3.Instrument components and specifications
3.5 Compatible reagents
Fixatives
1.Formalin, buffered or unbuffered
2.Formalin saline
Dehydration
1.Ethanol
2.Isopropanol
3.Methanol
Clearing
1.Xylen (recommended)
2.Toluol *
3.Chloroform *
Paraffin wax
1. Paraffin
4.Butanol
5.Industrial Methylated Spirits
* Prior to using these reagents, contact your Leica representative or Leica di- rectly for information on necessary pro- tective measures. Using these reagents will require an increased number of main- tenance interventions by Leica Techni- cal Service.
Caution:
Reagents other than those listed here may damage some com- ponents of the instrument.
Do not use acetone, benzene or trichlorethane in the instru- ment.
Fixatives containing mercuric salts, acetic or picric acid will corrode metallic components in the instrument and shorten in- strument life.
If you choose to work with such fixatives, it is essential to per- form a clean cycle which contains multiple water rinses each time after use, to minimize damage.
In addition, we recommend frequent and regular preventive maintenance by the Leica Technical Service.
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