Formaldehyde, 10%, Methanol Free, Ultra Pure

£197.60 – £654.55 Price ex. VAT

Ultra-pure, methanol-free,10% aqueous formaldehyde is suitable for both electron and light microscopy. Easily penetrates large blocks of tissue. When used in combination with glutaraldehyde, it fixes delicate tissues such as brain in vascular perfusion. Eliminates the step of depolymerization paraformaldehyde prior to use. Use in Karnovsky’s fixative in conjunction with your own buffer system.

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Description

Ultra pure, methanol free,10% aqueous formaldehyde is suitable for both electron and light microscopy. Easily penetrates large blocks of tissue. When used in combination with glutaraldehyde, it fixes delicate tissues such as brain in vascular perfusion. Eliminates the step of depolymerization paraformaldehyde prior to use. Use in Karnovsky’s fixative in conjunction with your own buffer system.

Store at room temperature (cold temperatures encourage the formation of trioxymethylene, a white precipitate) and tightly sealed, as exposure to air encourages the oxidation of formaldehyde to formic acid.

 

CAS#: 50-00-0

Formula: CH2O

 

Reference(s):

Chow, S., Patel, H. & Hedley, D. W. Measurement of MAP kinase activation by flow cytometry using phospho-specific antibodies to MEK and ERK: Potential for pharmacodynamic monitoring of signal transduction inhibitors. Communications in Clinical Cytometry 46, 72?78 (2001). doi:10.1002/cyto.1067

 

Hazards:

Corrosive , Irritant , Expected carcinogen

Handling:

Glove, chemical goggles & fume hood

Storage:

Store at room temperature

 

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