O.C.T. Compound Cryostat Embedding Medium | Single
Provides convenient specimen matrix for cryostat sectioning at temperatures of -10°C and below. It is a formulation of 10.24% polyvinyl alcohol, 4.26% polyethylene glycol and 85.5% nonreactive ingredients, being water soluble; it leaves no residue during staining.
Introduced in 1999, Tissue-Plus O.C.T. Compound has been marketed under several well-known brands worldwide for use as an embedding medium for frozen tissue specimens to ensure optimal cutting temperature.
Clear, colorless solution, free of particles, water soluble cryostat embedding medium for tissue specimen sectioning and long term cold storage
Provides convenient specimen matrix for cryostat sectioning at temperatures of -10°C and below
Can be frozen between -10° and -80°C
Leaves no residue on slides during staining procedure, eliminating undesirable background staining
Provides an exact freeze point resulting in a homogenous matrix along with thinner sections
Will not dull cryostat blades
Manufactured using ISO 13485 and FDA quality systems
Available in convenient 4oz. squeeze bottle
