Chemicals for Electron and Light Microscopy

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18612	Acetonitrile, 450ml	each	$56.00	Qty:

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CH3CN; [75-05-08]; FW 41.05

Suggested substitute for Propylene Oxide. It is reported as noncarcinogenic, less toxic and not as flammable. High purity; miscible with water, alcohols, acetone and epoxy resins15. 15) Tarnowski BI, Schonbaum GR: Acetonitrile: substitute for propylene oxide in tissue processing for transmission electron microscopy. Proc 42nd Ann Meeting Elec Mic Soc Amer, p 38, 1984 Edwards HH, Yeh YY, Tarnowski BI, Schonbaum GR: Acetonitrile as a substitute for ethanol/propylene oxide in tissue processing for transmission electron microscopy: Comparison of fine structure and lipid solubility in mouse liver, kidney, and intestine. Micro Res & Tech, 21, pp 39­50, 1992 Also used as a dehydrating agent for cells prepared for SEM: Holshek JG, Akins RE: Acetonitrile is better than ethanol as a dehydrating agent for cells prepared for SEM. Proc Mic Soc of Amer, 52nd Annual Mtg 1994, San Francisco Press, ed GW Bailey and AJ Garrett-Reed, pp 324-325, 1994

Araldite 502

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18060	Araldite 502, 450g	each	$19.85	Qty:

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Detailed description under Araldite 502 Kit.

Background Buster

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18722-50	Background Buster, 50ml	each	$289.50	Qty:

Detailed description under Background Buster.

Benzoin Methyl Ether

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18186	Benzoin Methyl Ether, 10g	each	$50.75	Qty:

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[3524-62-7]; MW 226.3

UV Catalyst for Prod. No. 18183 LR Gold; use at 0.5% w/v, ~365nm.

Benzyldimethylamine

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18241	Benzyldimethylamine, 25g	each	$8.00	Qty:

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C6H5CH2N(CH3)2; [103-83-3]; FW 135.21

(BDMA) N,N-Dimethylbenzylamine Catalyst for epoxy resins. Has lower viscosity compared to DMP-30. (Also stores longer.)

Cacodylic Acid, Sodium Salt, trihydrate

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18851	Cacodylic Acid, Sodium Salt, trihydrate, 100g	each	$107.60	Qty:

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(CH3)2As(O)ONa-3H2O; [124-65-2]; FW 214.02;UN1688

Arsenic compound. Highly toxic. Hygroscopic. Sabatini DD, Miller F, Barrnett RJ: Cytochemistry and electron microscopy. The preservation of cellular structure and enzymatic activity by aldehyde fixation. J Cell Biol, 17, 19­58, 1963

Citifluor Mountant Media

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Citifluor Antifadent (AF) Solutions
19470	AF-1, Glycerol-phosphate buffered solution, containing antifadent for use with labelled tissue sections and dead cells, 25ml	each	$76.50	Qty:
19470-1	AF-1, Glycerol-phosphate buffered solution, containing antifadent for use with labelled tissue sections and dead cells, 100ml	each	198.00	Qty:
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19472	AF-2, Glycerol solution containing antifadent for use with labelled tissue sections and dead cells, 25ml	each	76.50	Qty:
19472-1	AF-2, Glycerol solution containing antifadent for use with labelled tissue sections and dead cells, 100ml	each	198.00	Qty:
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19474	AF-3, Phosphate-buffered saline solution containing antifadent for examination of whole live cells, 25ml	each	76.50	Qty:
19474-1	AF-3, Phosphate-buffered saline solution containing antifadent for examination of whole live cells, 100ml	each	198.00	Qty:
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19476-A	Citifluor non-fluorescent Immersion Oil, AFB7, 10ml	each	68.50	Qty:
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19476	AF-4, Glycerol solution containing n-propyl gallate for use with labelled tissue sections and dead cells, 10ml	each	76.50	Qty:
19490	AF-100, Phosphate-buffered saline solution containing antifadent specially prepared for use with UVM23 solution where fluorochrome fading is a problem, 5ml	each	15.20	Qty:
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19491	AF-200, Glycerol solution containing antifadent, specially prepared for use with UVM2 solution where DAPI is the staining material. The solutions can also be used with other fluorochromes such as fluorescein, Alexa dyes and Hoescht dye, 10ml	each	68.50	Qty:
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19492	AF-300, Glycerol solution containing antifadent, specially prepared for use with UVM2 solution where DAPI is the staining material. The solutions can also be used where fluorescein is the staining material. The solution can also be used with other fluorochromes such as rhodamines, etc., 10ml	each	68.50	Qty:
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19493	CFM1, Glycerol-PBS ref. index similar to glass, 10ml	each	45.50	Qty:
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19494	CFM1, Glycerol-PBS w/AF, ref. index similar to glass, 10ml	each	52.70	Qty:
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19495	CFM2, Glycerol-TRIS buffer, ref. index similar to glass, 10ml	each	45.50	Qty:
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19496	CFM3, Glycerol-Phosphate & AF, ref. index similar to glass, 10ml	each	52.70	Qty:
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UV Mount Media (UVM)
19497	UVM1, Methacrylate based solution, UV curable, gives clear film, 10ml	each	45.50	Qty:
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19498	UVM2, Methacrylate based solution, contains anti-bleaching agent, 10ml	each	45.50	Qty:
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19499	UVM3, High refractive index methacrylate-based solution designed to be used with AF-100 where fluorochrome fading is a problem, 10ml	each	62.35	Qty:
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Solid Mountants
19469	Citifluor Solid Mountant Kit is comprised of PVA solution, 25ml and Citifluor antifadent in buffer, 5ml. The components can be mixed as required, applied to the specimen and allowed to dry to give a clear film, 30ml	each	95.00	Qty:
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Contains anti-fading solution. Suitable for preventing fading of dyes such as DAPI which have the tendency to disperse in glycerol based mounting solutions. Colloidal Adhesives: See "Adhesives"

Cresyl (Fast) Violet, Certified

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18709	Cresyl (Fast) Violet, Certified, C.I. #51180, 5g	each	$88.60	Qty:

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C18H15N3O3 [10510-54-0] FW 312.34

(Cresyl Violet Acetate) Solubility: 0.13% water

Nguyen KB and Pender MP, 1989. Assessment of Demyelination in Glycol Methacrylate Sections: a New Protocol for Cresyl Fast Violet Staining. Stain Technology 64:4, pp. 163-167.

DAPI, fluorescent Dye

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18706	DAPI, fluorescent Dye (powder), 10mg	each	$188.85	Qty:

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C16H15N5•2HCl; [28718-90-3]; FW 350.3

Cell permeable fluorescent minor grove-binding probe for DNA (powder). 4',6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole Dihydrochloride:Hydrate

Deionized Water

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18708	Deionized Water, 1 gallon	each	$10.70	Qty:

For general laboratory use

Diglycidyl Ether of Poly (propylene glycol) (DER 736)

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18310	Diglycidyl Ether of Poly (propylene glycol) (DER 736), 250g	each	$20.00	Qty:

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[41638-13-5]; Specific gravity 1.14.; Epoxy flexibilizer; Viscosity 33.6; Cp @ 25°C.

2-Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)

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18315	2-Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), 25g	each	$8.20	Qty:

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C4H11NO; [108-01-0]; FW 89.14

2,4,6-Tri[Dimethylaminomethyl]phenol) (DMP-30)

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18042	(2,4,6-Tri[Dimethylaminomethyl]phenol) (DMP-30), 25g	each	$5.90	Qty:

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[90-70-2]; FW 265.0 Tertiary amine accelerator. Inactivated by water. Store in dark in vacuum desiccator. DMP dehydration for EM: Rapid Chemical Dehydration of Samples for Electron Microscopic Examinations. L.L. Muller and T.J. Jacks. The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. Vol. 23, No. 2, pp.107-110, 1975. 2,2-Dimethoxypropane, a rapid dehydrating agent for scanning electron microscopy. W.S.Johnson, G.R. Hooper, B.F. Holdaway, and H.P. Rasumssen. Micron, 1976, Vol. 7:305-306. Rapid Chemical Dehydration of Biologic Samples for Scanning Electron Microscopy using 2,2-Dimethoxypropane. Morton D. Maser and John J. Trimble, III. The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry. Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 247-251. 1977. Optimization and Investigation of the Use of 2,2-Dimethoxypropane as a Dehydration Agent for Plant Tissues in Transmission Electron Microscopy. J.R. Thorpe and Diana M.R. Harvey. Journal of Ultrastruture Research, 68, 186-194 (1979).

Dodecenyl Succinic Anhydride (DDSA)

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18022	Dodecenyl Succinic Anhydride (DDSA), 450g	each	$32.20	Qty:

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[26544-38-7]; FW 266.38 Double-distilled. Moisture sensitive. Hardener for epoxy resins. Viscosity 290-295cP, density 1.005g/ml.

Eponate 12® Resin

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18005	Eponate 12™ Resin, 450g	each	$46.50	Qty:

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[25038-04-4] Substitute for "Epon®" recipes and our Medcast (tm). Excellent results with traditional EM specimen block preparations. WPE 140-150. Viscosity @ 25°'C 130-170cP. Specific Gravity 1.24. Moisture sensitive.

1,2-epoxypropane (see Propylene Oxide) MSDS

ERL 4221 Epoxide Resin

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18306-4221	ERL 4221 Epoxide Resin, 225ml	each	$25.00	Qty:

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C14H20O4; [2386-87-0; 2611-00-9]; FW 1.173

A Cycloaliphatic Epoxide Resin specially formulated to take the place of ERL 4206 which is no longer available.

Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous

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19207	Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous, 200ml, A.C.S., glass distilled	each	$19.95	Qty:

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Formaldehyde, 16%

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18505	Formaldehyde, 16%, 10 x 10ml	each	$26.40	Qty:

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HCHO; [50-00-0]; FW 30.03 EM grade. Paraformaldehyde solution (methanol free). Pre-scored amber ampules sealed under inert gas.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
18505-100	Formaldehyde, 16%, 100ml	each	$24.60	Qty:

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HCHO; [50-00-0]; FW 30.03 EM grade. Paraformaldehyde solution (methanol free). 100ml.

Formaldehyde, 37%

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18508	Formaldehyde, 37%, microfiltered (Formalin), 10 x 10ml	each	$32.90	Qty:

Cg, T (highly) - MSDS - Hazard Shipping Fees PELCO® Technical Notes, Formaldehyde, Formalin (pdf) Histological Fixative (35 - 38% Formaldehyde, 10 - 15% Methanol)

Formalin, 10% Neutral Buffered in Pre-Fill Containers

This traditional fixative is buffered to a neutral pH. It is used in histological applications for fixing and storing tissue specimens. This line of all plastic containers is designed specifically for the collection and transportation of various sizes of tissue samples. Each container is half filled with 10% neutral buffered formalin. The sizes offered are 20ml and 120ml. They are packaged in the proprietary Sure-Lok system. These containers are 95 kPa compliant.

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
18511	NB Pre-Fill Formalin 20ml Container	case/128	$50.75	Qty:
18512	NB Pre-Fill Formalin 20ml Container	case/780	277.60	Qty:
18513	NB Pre-Fill Formalin 40ml Container	case/50	21.15	Qty:
18514	NB Pre-Fill Formalin 60ml Container	case/50	21.75	Qty:
18515	NB Pre-Fill Formalin 90ml Container	case/50	28.10	Qty:

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Histological Fixative. Phosphate Buffer. pH 6.9 - 7.1 at 25°C. Note: ACS Reagent Grade Formalin (35 - 38% Formaldehyde, 10 - 15% Methanol) larger quantities available on request.

Formalin, 10% Neutral Buffered

Gelatin, Purified

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155-9	GridStick™ Adhesive, 5ml	each	$12.50	Qty:

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Used to adhere SynapTek™ grids to the GridStick™.

Hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS)

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18605	Hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS), 250ml	each	$78.00	Qty:

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(CH3)3SiNHSi(CH3)3; [999-97-3]; FW 161.40 Drying tissues for SEM. Stain Tech, 58(6), 347, 1983. Possible substitute for Peldri ll®

Hematoxylin, Certified