Overview

Neutral Buffered Formalin 10%

• Neutral Buffered Formalin (NBF) 10% is a premixed AFIP (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology) formulated product that reduces exposure to toxic fumes
• Phosphate buffers are used to stabilize the pH between 6.8 and 7.2
• Stringent quality control ensures a formalin concentration of 10%
• Stable to freezing temperatures
• Concentrate reduces storage space
• One gallon of concentrate to four gallons of distilled or deionized water ensures consistent results with those of the premixed 10% NBF

Formaldehyde 37%

• Formaldehyde 37% is for use in histological applications to fix and store tissue specimens
• Easy-to-pour container minimizes splashing and reduces spills
• Unbuffered

Buffered Zinc Formalin

• Buffered Zinc Formalin is for use in immunohistochemistry techniques to enhance nuclear detail
• Easy-to-pour bottle helps reduce spills

Unbuffered Zinc Formalin

• Unbuffered Zinc Formalin can be used as an alternative for 10% formalin
• Easy-to-pour bottle helps reduce spills and splashing
• Does not contain mercury

Signature Series™ Pen-Fix™

• Signature Series Pen-Fix is a uniquely buffered alcoholic formalin fixative
• Excellent frozen section fixative
• Performs well with fatty or thick tissue sections
• Fixation and dehydration occur simultaneously and the penetration rate is three times faster than that of 10% neutral buffered formalin
• Can be used in all open or enclosed tissue processors and in the grossing room
• Recommended for use in the second and/or third stations of the processor as a secondary fixative

Carson's Modified Buffered Formalin

• Carson’s Modified Buffered Formalin is an excellent general-use fixative
• Performs similarly to 10% neutral buffered formalin
• Use for electron microscopy specimens

Bouin’s Fluid

• Bouin’s Fluid is a saturated, aqueous picric acid solution
• Excellent for use in Trichrome staining procedures
• Use to preserve structures with soft and delicate textures and for gastrointestinal tract specimens

Glyo-Fixx™

• Glyo-Fixx is a non-carcinogenic, non-sensitizing, and environmentally friendly substitute for formalin. The active ingredient, glyoxal, is a di-aldehyde, which has almost no vapor and is used with the same protocols as formalin
• Glyo-Fixx allows higher antibody dilutions and works well with conventional special stains including silver procedures, Schmorl’s for reducing substances, PAS, Alcian blue, Mucicarmine, Verhoeff for elastin, and Trichrome
• Offers results superior to neutral buffered formalin - produces distinct, crisp cellular morphology
• No unpleasant smell or cross linking as with formaldehyde - fixes most antigens without impairing immuno-reactivity
• Allows special stain dyes to be sharp without background staining
• Presents fine detail in specimen structure

Formal-Fixx

• Formal-Fixx produces consistent results and extends the life of the rotary valve in tissue processors
• Phosphate-free, 10% neutral buffered formalin
• Stores all specimens without excessive shrinking or hardening
• Use for storage of all tissue – eliminates presorting of EM specimens
• Available pre-filled, ready-to-use, or in economical concentrate - just add water or alcohol
• Concentrate is not affected by freezing, reduces shelf space and is less expensive to ship
• Pre-filled, leak-resistant containers are packed in sturdy trays for courier transport

Zinc Formal-Fixx™

Zinc Formal-Fixx is a fixative of choice to enhance H&E’s and special stains.

• Excellent for immunochemistry
• Minimizes the need for enzyme digestion
• Reduces protein cross-linking, producing well-defined nuclear detail

Rapid-Fixx

• Used in Rapid-Chrome Frozen Section Stain Kit (9990001) for fixing slides from frozen sections.

Cal-Rite

• Cal-Rite™ is a mixture of formic acid and formaldehyde which allows simultaneous decalcification and fixation
• Reduces poor hematoxylin and eosin staining caused by over-decalcification and/or exposure to harsh mineral acids
• Even after prolonged exposure of specimens in Cal-Rite, nuclear chromatin staining is well preserved and not distorted

Decalcifying Solution

• Decalcifying Solution is formulated to remove calcium from histological specimens. EDTA and dilute hydrochloric acid in this solution require no heat, electricity, or other aids to decalcify bone tissue
• Offers rapid decalcification without destroying nuclear properties of the tissue

TBD-1 Decalcifier

• TBD-1™ Decalcifier is a rapid hydrochloric decalcifier for processing bone marrow biopsies in as little as 15 to 30 minutes
• Thin pieces of bone process in 3 to 12 hours
• Added ingredients protect cells from actions of acids

TBD-2 Decalcifier

• TBD-2™ Decalcifier is a formic acid decalcifier for gentler, longer-term processing
• Added ingredients protect cells from actions of acids

PINK-Fix

• The colored solution improves the visibility of grey or opaque tissue fragments, aiding grossing technicians and pathologists throughout the grossing process.
• Allowing technicians to visualize small biopsies at the bench may provide better efficiency and mitigates the error of tissue loss during processing and embedding.
• Further visualization of small tissue biopsies throughout the workflow process further maintains the integrity of the tissue.

Fast Flex Holding Solution

• Compatible with 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin and other fixatives

Fast Flex Kits

• Compatible with 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin and other fixatives