Paraffin wax blended with synthetic polymers, Solidification point: 56-57°C (132.8-134.6°F), pellets, Tissue-Tek® Paraform® processing/embedding medium Formula 3
Supplier: SAKURA FINETEK USA INC
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Warning
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The unique composition of Tissue-Tek VIP® Paraffin allows for reduced compression sections as thin as 2 microns. The low melting point, 56°C, protects samples from heat damage. The paraffin will not discolor under normal processing conditions and leaves no plasticizer residue to clog paraffin lines in tissue processors and embedding centers. Tissue-Tek VIP Paraffin is supplied in small pellets for rapid melting.
- For use with the infiltration and embedding of human or animal tissue to create paraffin blocks for routine and research histology
- Unique paraffin composition
- Low melting point
- Small pellets
- Compatible with automated embedding systems
Tissue-Tek Paraform Processing & Embedding Medium is a 3rd generation formulation designed for use with the Tissue-Tek AutoTEC® a120 Automated Embedding System for the fast, continuous and predictable embedding of blocks. The paraffin is designed as both a processing and embedding medium to cover all of the laboratory’s needs, with the same additional features as the Tissue-Tek VIP Paraffin.
Certifications: IVD, FDA Class I
CAS Number:
8002-74-2 |
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Specification Test Results
Medium Composition | Purified paraffin and synthetic resin blend |
Applications | Processing/Embedding |
Additives | None |
Melting Point | 56° to 58°C / 132° to 136°F |
High Temperature Stability | 65°C |
Solid Product Range | Pellets |
Sectioning Range | Down to 2µ |
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