[Histonet] Handline paraffin

[Esther C Peters]

However, I would be concerned if using Paraplast Plus (+) because it contains dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to infiltrate the tissue faster. It can be absorbed through bare skin and you get a garlic taste in your mouth, making you wonder what else was absorbed into your body (DMSO is used for transdermal drug administration). We wear gloves when working with molten Paraplast +, but not for microtomy of the solidified blocks.

Esther

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From: Rene J Buesa via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 12:52 PM
To: Johnson, Carole; histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Handline paraffin

It is absolutely NOT necessary to wear gloves when working with paraffin. This is NOT a harmful or "irritating" substance. It is just an oil of high molecular weight (mineral oil)René


     On Monday, August 3, 2015 12:48 PM, "Johnson, Carole via Histonet" <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:


 This is kind of an odd question, but I was asked by a pathologist for any SOPs or references for the necessity of wearing gloves when embedding and working with paraffin. I am not aware of sources other than the MSDS for the different formulations. Does anyone require gloves to be worn during embedding, specifically related to paraffin hazards?

Carole Johnson
Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
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