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PARAFFIN
PARAFFIN

Tissue embedding media, a mixture of highly purified paraffin containing plastic polymers.

PARAPLAST NORMAL: for routine use.
Melting point 56°C.
For 4-micron cuts.
Bag 1kg
Box 8 x1 kg


Paraffin is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point between about 47 °C to 64 °C ( 116.6°F to 147.2°F), and having a density of around 0.9 g/cm3.
It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters.
Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents, but burns readily.
Paraffin-wax is used as agent for preparation of specimens for histology.


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