[Histonet] MMA de-plasticizing

[Michelle McDonald]

Dear Michelle,

We de-plasticise MMP bone sections using two changes of 100% acetone for 10 monis each.

Thanks

Michelle

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Sent: Saturday, 31 May 2008 1:40 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] MMA de-plasticizing


Is there anyone out there doing MMA on un-decalcified bone? I'm wondering if there is any way to de-plasticize without putting the slides in heated xylene--a potentially explosive situation which technically would require explosion proof oven, hood, clothing, etc. I know that the flash point of xylene is quite low (26.1°C, I think, which is barely above room temperature). Is there a way around this safety issue?


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