Reagents for Histology: Fixing, Dehydrating, Clearing and Staining
HISTOCHOICE™MB® *-
The Molecular Biology Fixative
- SAFE - Contains no Formaldehyde, Glutaraldehyde or Mercury.
- NON-TOXIC – Is completely odorless and can be safely disposed
of down the drain.
HISTOCHOICE™ MB® Tissue Fixative is the first fixative designed for the molecular biologist. It is specialty formulated to preserve antigenic sites for antibody probes and nucleic acid sites for immunohistochemistry. HISTOCHOICE™MB® replaces formaldehyde based, alcohol based, Zenkers, B-5, B-3, Bouin’s and other fixatives with superior results. Tissue fixed in HISTOCHOICE™MB® exhibit vibrant staining, better nuclear and cytoplasmic detail, and will retain a crisp appearance even after long-term fixation.
Because this formula is designed specially for molecular biology applications, HISTOCHOICE™MB® fixed sections do not require pre-digestion or other recovery procedures to make important sites available.This means you spend less time preparing slides and more time doing research.
More than a fixative, HISTOCHOICE™MB® is a preservative
that leaves antigens and nucleic acids in their native state, allowing
binding for specific probes. Primary antibodies can often be diluted
several-fold due to the increased number of preserved antigenic sites,
saving cost
on every slide you process.
HISTOCHOICE™MB® fixed tissue retains a much more natural look and feel than formalin fixed tissue. It is important to remember that these tissues are not fixed by formalin, but rather preserved by HISTOCHOICE™MB®.
| RT | 64115-01 | HISTOCHOICE™MB® Fixative | 1 L | 48.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64115-04 | HISTOCHOICE™MB® Fixative | 4 L | 160.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64115-44 | HISTOCHOICE™MB® Fixative | 4x4 L | 540.00 | Add to Cart |
* HISTOCHOICE is registered name of Amresco

Histo-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 | 24.00 | 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 | 18.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64111-04 | Histo-Clear II® | 1 gal | 68.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64111-10 | Histo-Clear II® | 5 gal | 279.00 | Add to Cart |
® is register name of National Diagnostics
Hollande’s Fixative
A modification of Bouin's solution. It is stable and will decalcify small bone specimens. Tissue that is fixed with Hollande's can be stained successfully with most stains, and the cupric acetate in the solution stabilizes red blood cell membranes and cosinophil and endocrine cell granules so that less lysis occurs than with Bouin's solution. Hollande's is widely used as a fixative for biopsy specimens of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thorough washing of the fixative prior to placing the specimen in a phosphate buffered formalin solution is necessary because the salts present in the solution will form an insoluble phosphate precipitate. Packaged in leak-proof histo-containers; prefilled ready-to-use.
| Catalog # | Cup Size | Filled | Pack/cs | Price | ||
| RT | 64120-10 | 15 ml | 10ml | 50 | 76.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64120-20 | 30 ml | 20ml | 50 | 96.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64120-30 | 60 ml | 30ml | 20 | 44.00 | Add to Cart |
Bulk packaging is available:
| RT | 64120-01 | Hollande's Fixative | 1 L | 41.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64120-04 | Hollande's Fixative | 4 L | 130.00 | Add to Cart |
Hydrochloric Acid, Diluted, (w/v)
HCl F.W. 36.46 CAS 7647-01-0
| RT | 16762 | Hydrochloric Acid, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 16.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 16763 | Hydrochloric Acid, 2% Aqueous | 500 ml | 16.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 16765 | Hydrochloric Acid, 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 20.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 16766 | Hydrochloric Acid, 20% Aqueous | 500 ml | 21.00 | Add to Cart |
Hydrogen Peroxide 30% Solution-
Stabilized, Reagent, A.C.S.
H2O2 F.W. 34.01 CAS #7722-84-1
| Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% | 16790 | |
| Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% | 16793 |
| Assay | 29-32% | |
| Maximum of Impurities: | ||
| Chloride(Cl) | 0.0003% | |
| Nitrate | 0.0002% | |
| Phosphate | 0.0002% | |
| Sulfate | 0.0005% | |
| Heavy Metal | 0.0001% | |
| Iron | 0.00005% | |
| Titratable Acid | 0.0006meq/g |
| RT | 16790 | Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% | 100ml | 38.50 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 16792 | Hydrogen Peroxide, 30% | 450ml | 135.00 | Add to Cart |
| 0-4ºC | 16793 | Hydrogen Peroxide, 3% Aqueous | 500 ml | 47.00 | Add to Cart |
Hydroquinone Aqueous Solution
| 0-4ºC | 16795-1 | Hydroquinone, 1% | 500 ml | 38.00 | Add to Cart |
| 0-4ºC | 16795-2 | Hydroquinone, 2% | 500 ml | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
| 0-4ºC | 16795-4 | Hydroquinone, 4% | 500 ml | 42.00 | Add to Cart |

Isopropyl Alcohol, Reagent, A.C.S.
(2-Propanol)
CH3CH(OH)CH3 F.W. 60.10 CAS #67-63-0
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Color (APHA) | . | 10 |
| Density @ 25°C | . | 0.781-0.783 |
| Boiling Range (including 82.3°C) | . | 1°C |
| Titratable Acid or Base | . | 0.0001 meq/g |
| Residue after Evaporation | . | 0.001% |
| Solubility in water | . | To pass test |
| Water | . | 0.2% |
| RT | 16930 | 1qt | 12.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 16931 | 4x1qt | 42.00 | Add to Cart |
McDowell Trumps Fixative
| RT | 18030-05 | McDowell Trumps Fixative | 500 ml | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 18030-10 | McDowell Trumps Fixative | 1 L | 36.00 | Add to Cart |
Michel’s Buffer
| RT | 18041-05 | Michel’s Buffer | 500 ml | 19.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 18041-10 | Michel’s Buffer | 1 L | 25.00 | Add to Cart |
Michel’s Fixative, pH 7.0 – 7.4
| RT | 18040-05 | Michel’s Fixative | 500 ml | 46.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 18040-10 | Michel’s Fixative | 1 L | 81.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 18040-20 | Michel’s Fixative Pre-filled | 20 x10 ml | 71.00 | Add to Cart |

Methanol, Reagent, A.C.S.
(Methyl Alcohol)
CH3OH F.W. 32.04 CAS #67-56-1
| Assay: | 99.8% | |
| Specific Gravity : | 0.79 |
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Residue after Evaporation | . | 0.001% |
| Boiling Range (Boiling point 64.6°C) | . | 2°C max |
| Appearance | . | Clear |
| Color (A.P.H.A.) | . | 10 max |
| Acetone & Aldehydes (0.001%) | . | To pass test |
| Titratable Acid | . | 0.0003 meq/g |
| Titratable Base | . | 0.0002 meq/g |
| Water | . | 0.2% max |
| RT | 18510 | 1qt | 15.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 18511 | 4x1qt | 54.00 | Add to Cart |

Periodic Acid, Reagent
H5IO6 F.W. 227.96 CAS #10450-60-9
| Assay | >99.0% | |
| Heavy Metals | .0.005% | |
| Insoluble Matters | 0.01% | |
| Iron | .0.003% | |
| Other Halogen (Cl) | 0.01% | |
| Residue after Ignition | 0.01% | |
| Sulfate | 0.01% |
- Ainsworth, S.K. et al. (1972). Alkaline bismuth reagent for high resolution ultrastructural demonstration of periodic-reactive sites. J. Histochem. Cytochem., 20:995.
- Mowry, R.W. (1958). Improved procedure for the staining of acid
polysaccharides by Muller’s colloidal (hydrous) ferric oxide and
its combination with the Feulgen and the periodic acid Schiff
reaction. Lab. Invest., 7:566 - Mowry, R.W. (1959). Effect of Periodic Acid used prior to Chromic Acid on the staining of Polysaccharides by Gomori’s methenamine silver. J. Histochem. Cytochem., 7:288
- Tsuchiya, A. and Ogawa, K. (1973). Ultracytochemistry of the Periodic Acid (PA) - Phosphotungstic Acid (PTA) reaction. J. Electr. Microsc., 22:290
- Hanker, J.S. et al (1964). Osmiophilic reagents: new cytochemical principles for light and electron microscopy. Science New York, 146:1039
- Derenzini, M. et al (1986). An improved periodic acid-thiosemicarbazide- osmium technique to reveal glycoconjugates at the molecular level in-situ. J. Histochem. Cytochem., 34:1161
| RT | 19325 | 25 g | 32.00 | Add to Cart |

Periodic Acid Aqueous Solutions
| 19324-05 | Periodic Acid 0.5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 24.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 19324-10 | Periodic Acid 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 27.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 19324-50 | Periodic Acid 5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 32.00 | Add to Cart |
Phosphate Buffer, 0.1M*
Prepared from Sodium Phosphate Monobasic Hydrate and Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Heptahydrate. Non-Sterile. Meant for research purposes only.
| 19340-60 | Phosphate Buffer, pH 6.0 | 1 L | 34.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 19340-65 | Phosphate Buffer, pH 6.5 | 1 L | 34.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 19340-70 | Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.0 | 1 L | 34.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 19340-72 | Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.2 | 1 L | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
*Meant for biological research only. Not to be used for medical or any other purposes.
For a complete line of all of our Salt Buffers, see catalog pages 23, 28-29, and 36 or click here

Phosphomolybdic Acid,
Crystal, Reagent, A.C.S.
(dodeca-Molybdophosphoric Acid)
H3PO4·12(MoO3)·24H2O F.W. 2257.6 CAS #51429-74-4
| RT | 19400 | 100g | 85.00 | Add to Cart |
Phosphomolybdic Acid Aqueous Solutions
| RT | 19402-1 | Phosphomolybdic Acid 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 19402-10 | Phosphomolybdic Acid 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 100.00 | Add to Cart |

Phosphotungstic Acid, Crystal, Reagent,
Highest Purity
(Tungstophosphoric Acid)
H3[P(W3O10)4] aq F.W. 2880.17+aq CAS #12501-23-4
Specifications:
| Solubility | Practically clear, colorless solution. | |
| Ammonia (NH ) | 0.004% | |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.03% | |
| Insoluble Matter | 0.02% | |
| Nitrate (NO3 ) | 0.004% | |
| Sulfate (SO4 ) | 0.005% | |
| Heavy Metals and Iron. | No color formation onaddition of Hydrogen Sulfide |
Used as a Fixative:
Issidorides, M.R., and Kasorchis, T. (1981).
Dispersed and compact chromatin demonstrated with a new EM Method: phosphotungstic acid-hematoxylin block-staining. Histochemistry 73,21
Used widely as a Negative Stain:
- As Spray method: Horne, R.W., and Pasquali-Ronchette, I. (1974). A negative staining-carbon film technique for studying viruses in the electron microscope.
- Preparation procedures for examining icosahedral and filamentous viruses. J. Ultrastruct. Res. 47, 361. Locke, M., and Kirhman, N. (1971).
- Hot Alcoholic phosphotungstic acid and uranyl acetate as routine stains for thick and thin sections. J. Cell Biol., 50, 550., Farragiana, T., and Marinozzi, V. (1979).
- Phosphotungstic acid staining of polysaccharides containing structures on epoxy embedded tissues. J. Submicrosc. Cytol. 11, 263.Bloom, E.E., And Aghajanian, G.K. (1968).
- Fine structural and cytochemical analysis of the staining of synaptic junctions with PTA. J. Ultrastruct. Res. 22, 261.
| RT | 19500 | 100g | 52.00 | Add to Cart |
Phosphotungstic Acid Aqueous Solutions
| RT | 19502-1 | Phosphotungstic Acid, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 32.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 19502-3 | Phosphotungstic Acid, 3% Aqueous | 500 ml | 45.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 19502-5 | Phosphotungstic Acid, 5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 62.00 | Add to Cart |
Picric Acid, Reagent, Crystal, A.C.S.
(2,4,6-Trinitrophenol)
C6H2(NO2) 3OH FW 229.11 CAS #88-89-1
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Water | min 30% | |
| Melting Point (dried) | 121-123°C | |
| Insoluble in Resinous Matter. | 0.01% | |
| Insoluble in benzene | 0.1% | |
| Sulfate | 0.01% |
| RT | 19550 | 100g | 49.50 | Add to Cart |
Picric Acid Solutions
| RT | 19552 | Picric Acid Saturated, Aqueous | 500 ml | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 19553 | Picric Acid, 0.1% in Acetone | 500 ml | 38.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 19554 | Picric Acid, 4.67% in 95% Alcohol | 500 ml | 40.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Dichromate, Crystal, Reagent,
A.C.S.
K2Cr2O7 F.W. 294.18 CAS #7778-50-9
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Insoluble and NH4OH ppt. | 0.005% |
| Chloride | 0.001% |
| Sulfate | 0.005% |
| Calcium | 0.003% |
| Sodium | 0.02% |
| Loss on drying at 105°C | 0.05% |
| RT | 20100 | Potassium Dichromate | 250g | 21.50 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Dichromate Aqueous Solution
| RT | 20103-3 | Potassium Dichromate, 3% Aqueous | 500ml | 27.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20103-4 | Potassium Dichromate, 5% Aqueous | 500ml | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Ferricyanide, Reagent, A.C.S.
K3Fe(CN)6 F.W. 329.25 CAS #13746-66-2
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Chloride | 0.01% |
| Ferro Compounds (Fe(Cn)4) | 0.05% |
| Insoluble Matters. | 0.005% |
| Sulfate | 0.01% |
| RT | 20150 | Potassium Ferricyanide | 100g | 18.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 25102-20 | Potassium Ferricyanide, 20% Aqueous | 500 ml | 39.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Ferrocyanide Aqueous
Solution
| RT | 25154-2 | Potassium Ferrocyanide, 2% Aqueous | 500ml | 21.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 25154-5 | Potassium Ferrocyanide, 5% Aqueous | 500ml | 29.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 25154-10 | Potassium Ferrocyanide, 10% Aqueous | 500ml | 23.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 25154-20 | Potassium Ferrocyanide, 20% Aqueous | 500ml | 29.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Hydroxide, Pellets, Reagent, ACS.
KOH F.W. 56.11 CAS #1310-58-3
| Assay | >85.0% | |
| Water contains: | 10-15% |
| RT | 20155 | Potassium Iodide | 100g | 10.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Hydroxide Aqueous
Solutions
| RT | 20156-1 | Potassium Hydroxide, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 23.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20156-2 | Potassium Hydroxide, 4% Aqueous | 500 ml | 24.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20156-10 | Potassium Hydroxide, 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Iodide, Granular, Reagent, A.C.S.
KI F.W. 166.00 CAS #7681-11-0
Refer to Bismuth Carbonate for references on use.
| RT | 20158 | Potassium Iodide | 50g | 18.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 25109-3 | Potassium Iodide, 3% Aqueous | 500 ml | 19.00 | Add to Cart |

Potassium Permanganate, Reagent, A.C.S.
KMnO4 F.W. 158.03 CAS #7722-64-7
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Chloride & Chlorate | 0.005% |
| Nitrogen Compounds | 0.005% |
| Sulfate | .0.02% |
| Insoluble Matters | 0.2% |
An EM fixative and a metal stain.
J. Ultrastruct. Res., 21,424 (1968)
| RT | 20200 | Potassium Permanganate | 250g | 34.00 | Add to Cart |
Potassium Permanganate, Aqueous
Solutions
| RT | 20202 | Potassium Permanganate 0.25% Aqueous | 500 ml | 21.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20203 | Potassium Permanganate 0.3% Aqueous | 500 ml | 22.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20204 | Potassium Permanganate 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 26.00 | Add to Cart |

Propylene Glycol, Reagent, A.C.S.
(1,2-Propanediol)
CH3CHOHCH2OH F.W. 76.10 CAS #57-55-6
| Specific Gravity | (H2O=1): 1.04 | |
| Assay | >99.5% |
Specifications:
| Residue after Ignition | 0.005% |
| Chloride | 1ppm |
| Water | 0.2% |
| Titratable Acid | 0.0005meq/g |
| RT | 20350 | 450ml | 27.00 | Add to Cart | |
| RT | 20352 | 4x450ml | 94.00 | Add to Cart |
Rosin Solution
| RT | 20550-05 | Rosin Alcohol Stock Solution | 500 ml | 36.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 20550-15 | Rosin Alcohol Working Solution | 500 ml | 33.00 | Add to Cart |
Scott’s Tap Water Substitute
Magnesium sulfate buffered with sodium bicarbonate. Readyto- use.
| RT | 26070-06 | Scott’s Tap Water Substitute | 1 L | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 26070-07 | Scott’s Tap Water Substitute | 4 L | 95.00 | Add to Cart |


Schiff’s Reagent
For use in the Periodic Acid Leucofuchsin (PAS) method as a general tissue stain.
| 0-5°C | 26052-05 | Schiff’s Reagent | 500ml | 37.00 | Add to Cart |
| 0-5°C | 26052-06 | Schiff’s Reagent | 1L | 63.00 | Add to Cart |
Silver Nitrate, Reagent, A.C.S.
AgNO3 F.W. 169.89 CAS #7761-88-8
| Assay | 99.9+% |
A.C.S. Specifications:
| Substances not precipitated by HCl-max | 0.010% |
| Sulfate max | 0.0002% |
| Copper max | 0.0002% |
| Iron max | 0.0002% |
| Lead max | 0.001% |
References for Silver stain:
- Elektronemikrokopische Swift, J.A. (1968). The electron histochemistry of cystine-containing proteins in thin transverse sections of human hair. J.R. Microsc. Soc. 88,449.
- Elektronemikrokopische Thiery, J.P. (1967). Mise en evidence des Polysaccharides sur coupes fines en microscopie eletronique. J. Microsc. (Paris) 6,987.
- Elektronemikrokopische Rambourg, A. (1967). An improved silver
methenamine technique for the detection of periodic acidreactive
complex carbohydrates with the electron microscope.J.
Histochem. Cytochem. 15, 409. - Elektronemikrokopische Hermandez et al., (1968)). Periodic acid-chromic acid-methenamine silver technique for glycoprotein detection in the electron microscope. J. Histochem. Cystochem. 16, 507.
- Elektronemikrokopische Ribi,W.A. (1976). A golgi-electron microscope method for insect nervous tissue. Stain Technol. 51,13.
- Elektronemikrokopische Braak, H., and Braak, E. (1982). A simple procedure for electron microscopy of Golgi-impregnated nerve cells. Neurosci. Lett. 32,1.
| RT | 21050 | 25g | 45.00 | Add to Cart | |
| RT | 21052 | 100g | 180.00 | Add to Cart |
Silver Nitrate Aqueous Solutions
| RT | 21054-1 | Silver Nitrate, 1%, Aqueous | 500 ml | 58.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21054-2 | Silver Nitrate, 2%, Aqueous | 500 ml | 64.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21054-5 | Silver Nitrate, 5%, Aqueous | 500 ml | 130.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21054-10 | Silver Nitrate, 10%, Aqueous | 500 ml | 220.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21054-20 | Silver Nitrate, 20%, Aqueous | 500 ml | 339.00 | Add to Cart |
Sodium Bicarbonate, Powder, Reagent, A.C.S.
NaHCO3 F.W. 84.01 CAS #144-55-8
| Assay | 97.7-100.3% |
Specifications:
| Insoluble Matters | .0.015% |
| Chloride | 0.003% |
| Phosphate | 0.001% |
| Sulfur Compounds | 0.003% |
| Ammonium | 5ppm |
| Iron | 0.001% |
| Potassium | 0.05% |
| RT | 21125 | 500g | 21.00 | Add to Cart | |
| RT | 21127 | Sodium Bicarbonate, 5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 16.00 | Add to Cart |


Sodium Hydroxide, Solution
CAS #1310-73-2
Carbonate-free. This solution is prepared from ACS Reagent grade sodium hydroxide, and is standardized colormetrically against potassium biphthalate primary reference material.
Normal Concentration 1.98-2.02
| RT | 21170 | Sodium Hydroxide Solution 2N | 225ml | 12.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21170-01 | Sodium Hydroxide Solution 1N | 225ml | 10.00 | Add to Cart |
Technical Tips
Lead Staining
Common Lead Stock Solutions
A Stable Lead Staining Solution
Sodium Hydroxide Aqueous Solutions
| RT | 21172-1 | Sodium Hydroxide, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 17.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21172-2 | Sodium Hydroxide, 2.5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 22.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21172-3 | Sodium Hydroxide, 3.1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 27.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21172-10 | Sodium Hydroxide, 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 32.00 | Add to Cart |

Sodium Bisulfite Solution
A 1% aqueous stock solution for fungal staining.
| RT | 26084-05 | Sodium Bisulfite Solution | 500ml | 15.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 26084-06 | Sodium Bisulfite Solution | 1 L | 23.00 | Add to Cart |
Sodium Meta-Bisulfate Aqueous
Solution
| RT | 21175-1 | Sodium Meta-Bisulfite, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 26.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21175-3 | Sodium Meta-Bisulfite, 3% Aqueous | 500 ml | 27.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21175-5 | Sodium Meta-Bisulfite, 5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 28.00 | Add to Cart |
Sodium Thiosulfate Aqueous Solution
| RT | 21360-1 | Sodium Thiosulfate, 1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 24.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21360-2 | Sodium Thiosulfate, 2% Aqueous | 500 ml | 30.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21360-10 | Sodium Thiosulfate, 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 26.00 | Add to Cart |

Sucrose, Reagent, A.C.S.
C12H22O11 F.W. 342.20 CAS #57-50-1
Specifications:
| Insoluble Matters | 0.005% |
| Loss on Drying 105ºC | 0.03% |
| Residue after Ignition | 0.01% |
| Titratable acid | 0.0008meq/g |
| Chloride | 0.005% |
| Sulfate | 0.005% |
| Heavy Metals- | 5ppm |
| Iron | 5ppm |
| Invert Sugar | 0.05% |
| RT | 21600 | 500g | 19.95 | Add to Cart |


Tannic 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 |
Tannic Acid Aqueous Solutions
| 21702-5 | Tannic Acid, 5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 25.00 | Add to Cart | |
| 21702-10 | Tannic Acid, 10% Aqueous | 500 ml | 29.00 | Add to Cart |
Tartrazine Solutions
| RT | 21740 | Tartrazine, 1.5% in 1.5% Acetic Acid, Aqueous | 500 ml | 24.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21741 | Tartrazine, 1.5% Aqueous | 500 ml | 24.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21742 | Tartrazine, Saturated in Cellosolve | 500 ml | 60.00 | Add to Cart |
Thionin Solutions
| RT | 21910 | Thionin, 0.5% in 20% Alcohol | 500 ml | 46.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 21911 | Thionin, 0.1% Aqueous | 500 ml | 36.00 | Add to Cart |

Toluene 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 | 450ml | 10.50 | ||
| RT | 22032 | 4x450ml | 38.00 |

Tris (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 | ||
| RT | 11720 | 500g | 48.00 |

Tris, (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane maleate
Tris Maleate Buffer
0.2M pH range 6.4-8.0
| 0-5°C | 11730 | Tris Maleate Buffer | 250ml | 16.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11740 | Tris Maleate Buffer | 500ml | 24.00 |

Universal Immunoassay Buffer™, 10X
Immunoassay buffer is used as a 1X in all immunoassays (immunofluorescence, IHC, ELISA, WB etc.) as a washing buffer and it can be used as a dilution buffer for antibodies; however it does not contain any carrier proteins.
This buffer also does not contain any phosphate, sodium azide or mercury as preservatives and can be used for dilution of all antibodies, including peroxidase, antibodies to phosphoproteins. It is not suitable for dilution of antibodies to S100 proteins.
Reagent Supplied: 10X Buffer
Application: Dilute this 10X buffer 10 times with DI water. (90 ml water + 10 ml this buffer – mixed well). Wash 3-5 times with this buffer in between the steps of your immunoassay protocol.
Storage: Room temperature
| RT | 25880-01 | Universal Immunoassay Buffer, 10X | 100 ml | 50.00 | |
| RT | 25880-10 | Universal Immunoassay Buffer, 10X | 1 L | 100.00 |

Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer™
This ready-to-use Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer is designed for dilution of antibodies in all immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, IHC, ELISA, WB. This buffer does not contain any mammalian proteins, phosphate, sodium azide, or mercury preservatives and can be used for dilution of all antibodies, including peroxidase, and antibodies to phophoproteins. However, it is not suitable for dilution of antibodies to S100 proteins,
Reagent Supplied: Ready to use buffer
Application: Dilute antibodies, primary or secondary as recommended in the protocol by the manufacturer of these products.
Storage: 2–8°C. Diluted antibodies can be stored at 2–8°C for several weeks, depending upon the stability of antibodies.
| 2–8°C | 25885-01 | Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer | 100 ml | 50.00 | |
| 2–8°C | 25885-05 | Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer | 500 ml | 100.00 |
Water 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
| 22800-01 | Deionized Water | 1 gal | 10.00 | ||
| 22800-05 | Deionized Water | 5 gal | 42.00 |

Xylenes, 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 | 450ml | 8.00 |
Xylene: Peanut oil, 2:1
| RT | 23402 | Xylene:Peanut oil, 2:1 | 500 ml | 40.00 | Add to Cart |

Xylene 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 |


Xylene 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:
- 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
- Metzger, Zvi DMD et al. “Gutta-Percha Softening: ‘Hem-De’ as a Xylene Substitute” J. of Endodontics”. 26(7):385-388, July 2000.
- 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.
- 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.
Russell’s Zenker Fixative (Russel’s
Modified Zenker)
Due to the hazardous nature of mercury, Zenker’s fluid is no longer available. In place we are offering Russell’s Zenker Fixative, which contains Zinc Chloride. The staining results produced by this fixative are comparable to those of Zenker’s Stock solution. Russell’s Modified Zenker’s is used in the same manner as Zenker’s stock solution.
| RT | 64123-05 | Russell’s Zenker Fixative | 500 ml | 25.00 | Add to Cart |
| RT | 64123-06 | Russell’s Zenker Fixative | 1 L | 42.00 | Add to Cart |









