Tissue Embedding Media
Tissue Embedding Media
Electron Microscopy Sciences Polyester Wax 500 GR
A synthetic polyester wax with a very low melting point (37 degree C) used as a ribboning embedding medium. Its main advantage over paraffin and ester waxes is its low melting point, which reduces tissue hardening, shrinkage, and eliminates the need for infiltration ovens.
The wax is soluble in most organic solvents, including alcohol, ethers, esters, ketones and hydrocarbons. The wax is water tolerant, almost opaque, and sections easily. No electrification of ribbons occurs during sectioning. Sections of 2 microns and more may be cut at room temperatures between 10 and 22 degree C. It is advantageous to keep the wax in its solid state prior to use.
Electron Microscopy Sciences BEEM Embedding Capsule Bottle Neck Tip
Specially shaped capsules are designed to overcome commonly encountered embedding problems; such as, small or thin elongated specimens and powder samples. These capsules are also good for centrifuging precipitated matters and allows for less trimming. BEEM Is A Registered Trademark of Better Equipment For Electron Microscopy, Inc. Bottle neck capsule produces a 7.9mm OD block with a hemihyperpoloid (rather than faced) tip.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Gelatin Powder Type B 75 Bloom, 3.5-5.0 (1% in H2O) pH 100 GR
F.W. 60000
Type A is from Porcine skin (acid cured tissue). Type B is from Bovine skin (base cured tissue). The strength of the gel is based on the bloom number. The higher the bloom number the stronger the gel. Used as a combination Acrylamide-Gelatin-Jung resin for cryosectioning of large and soft tissues (eggs, fishes, insects) Hartmann, R. (1984). A new embedding medium for cryosectioning eggs of high yolk and lipid content. Eur. J. Cell Biol., 34:206 Used to From Bovine skin (base cured tissue).
pH: 3.5-5.0 (1% in H2O)
Electron Microscopy Sciences Gelatin Capsule Size 1
Natural, hard gelatin capsules. To be used as an embedding mold for water miscible resins, or resins which need to be cured by transmitted light. Gelatin capsules dissolve or disintegrate within 5 minutes when immersed in a 0.5% HCl solution at 36-38 degree C, within 2 minutes in water at 37 degree C or in artificial gastric juice.
OAL: 19.00 mm
Diameter: 6.63 mm
Volume: 0.68 mL
Electron Microscopy Sciences Meltmount™ Slide Mounting Media Quick-Stick™ 1.704
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.
< Use Meltmount for instant thermal mountants that require "no-oven-time" and are thermally reversible for sample retrieval or re-orientation. Meltmounts are PBC free and contains no solvents. Cleanup in toluene. Fluid at 65 degree C. It is a direct replacement for old mountant mediums (Canada Balsam, Aroclor 5442, Naphrax...) It has a refractive index (nD @25 deg C) of 1.704 and an Abbe V dispersion of 24, similar to Naphrax.
Refractive index: 1.704
Electron Microscopy Sciences Meltmount™ Slide Mounting Media Quick-Stick™ 1.680
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.
< Use Meltmount for instant thermal mountants that require "no-oven-time" and are thermally reversible for sample retrieval or re-orientation. Meltmounts are PBC free and contains no solvents. Cleanup in toluene. Fluid at 65 degree C. It is a direct replacement for old mountant mediums (Canada Balsam, Aroclor 5442, Naphrax...) It has a refractive index (nD @25 deg C) of 1.680 and an Abbe V dispersion of 25, making it appropriate for mounting Amosite and Crocidolite asbestos.
Refractive index: 1.680
Electron Microscopy Sciences BEEM Embedding Capsules, Size 3
These capsules, made from polyethylene, produce blocks with a 5.6 mm O.D. and a pyramid tip. Comes complete with a hinged cap.
Electron Microscopy Sciences DER 332/732 Kit
Three different mixtures: one for relatively soft blocks, another for harder blocks for collagenous tissue, and a tougher one if required. Reference: Lockwood, W.R. Anatomical Record, 150, 129 (1964).
*Please note that wherever DMP-30 is listed as the accelerator in our embedding media kits you have the option to use BDMA. BDMA is less viscous, has a longer shelf life, and offers better penetration. When using BDMA in place of DMP-30 you must vary the amount: DMP-30: 1.5-2%; BDMA: 2.5-3%.
Electron Microscopy Sciences BEEM Flat Embedding Mold
Molded from polyethylene. The critical surfaces of the mold are transparent, facilitating accurate specimen orientation through bottom illumination. Molds are reusable and each mold is supplied with a protective box.
Electron Microscopy Sciences TFM™ Tissue Freezing Medium, Red 4 OZ
An embedding matrix for frozen sections. TFM is an ultra pure formulation of water-soluble glycols and resins that provides a solid bond between the tissue and the object holder with the following features: less ice artifacts, less curling, and faster freezing.
Color: Red
Electron Microscopy Sciences Paramat 10 KG
Paramat is the original British blend of paraffin wax and plastic polymers and it has been used in histology labs throughout the world for over 20 years. It has been found that when plastic polymers are added to the paraffin the elasticity of the final block is greater as compared with paraffin alone. As well the mixture offers improved tissue penetration, easier ribboning of sections, reduced tendency to crumble, and improved overall results with fibrous tissue.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Paraplast Regular 8 KG
Handy pellet Paraplast melts rapidly. Melting Point 56 degree C. Cuts to 4 micron thickness with excellent ribbon continuity - no Crumbling or cracking. Double filtered. No need for filtration before use.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Paraplast Regular 1 KG
Handy pellet Paraplast melts rapidly. Melting Point 56 degree C. Cuts to 4 micron thickness with excellent ribbon continuity - no Crumbling or cracking. Double filtered. No need for filtration before use.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Paraplast Plus 8 KG
Reduces infiltration time by one-third. Cuts to 2 micron thickness with excellent ribbon continuity. Convenient pellet form melts rapidly. Melting point 56 degree C. Double filtered. No need for filtration before use.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Gelatin Capsule Size 00, Volume 0.95ml
Natural, hard gelatin capsules. To be used as an embedding mold for water miscible resins, or resins which need to be cured by transmitted light. Gelatin capsules dissolve or disintegrate within 5 minutes when immersed in a 0.5% HCl solution at 36-38 degree C, within 2 minutes in water at 37 degree C or in artificial gastric juice.
OAL: 23.3 mm
Diameter: 8.18 mm
Volume: 0.95 mL