76258
Paraplast Plus®
suitable for electron microscopy, pellets (fast-melting)
Synonym(s):
Paraffin – polyisobutylene mixture
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form
pellets (fast-melting)
Quality Level
technique(s)
electron microscopy: suitable
thickness
≤1 μm , short ribbons
≤2 μm , sectioning: continuous ribbons
mp
56-57 °C
application(s)
hematology
histology
storage temp.
2-8°C
General description
regular Paraplast with approx. 0.8% DMSO added for enhanced ease of infiltration and sectioning
Application
Paraffin polyisobutylene mixture is a tissue embedding medium composed of highly purified paraffin and polyisobutylene and a low level of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to enhance the rate of tissue penetration. Paraffin-polyisobutylene (76258) supports thin wrinkle-free sectioning down to 4 microM with more flexible and continuous ribbons.
Legal Information
Paraplast Plus is a registered trademark of Leica Biosystems
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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