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Paraffin for Histology

Paraffin for Histology

      
  • High-Quality Pelletization with an Optimized Filtration System
    ✔ Exceptional Flexibility – ensures ease of use and adaptability in various applications.
    ✔ Excellent Crystallization Suppression – prevents unwanted crystal formation for improved processing.
    ✔ Enhanced Properties with Polymers – provides superior structural stability and consistency.
    ✔ Faster Tissue Penetration – enables efficient infiltration for optimal sample preparation.
    ✔ Gentle on Microtome Blades – extends the lifespan of blades, reducing replacement frequency.
    ✔ Fast and Simple Embedding Process – streamlines workflow for improved efficiency.
    ✔ Good Compatibility with Infiltrated Samples – ensures seamless integration with tissue specimens.
    ✔ Easy Tissue Sample Positioning – facilitates precise orientation and secure embedding.
    ✔ Highly Soluble in Xylene – enhances processing and compatibility with standard laboratory reagents.
    ✔ Rapid Tissue Infiltration Due to Low Molecular Weight – accelerates sample preparation without compromising quality.
    ✔ Reduced Viscosity – improves handling and distribution for uniform infiltration.

    • Various types of paraffin with melting points available:

      • 52-54°C - High-purity paraffin, filtered to 1 micron, with a low melting point. The low melting point is associated with low viscosity, which allows for easier and faster tissue infiltration. Recommended for working at low temperatures, especially with delicate tissues. Histo Wax Low MP is also a suitable cutting medium, preventing distortion and damage to specimens. Melting point: 52-54°C
      • 54-56°C - High-quality paraffin, pure, without polymer or DMSO additives. Double-filtered. Provides high plasticity and gentleness for microtome blades. Ideal for everyday use.
      • 56-58°C with plasticizers, DMSO-free. The benefits of incorporating a plasticizing polymer into purified, double-filtered, fine-cut paraffin wax include high levels of elasticity and tensile strength. This allows for precise, high-quality sections with minimal block shrinkage. No tears, cracks, or expansion ensure perfect results every time.
      • 56-58°C with DMSO - High-purity paraffin with synthetic polymers and a small amount of DMSO for faster tissue infiltration. Suitable for general embedding and sectioning of histopathological material. It is characterized by low shrinkage upon cooling and excellent cutting properties without material expansion. It provides excellent cutting ease and continuity during ribboning. Ideal for larger tissue fragments.
      • 56-58°C pure, additive-free – this is our specially filtered, pure-grade paraffin, without additives. Its low viscosity provides excellent infiltration properties and is resistant to cracking within the block. It is characterized by low cutting resistance, minimal risk of distortion, and high flexibility.
      • Special blue paraffin for embedding at 54-57°C. Pure, highly refined paraffin with the addition of synthetic polymers that enable rapid impregnation. Especially recommended for improving the visibility of smaller or milky-white/opaque samples. The paraffin's color facilitates the visualization of small biopsies and improves tissue contrast under the microscope. Available in granules (pellets). It does not stain tissue.

    • Special Filtered:
      Specially filtered paraffin that has been passed through a 5-micron and 1-micron filtration system, ensuring the highest possible purity and quality.

      DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide):
      A substance that supports tissue infiltration and accelerates the processing of biological material.

      Polymers (plasticizers):
      Plasticizing additives that give paraffin greater flexibility and facilitate the cutting of embedded samples without cracking or distortion.

      Without Additive:
      Indicates that the paraffin is a pure product, free of chemical additives – it contains only the base paraffin wax.

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