[Histonet] Xylene alternative

[Rathborne, Toni]

Do you use this product for processing and staining? Do you need to use a particular type of mounting medium? How is it disposed of?

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Nicole Tatum
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:24 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Xylene alternative

Summary & Explanation:
SLIDE BRITE is a revolutionary dewaxing and clearing reagent for histologic techniques. It is a safe and effective alternative to xylene. It contains no carcinogens, no toxins, is odorless, and is classified as non-flammable and non-hazardous. Its flash point is above 140ºF (almost double of that of xylene).
A qualified laboratory that is certified by the State of California Health Services has performed toxicity screening. SLIDE BRITE was designated non-hazardous on the basis of aquatic toxicity; thus eliminating hazardous waste and exposure to women of child-bearing age to xylene and cancer-causing reagents.

It has non hazad shipping.
No orange smell.
does not have to be disposed of with hazardious chemicals.
non-toxic.
does not need to be stored in fire caninet.

The only draw back I can find is it becomes saturated alot easier than xylene.

Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP


_______________________________________________
Histonet mailing list
Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet


CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center
and are intended only for the addressee.  The information contained in this
message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential,
proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or
exemption from disclosure under applicable law.  Unauthorized forwarding,
printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly
prohibited and may be unlawful.  If you are not the addressee, please
promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error
by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk
at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050.

Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - 
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, 
event listings, health information and more.