[EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] fixative

[Schade, Adelle]

Some of our samples are from preserved specimen.  
We have a significant number of students that work/live on farms as well so from time to time we get a chick embryo that did not survive.
Also, we have researched and would like to try some plant/seed histology processes.

If alcohol will produce similar results without excessive dehydration that would be a great option for this setting.
Thanks for the input
Adelle

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From: Roy, Ryan [mailto:Ryan.Roy <@t> va.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 11:49 AM
To: 'WILLIAM DESALVO'; Schade, Adelle
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] fixative

I agree that alcohol is also less toxic. What type of tissue are you fixing?

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of WILLIAM DESALVO
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 10:46 AM
To: Schade, Adelle
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Histonet] fixative

What are you going to accomplish? Alcohol will work as a fixative and dehydration solution. Less of a disposal issue.

William DeSalvo
william.desalvo <@t> sonoraquest.ccom
602-768-3692
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> On Nov 25, 2014, at 8:30 AM, Schade, Adelle <a_schade <@t> conradweiser.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I am considering the following fixatives for a high school histology experiment and I would appreciate any input considering safety, disposal, etc.
> 
> 
> 1-       Ultrum II (American MasterTech):  promotes disposal in local sewer?
> 
> 2-      Excell Plus (American MasterTech):  low-hazard but any idea on disposal from those who use it?
> 
> 3-      Histochoice Tissue Fixative
> 
> Anyone using these products/ advice is greatly appreciated!
> 
> Ms. Adelle L. Schade, B.S., M.Ed.
> Anatomy and Physiology
> Conrad Weiser High School
> 44 Big Spring Rd.
> Robesonia, PA  19551
> 610-693-8599 x6736
> a_schade <@t> conradweiser.org
> 
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