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1.07164

Paraffin pastilles

solidification point about 56-58°C for histology

Synonym(s):

Paraffin pastilles, Paraffin pastilles solidification point, Paraffin for Histology

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Index Number:
265-154-5
UNSPSC Code:
41116124
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Quality Segment

form

solid

potency

>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >3000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

color

white

kinematic viscosity

4.2 cSt(100 °C)

transition temp

flash point >100 °C

density

0.9 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

Paraffin pastilles - solidification point about 56-58 °C for histology, are a highly pure ready-to-use paraffin product. Paraffins are the materials generally used to embed the specimens for histological applications. In order to achieve uniformous ribbon-sectioning quality, defined hardness and homogeneity of the processed material is necessary. This can be guarranteed through high-quality raw materials and defined melting points. The melting point of Paraffin is 56-58°C. It is registered as IVD and CE certified product and can be used for clinical diagnostics. For more details, please see instructions for use (IFU).


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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