagent for the detection of blood.

  • Standefer, J.C., Vanderjagt, D. (1977) Assay of Hemoglobin. Clin. Chem. 23, 749.
  • Boss, E.S., et al., (1981). Assay of Peroxidases. J. of Immunoassay. 2,187.
  • Holland, V.R., et al., (1974) Tetrahedron, 30, 3299.
0-5°C 13070   1g 27.00 Add to Cart

arrowTMB-HCl, Dihydrochloride TMB

C16H20N2·2HCl   F.W. 313.30   CAS #64285-73-0
m.p. >300°C
Assay >98% (Cl)

0-5°C 13074 TMB-HCl 1gm 89.00 Add to Cart

Also available in tablet form. 1mg/ tablet, ready to use.

0-5°C 13075 TMB-HCl tablets 10/bottle 32.00 Add to Cart
0-5°C 13076 TMB-HCl tablets 50/bottle 140.00 Add to Cart

arrow(TMA), Tetramethylene Glycol

(1,4-Butanediol dimethacrylate)
[H2C=C9CH3)CO2CH2CH2] 2   F.W. 226.68
CAS #2082-81-7
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) : 1.023
b.p. @4 mmHg 132-134ºC
Inhibited with 200 ppm hydroquinone monomethyl ether.

RT 21750   100 ml 18.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowTMS, Tetramethylsilane, 99.9%

Si(CH3)4   M.W. 88.22
b.p. 26.6-26.7°C
Flashpoint: 28°C

An organo-silicon compound tetramethylsilane (TMS) is used as an internal standard for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). It is chemically inert and has a boiling point of 26.6°C which is lower than acetone (53.6°C), and other highly volatile liquids, such as diethyl ether (34.5°C) and 1,2-epoxy propane (36.4°C). It is soluble in most organic solvents but insoluble in water. All of these properties make TMS an ideal solvent for tissue drying, which preserves excellent tissue surface details. Dey, Sudip. Et al. (1989). A new rapid method of air-drying for scanning electron microscopy using tetramethylsilane. J. of Microscopy, Vol 156, pp. 259-261.

RT 21760   100 ml 185.00 Add to Cart

arrow(TC-NBT), Thiocarbamyl Nitro-Blue Tetrazolium

(2,2'-Di[p-nitrophenyl]-5,5'-di[p-thiocarbamylphenyl] -3,3'-[3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene]ditetrazolium chloride)
C42H32Cl2N12O6S2   F.W. 935.8   CAS #36889-43-7

RT 21800   100mg 11.00 Add to Cart

arrowNitro-Blue Tetrazolium

Please see Nitro-Blue Tetrazolium.

msdsarrow(TCH), Thiocarbohydrazide, Highest Purity

H2NNHCSNHNH2   F.W. 106.15   CAS #2231-57-4
b.p. 171°C (decomposed)
Osmiophilic reagent.

An indefinite shelf life due to a special purification process.

  • Seligman A.M. et al (1965).Histochemical demonstration of some oxidized macromolecules with thiocarbohydrazide (TCH) or thiosemicarbazide (TSC) and osmium tetroxide. J. Histochem. Cytochem., 13:629
  • Seligman, A.M. et al (1966). A new staining method (OTO) for enhancing contrast of lipid-containing membranes and droplets in osmium tetroxide fixed tissue with osmiophilic thiocarbohydrazide (TCH). J. Cell Biol., 30:424
  • Thiery, J.P. (1967). Mise en evidence des polysaccharides sur coupes fines en microscopie electronique. J. Microsc., 6:987
  • Lo, H.K. et al (1987). A modified periodic acid-thiocarbo-hydrazide-silver proteinate staining sequence for enhanced contrast and resolution of glycogen depositions by transmission electron microscopy. J. Histochem. Cytochem., 35:393
  • Neiss, W.F. (1988). Enhancement of the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) and periodic acid-thiocarbohydrazide-silver proteinate (PA-TCH-SP) reaction in LR White sections. Histochemistry, 88:603
  • Hanker, J.S. et al (1964). Osmiophilic reagents: new cytochemical principles for light and electron microscopy. Science, N.Y., 146:1039
  • Derenzini, M., et al (1986). An improved periodic acid-thiosemicarbazide-osmium technique to reveal glyco-conjugates at the molecular level in situ. J. Histochem. Cytochem.,34:1161
RT 21900   5g 80.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowThiosemicarbazide, Reagent, A.C.S.

NH2CSNHNH2   F.W. 91.14   CAS #79-19-6
m.p. 181-183°C
Assay >99.0%
References for use-see Thiocarbohydrazide

RT 22000   25g 12.00 Add to Cart

arrowTissue Marking Dyes

Please see listing in General Supplies for Histology.

msdsarrowToluene Reagent, A.C.S.

C6H5CH3   FW 92.14   CAS #108-88-3
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.866
b.p. 110-1110C
Assay. 99.9%

Specifications:
Color (A.P.H.A.) 10
Residue after evaporation 0.001%
Subs. darkened by H2SO4 To pass test
Sulfur compound (as S) 0.003%
Water 0.03%
RT 22030   450 ml 10.50 Add to Cart
RT 22032   4x450 ml 38.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowToluidine Blue 0, Certified, C.I. #52040

(Basic blue; Methylene Blue T50 or T Extra)
C15H16N3SCl   FW 305.83   CAS #92-31-9
Dye Content: approx. 85% min.
Solubility: 3.25% Water; 1.75% Alcohol; 3.5% Cellosolve; 5.5% Glycol; 0.0% Xylene
*-A general stain for epoxy thick sections. Barajas et al.(1981) Identification of renal neuroeffector junctions by electron microscopy of reembedded light microscopic autoradiograms of semithin sections. J. Ultrastruct. Res. 77: 379.Campbell, R.D., And Hermans, C.O. (1972). A rapid method for resectioning 0.5 4.0 micron epoxy sections for electron microscopy. Stain Technol . 47:115.

RT 22050   50g 29.00 Add to Cart

Technical Tip

A Toluidine Blue/Basic Fuchsin Stain for GMA Embedded Tissue

msdsarrowTricresyl Phosphate

(Tritolyl Phosphate)
(CH3C6H4O)3PO   F.W. 368.37   CAS #1330-78-5
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.16
A mixture of isomeric Tritolyl Phosphates, usually excluding the very toxic group ortho-isomer. Used to prepare benzoyl peroxide paste, which acts as a catalyst for water miscible resins.

RT 22150   225 ml 22.00 Add to Cart

msds arrow2,4,6-Tri(Dimethylaminomethyl)-Phenol

Please see DMP-30.

RT 13600   25 ml 2.50 Add to Cart

arrow2,4,6-Trinitrophenol

Please see Picric Acid .

RT 19550   100g 72.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowTris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane, Free-base, Reagent Grade

White crystalline powder
C4H11NO3   F.W. 121.14   CAS #77-86-1
A 40% (w/v) aqueous solution. It is clear and colorless.
Assay >99.9%
Water .<0.2%
Heavy Metals.-2ppm

RT 11700   100g 16.00 Add to Cart
RT 11720   500g 48.00 Add to Cart

arrow Tris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane Maleate Buffer

Please see listing in Prepared Buffers

RT 11730   250 ml 17.00 Add to Cart
RT 11740   500 ml 25.00 Add to Cart

msds arrow Triton® X-100

(Polyethylene glycol tert-octylphenyl ether)
CAS #9002-93-1
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.065

RT 22140   100 ml 9.00 Add to Cart
RT 22142   500 ml 38.00 Add to Cart

arrowTriton® X-100, 1% Aqueous Solution

Prepared 1% Triton X-100 in Deionized-Distilled water. Used for whole-cell preparations. Marek, L.F., and Kelly, R.O. (1983). A simple technique for the visualization of whole mount cytoskeletons with transmission electron microscopy. Anat. Rec. 207, 365. Pudney, J., and Singer, R.H. (1980). Intracellular filament bundles in whole mounts of chick and human myoblasts extracted with Triton X-100. Tissue cell 12, 595.

RT 22145   500 ml 8.00 Add to Cart

arrowTriton® X-100, 0.08% Aqueous Solution

A prepared solution for the cleaning of diamond knives.

RT 22146   500 ml 7.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowTrypsin 1:100, Powder

CAS #9002-07-7
Extract from Porcine Pancreas.
Activity >100 NF units/mg
Used for whole cell preparations. (see references in Triton X-100)

RT 22200   25g 18.00 Add to Cart

arrow12-Tungstosilicic Acid

(Silicotungstic acid)
H4[SiO4.(W3O9)4]·xH2O   M.W. 2878.29+aq   CAS #11130-20-4

RT 22240   25g 62.00 Add to Cart

arrowTyrode Solution

Ingredients: NaCl; KCl; CaCl2.6H2O; MgCl2.6H2O; NaHCO3; NaH2PO4; Glucose; and Distilled water.

Ordering Information:

RT 11760-05 Tyrode Solution 500 ml 21.00 Add to Cart
RT 11760-10 Tyrode Solution 1 L 29.00 Add to Cart

arrowUnicryl Embedding and Staining Kit

Please see listing in Embedding Media Kits.

RT 14660   kit 208.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowUranyl Acetate, Reagent, A.C.S.

UO2(OCOCH3)2·2H2O   F.W. 424.14
CAS #541-09-3
Assay 98.0-102.0%
Specifications:

Insoluble Matters 0.01
Chloride 0.003%
Sulfate 0.01%
Alkalies (as SO4) 0.05%
Heavy Metals 0.002%
Iron 0.001%

A universal EM stain for thin sections, en-block staining, and negative staining.

RT 22400   25g 140.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Acetate Solution

We are now offering Uranyl Acetate pre-made and ready to use solution for making your work easier. The following percentages are avaialble off the shelf (1, 2, 3, 4). Other percentages are avaialble upon request.

RT 22400-1 1% Uranyl Acetate Solution 100 ml 30.00 Add to Cart
RT 22400-2 2% Uranyl Acetate Solution 100 ml 42.00 Add to Cart
RT 22400-3 3% Uranyl Acetate Solution 100 ml 56.00 Add to Cart
RT 22400-4 4% Uranyl Acetate Solution 100 ml 68.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Formate

UO2(HCO2)2·H2O

F.W. 378.08
CAS #16984-59-1
For ultra fine grain structure, our Uranyl Formate offers amazing advancement in negative staining for microscopy.

Specifications:

Purity 99.9-100%
Specific Gravity 3.695
Appearance Yellow Crystals
Melting Point 110°C

Ordering Information:

RT 22450 Uranyl Formate 1 gram $100.00 Add to Cart
RT 22451 Uranyl Formate 5 grams $475.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Magnesium Acetate

UO2Mg(CH3COO)4

F.W.530.0

CAS # 20596-93-4

Used as a substitute for uranyl acetate in either double-staining techniques and also as a solo stain.

RT 22500 Uranyl Magnesium Acetate 5 grams $190.00 Add to Cart
RT 22501 Uranyl Magnesium Acetate 1 gram $40.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Nitrate, Hexahydrate

Reagent Grade, A.C.S.
UO2(NO3)2·6H2O

F.W. 502.13

CAS #13520-83-7

Specifications:

Purity 99.9-100%
Density 2.807 g/cm3
Solubility ~66g/100g H2O
Melting Point 60°C
Boiling Point 118°C
Insoluble Matter <0.005%
Chloride (Cl) <0.002%
Sulfate (SO4) <0.005%
Alkalies % Alkaline Earths (Sulfates) <0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb) <0.002%
Iron (Fe) <0.002%
Substances Reducing Permanganate (as UIV) <0.06%

A Universal EM Negative Stain used for viruses. In tissue samples it stabilizes nucleic acids and cell membranes. These solutions are more stable than uranyl acetate and they react primarily with negatively charged groups in the absence of phosphate ions.

RT 22600 Uranyl Nitrate 5 grams $120.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Oxalate

(COO)2 UO2 ·.3H2O

M.W.412.2

To adjust the pH of Uranyl compounds as well as a negative stain for electron microscopy.

RT 22510 Uranyl Oxalate 1 gram $225.00 Add to Cart

arrowUranyl Zinc Acetate

ZnUO4(CH3COO)2

CAS # 33959-50-1

Used as a laboratory reagent in the determination of sodium concentrations of solutions.

RT 22610 Uranyl Zinc Acetate 5 grams $175.00 Add to Cart

Technical Tips:

Avoiding Contamination of Ultra-Thin Sections
Removal of Lead Citrate and Uranyl Acetate Precipitates on LR White Sections

msdsarrowVan Gieson’s Solution

To use with Weigert’s Iodine or Weigert’s Iron as a connective tissue
stain.

RT 26046-05 Van Gieson’s Solution 500 ml 30.00 Add to Cart
RT 26046-06 Van Gieson’s Solution 1 L 52.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowVestopal® 310

Polyester Embedding Media

RT 22700   450 ml 17.00 Add to Cart

arrowVestopal Embedding Kit

Please see listing in Embedding Media Kits.

RT 14700   kit 35.00 Add to Cart

arrowWater Deionized, Reagent Grade A.C.S.

H2O F.W. 18.02 CAS #7732-18-5
EMS Reagent Grade Water is typically prepared at 18 megohm/cm specific resistance using a reverse osmosis, mixed deionization, activated filtration and final filtration at 0.2 microns.
Color (APHA) <+/-5
Bacteriological purity 0 CFUs/L
Residue after evaporation 10ppm
Coliform negative

RT 22800-01 Deionized Water 1 gal 10.00 Add to Cart
RT 22800-05 Deionized Water 5 gal 42.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowWeigert’s Iodine Solution

A histological stain. Demonstration of connective tissue is useful in cases of emphysema, arteriosclerosis and other vascular diseases

RT 26045-05 Weigert's Iodine Solution 500 ml 30.00 Add to Cart
RT 26045-06 Weigert's Iodine Solution 1 L 54.00 Add to Cart

arrowWeigert’s Iron Hematoxylin

Stain selectivity for nuclei, fungal, and general applications. Ready-to-use.

RT 26044-05 Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin A 500 ml 36.00 Add to Cart
RT 26044-06 Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin A 1 L 68.00 Add to Cart
RT 26044-15 Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin B 500 ml 27.00 Add to Cart
RT 26044-16 Weigert's Iron Hematoxylin B 1 L 46.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowWright Stain, Certified

CAS #68988-92-1
Solubility: 0.091% Water; 0.23% Alcohol

RT 22720   25 g 26.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowWright Staining Solution

For use as a blood stain. Ready-to-use.

RT 26060-05 Wright Stain Solution 500 ml 31.00 Add to Cart
RT 26060-06 Wright Stain Solution 1 L 58.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowXylenes, Reagent, A.C.S.

(Xylol, Dimethylbenzene)
C6H4(CH3)2   FW 106.27   CAS #1330-20-7
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.865
b.p. 136-140°C
This reagent is a mixture of isomers (ortho, meta, and para) and may contain Ethylbenzene.

Specifications:
Color (A.P.H.A.) 10
Subs. darkened by H2SO4 To pass test
Sulfur Compounds (as S) 0.003%
Water 0.05%
Residue after evaporation 0.002%
RT 23400   450 ml 8.00 Add to Cart

arrow12Xylene: Peanut oil, 2:1

RT 23402 Xylene:Peanut oil, 2:1 500 ml 42.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrow12Xylene Substitute

A xylene substitute for use in histology and cytology. It is safer and a more preferable alternative to xylene. It can be used as a solvent and clearing agent, as well as for dissolving paraffin waxes, glues and adhesives.

Properties:

  • Minimal tissue shrinkage.
  • Dries slowly with no residue.
  • Less toxic than xylene.
  • Soluble with alcohol, paraffin embedding media, and mounting media.

It can be used in all procedures that require xylene. Biodegradable.

RT 23410-01 Xylene Substitute 1 gal 95.00 Add to Cart
RT 23410-04 Xylene Substitute 4x1 gal 360.00 Add to Cart
RT 23410-05 Xylene Substitute 5 gal 375.00 Add to Cart

msdsAlcoholic Stain Solutionsarrow12Xylene Substitute – Hemo-De® *

An intensive study from 1992 throughout 2000 has shown that Hemo-De® (d-Limonene) a terpene-based chemical with a pleasant citrus fragrance, was able to replace many of the clinical laboratories toxic reagents, such as carbol-xylene, xylene, ethyl acetate and formalin.

In Parasitology – Hemo-De replaces ethyl acetate in the concentration procedure; Hemo-De replaces carbol-xylene, xylene and formalin in the trichrome procedure.

In Histology – Hemo-De replaces xylene in most all procedures. Hem-De is a superior solvent and Clearing agent that can be used in all tissue processing, deparaffiniating and slide preparation.

Hemo-De Features:
  • Soluble with alcohol and mounting media
  • Biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-flammable (Combustible)
  • Contains no benzene and no toluene
  • Low toxicity levels
  • Minimal tissue shrinkage
  • Reasonably fast drying and leaves no residue
Hemo-De Application:

In Research and Medical – Hematology, Cytology, Pathology, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology, Hospital

In Mechanical Applications – Cleaning of machine parts, cleaning tools, engines etc.

In Electronic Applications – Circuits boards, electronic components, tools.

General Applications – Clean metal and glass surfaces. Dilute with water can be used to clean all plastic surfaces. Removal of adhesives, glues, tars…

Hem-De Information:

Chemical name: d-Limonene (Terpene Hydrocarbon, n.o.s.)
Composition: d-Limonene, CAS [5989-27-5]98.0%
Butylated Hydroxyanisolve (BHA), CAS
[25013-16-5]…….<0.024%
Flash Point (TCC): 121ºF (49.4ºC)
Boiling Point: 349ºF (176ºC) @ 760mmHg
Freezing Point: -74ºC
Shipping: Terpene Hydrocarbons, n.o.s. ID No.
04858003, Flammable Liquid, Group III
References:
  1. W.E. Aldeen and D. Hale. “Use of Hem-De to eliminate toxic agents used for concentration and trichrome staining of intestinal parasites” J. of Clinical Microbiology, July 1992, 1893- 1895, Vol. 30, No. 7
  2. Metzger, Zvi DMD et al. “Gutta-Percha Softening: ‘Hem-De’ as a Xylene Substitute” J. of Endodontics”. 26(7):385-388, July 2000.
  3. Devon C. Hale, MD; et al. “Use of a Single Slide Trichrome- Stained Concentrate for the detection of intestinal Parasites Stained Concentration Procedure for Ova and Parasites” American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Vol. 106, N0. 2. Aug. 1996.
  4. J. M. Miller et al. “Biodegradable, effective substitute for xylene in the Ehrlich indole procedure”. J. of Clinical Microbiology, Aug. 1994, 2028-2030, Vol 32, No 8.
RT 23412-01 Xylene Substitute 1 gal 108.00 Add to Cart
RT 23412-04 Xylene Substitute 4x1 gal 395.00 Add to Cart
RT 23412-05 Xylene Substitute 5 gal 425.00 Add to Cart

Note: Hemo-De® is a product of Scientific Solvents.

msdsarrow12Histo-Clear®/Histo-Clear II®

Histo-Clear® (Distilled essential oils –food grade) and Histo-Clear II® (A mixtureof Aliphatic Hydrocarbon and Distilled essential oils – food grade, reduced citrus odor) are excellent non-toxic clearing agents replacing Xylene.

RT 64110-01 Histo-Clear® 1 L 30.00 Add to Cart
RT 64110-04 Histo-Clear® 1 gal 100.00 Add to Cart
RT 64110-10 Histo-Clear® 5 gal 420.00 Add to Cart
RT 64111-01 Histo-Clear II® 1 L 19.00 Add to Cart
RT 64111-04 Histo-Clear II® 1 gal 70.00 Add to Cart
RT 64111-10 Histo-Clear II® 5 gal 295.00 Add to Cart

23405-01arrow12Histosol™ - Xylene Substitute

Histosol™ is the original high flash point (114ºF TCC) histological clearing agent. It is intended to be used as a replacement for xylene where the hazards associated with aromatic hydrocarbon vapors are to be reduced. Museum-quality tissue slides can be prepared with Hitosol without change in protocol or procedure. Histosol is manufactured from petrochemical products and is miscible in all proportions with ethanol, isopropanol, and t-butanol. It is also miscible with all paraffin-based tissue embedding media and all permanent mounting materials.

RT 23405-01 Histosol – Xylene Substitute 1 gal 50.00 Add to Cart
RT 23405-04 Histosol – Xylene Substitute 4 x 1 gal 180.00 Add to Cart

msdsarrowZ6040 Embedding Primer

This unique primer affords you a better adhesion between your resin and specimen that you are embedding and prevents the sample from pulling away from the resin during sectioning.

RT 50440-10 Z6040 Primer 100 ml 28.00 Add to Cart

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