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Description
Formaldehyde 4% is a high-quality fixative solution specifically formulated for use in histopathology. This solution is ideal for preserving tissue specimens, ensuring their integrity and stability for accurate microscopic examination.
- Effective Tissue Fixation: The 4% concentration of formaldehyde is optimized for halting enzymatic and bacterial degradation after tissue removal, preserving cellular and extracellular structures as closely as possible to their natural state.
- Buffered Formulation: Buffered with salt, this solution maintains a stable pH level, which is crucial for preventing the formaldehyde from becoming acidic over time. This buffering ensures consistent fixation results and prevents potential degradation of the tissue sample.
- Maintains Tissue Architecture: Cross-links proteins in the tissue, stabilizing cellular morphology and composition for reliable histological analysis.
- Ease of Sectioning: Fixed tissues become firm and easy to cut into thin sections, facilitating smooth preparation for microscopic examination.
- Long-term Storage: Provides excellent preservation, allowing tissue samples to be stored for extended periods without significant degradation.
- Enhanced Staining: Ensures effective staining, making it easier to visualize and analyze different tissue components under the microscope.
Formaldehyde 4% is essential for accurate tissue fixation and reliable histopathological results, making it a staple in laboratory settings.
The product is CE-marked as a general IVD product in accordance with the In Vitro Diagnostic Directive (Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices).
Specifications
Specifications
Quantity | 1 L |
Percent Purity | 4% |
Grade | Reagent |
Physical Form | Viscous Liquid or Low Melting Solid |
Safety and Handling


- 12L Formaldehyde 4% Buffered (12x1L)
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, Methanol
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