[Histonet] Xylene alternative

[Nicole Tatum]

Amber,

I have a dermpath/ mohs lab and I use slide bright for everything. I have
used the product for 9yrs now, at least.  Slide bright is in my processor,
H%E stain line and my deparrafin stain line. Definitly call and get
sample. I love it. I get mine from Mercedes medical, belair(advantik),
PSS, statlab, ect.  I think 4gallons cost more than xylene, but save on
shipping, disposal, and my overall health, so for me its a no brainer. The
only strong odor I have is when I coverslip.

PS does not counteract with acid or bluing. Works with all chemicals
Good luck,
Nicole Tatum HT, aSCP




Who sells Slide Brite?  Is that a cardinal product?  Can you use it with
> regular alcohol, bluing and Acid alcohol on the H&E stainer? That sounds
> like a great product to try in subbing for the xylene.
>
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> 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
>
>
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