EMS Technical Tips

Embedding Resin Stain Permability

Polyester embedding resins are more permeable to acid stains.

Epoxy embedding resins are more permeable to basic stains.

Reference:

Bryant V. and Watson, J.H.L. (1967). A comparison of light microscopy staining methods applied to a polyester and three epoxy resins. Henry Ford Hosp. Med. Bull., 15:65