Tissue processing consumables

Agar Scientific offers an extensive range of accessories for use in tissue fixation and processing for materials and life sciences. EM grade Glutaraldehyde which is an excellent fixative for structural studies, Osmium tetroxide and Propylene oxide are amongst our most popular reagents . We also offer a range of high quality buffers and alternative reagents for fixation and en block staining . To facilitate good infiltration of fixatives and resins a small fixed tilt specimen rotator which holds up to 12 glass vials is ideal for the processing of biological tissues.

QuickStick temporary mounting wax, Pack of 20
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QuickStick is a temporary mounting wax, with a melting point of 135°C, used to bond samples during processing.

Part no: AGB7259
Aclar film
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ACLAR^® is a transparent thermoplastic film which cells readily adhere to for fixation, dehydrating and embedding.
Polypropylene Petri Dishes
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These are sturdy dishes suitable for microwave use.

Part no: AGG3506
Microwave Holder for Microcentrifuge Tubes
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This holder made from Teflon^® is designed to hold up to 18 conventional polyethylene microcentrifuge tubes.

Part no: AGG3509
Disposable stirrers
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Flat wooden sticks, suitable for stirring resins, etc.

Part no: AGG3322
Grid coating pen
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Pen designed to apply a thin layer of adhesive to grids with minimal pressure.

Part no: AGG3538
Nichrome loops
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A range of finished Nichrome loops, with different internal diameters, for insertion into a loop handle.
Perfect loop
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Using this loop, thin sections can be transferred easily from microtome boats to grids with a minimum of creasing or folding.
Perfect loop for light microscopy
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Very lightweight stainless steel loop for manoeuvring freshly cut, thick sections onto grids without creasing.
Section pick-up loop
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Platinum loop in a pin vice, providing a readily cleanable loop
Polypropylene cups
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Static free, graduated 30ml polypropylene cups, ideal for preparing water for glass or diamond knife troughs.

Part no: AGG3396
Microwave Capsule Holder with Lid
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This holder made from microwave transparent Teflon^® holds up to 24 size 00 capsules, either flat bottomed or standard BEEM®.

Part no: AGG3508A