[Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle

[Boyd, Debbie M]

We have two Excelsiors (had Three).  We use Americlear in the cleaning cycle.  We have never had issues with our cleaning cycle or the operation of our processors.  Our oldest processor was 12 years old before the oven cracked and started leaking.  The repair was too expensive for an older processor so we replaced it with a new one.  Americlear can only be purchased through Allegiance (Baxter).


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vanessa Avalos
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:01 PM
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Subject: RE: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle

I use a excelsior and was told to always use Xylene in the cleaning cycle.  Since sub is not as pure as xylene ( obviously) you could be at risk of developing paraffin clogs that the sub may not get. Using one xylene  in the cleaning has not effected the odor at all in the lab. Good Luck.

V.Avalos
ADS, INC
Fax:602-277-2134


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Conway, Carla
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:26 AM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Xylene substitutes for tissue processor clean cycle

Hello all,

The technician who does preventive maintenance on our LX-120 tissue processor recommended that we use xylene as the solvent in our clean cycle.
We are considering using a xylene substitue in the clean cycle and would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks very much,


Carla Conway
Histology Technician
Western Fisheries Research Center, USGS
6505 N.E. 65th Street
Seattle, WA 98115-5016 USA
Phone: 206-526-6282 ext. 242
Fax: 206-526-6654
E-mail: cmconway <@t> usgs.gov
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