[Histonet] Xylene alternative

[Nicole Tatum]

Toni,

Slide bright is everywhere xylene would have been. Proceesor, stainline, etc.

I use either TBS shur/mount( xylene based) or S mounting media (toulene
based). I think the xylene based media works better.

As per the directions it can be flushed down the drain with copious
amounts of water. But always check with your local enviromental agency.

Nicole Tatum, HT ASCP




 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?
>
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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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