Paraplast Tissue Embedding Medium
Leica Paraplast Tissue Embedding Medium is a blend of polymers and highly-purified paraffin is provided in handy pellets for fast melting. It features excellent ribbon continuity for undistorted wrinkle-free sections and complete clearing without stainable residue. Choose from three different formulations:
Paraplast is excellent for general use. It gives even brittle, difficult-to-section tissue an innate elasticity, producing excellent, wrinkle-free sections.
Paraplast X-tra has a lower viscosity for large tissue or tissue that may normally present infiltration issues.
Paraplast Plus contains DMSO and is recommended for lower-temperature.
Packed in 1kg (2.2lbs.) bags of pellets
Key Features
- Improved tissue infiltration and superior quality sections with minimal compression
- Provided in pellets for fast melting
Specifications for Paraplast Tissue Embedding Medium | |||
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Paraplast | Paraplast X-tra | Paraplast Plus | |
Melting Point | 56°C | 56°C | 50 to 54°C |
Cuts To | 4µm | 2µm | 2µm |
Item | Embedding Medium | Unit of Measure | Price | Purchase | |
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EF16065A
39501006
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Paraplast | Each |
$28.95
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EF16065C
15159-464
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Paraplast Plus | Case of 8 |
$259.95
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EF16065B
15159-486
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Paraplast X-tra | Case of 8 |
$253.95
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