An Improved Gelatin Adhesive for Paraffin Sections

1 January 1955

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Stain Technology

Vol. 30 (2) , 63-64
https://doi.org/10.3109/10520295509113744

Abstract

A two-solution adhesive, shown to keep for over two years at room temperature, consists of the following: (A) gelatin, 1 g.; calcium propionate, 1 g.; Roccal (10% benzalkonium chloride), 1 ml.; water, 100 ml.: (B) chrome alum (cryst.), 1 g.; water, 90 ml.; formalin, 10 ml. For flooding slides, mix 1 volume of A with 9 of B. Remove excess by blotting and wiping around the edges of sections. The adhesive is suitable for hard-to-affix material.

Keywords

HISTOLOGY

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Botanical microtechnique
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