Histology Chemicals & Reagents

Histology chemicals, including buffered formalin, play a crucial role in the preparation and preservation of biological specimens for microscopic examination. These chemicals are vital for researchers and pathologists who rely on accurate histological analyses to study tissue morphology and disease pathology. Buffered formalin, a widely used fixative, preserves tissue samples by cross-linking proteins, ensuring that cellular structures are maintained in their most lifelike state for detailed analysis. Histology chemicals provide a range of formulations that cater to specific preservation needs, ensuring that specimens are well-prepared for slicing, staining, and examination.

The availability of high-quality histology chemicals, equipment and supplies from trusted suppliers is essential for laboratories conducting medical research, diagnostics, and educational studies, where precision and reliability are of utmost importance.

Histology Chemicals & Reagents

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  • Deionized Water

    Reagent ACS grade water, for all standard pathology laboratory applications. Water is purified in-house in the StatLab state-of-the-art deionized water purification system. Incoming water is filtered and softened before it undergoes a reverse osmosis process. The water is further purified by UV,...

  • Michels Solution

    Michels Solution is used to preserve and transport specimens for examination in immunofluorescence studies.  While not a fixative, specimens can be held at room temperature for five days in transport medium before processing. This simple salt solution maintains pH, but does not kill most...

  • Methanol, ACS Grade

    99% absolute Methanol. For general tissue processing as a substitute for ethanol or as a cytology fixative.

  • Prefilled 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Containers

    Azer Scientific’s prefilled formalin containers are filled with a traditional 10% neutral buffered formalin fixative, used in histological applications for fixation and storage of tissue specimens. Our line of prefilled containers were specifically designed for safe collection and transportation of...

  • Xylene Substitute, Histology Grade

    A highly effective substitue for xylene as a clearing and deparaffinizing agent in your histological processes.

  • S-Mounting Medium

    Azer Scientific

    Azer Scientific’s S-Mounting Medium with Acrylic is formulated for superior tissue specimen adherence to slides. S-mount is suitable with both Xylene and Xylene substitutes and does not distort or discolor with dye. It provides better optical quality and is packaged in a squeezable bottle with...

  • Citra-Clear™ Xylene Substitute

    100% d-Limonene for processing and staining. Mild citrus odor. Exceptionally high purity. Flash point 122°F. 1 Gallon, 4/case

  • XS-3™ Xylene Substitute

    100% aliphatic hydrocarbon for processing and staining. Higher permissible exposure limit than xylene. Virtually no odor. Flash point 104°F. Exceptionally high purity. Xylene Substitute.

  • Clear-Sub (Xylene Substitute), Gallon

    Neo-Clear Xylene Substitute is an aliphatic hydrocarbon mixture that can substitute for same applications as xylene. 1xgallon

  • Everclear™ Xylene Substitute

    Azer Scientific's Everclear™ Xylene substitute is a safe alternative to xylene. It can be used as a solvent and clearing agent as well as for dissolving paraffin, waxes, glues, and adhesives.

  • Wright's Blood Stain, Histology Grade

    Use this hematologic stain to facilitate the differentiation of blood cell types in histological samples.

  • FD NeuroSilver™ Kit II

    FD NeuroTechnologies

    FD NeuroSilver™ Kit II is designed for the detection of degenerating neurons in fixed tissue sections of the central nervous system from experimental animals. The principle of this kit is based on the findings that some components of the neurons undergoing degeneration, such as lysosomes,...

  • Giemsa Stain Kit (May-Grunwald)

    The Giemsa Stain Kit (May-Grunwald) is intended for use in the visualization of cells present in hematopoietic tissues and certain microorganisms. This kit may be used on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded or frozen sections. Components: May-Grunwald Solution 500 mL; Giemsa Stock Solution 500 mL;...

  • EmbryoFix™

    FD NeuroTechnologies

    EmbryoFix™ is a ready-to-use fixative especially suitable for the fixation of embryonic tissues. This solution, consisting of phosphate-buffered paraformaldehyde and picric acid, is prepared mainly according to Zamboni and de Martino. The fixative is packaged in polyethylene vials of...

  • Clearant, Xylene

    Erie Scientific
  • High-Def Acid Rinse

    For both Vintage and Reserve stain line use. A glacial acid based formulation. Provides unparalleled crisp nuclear chromatin detail and eliminates any undesired background staining when used with Reserve and Vintage Hematoxylin. Premixed, safe, and ready-to-use. High–Def® is also available...

  • Fan Pad Formaldehyde Absorbant pads

    Specially treated pad that absorbs formaldehyde. After absorption, formaldehyde is converted to a non-hazardous polymer eliminating harmful vapors.

  • Ethanol, Denatured, Histology Grade

    A high-quality fixative and dehydrant that allows for optimal staining in histology applications.

  • Phosphate Buffered Saline 10X Concentrate, pH 7.2

    Phosphate Buffered Saline 10X Concentrate, Liter (0.1M) pH 7.2. MasterTech buffers are made from the highest quality chemicals using a specialized process which ensures exact pH levels. Accuracy is maintained through the use of a double-digit precision pH meter, calibrated against industry standard...

  • Hydrochloric Acid

    Reagent ACS grade. Concentration is 37.4% 16 oz.

  • Saturated Picric Acid Solution

    Saturated Picric Acid Solution is an aqueous reagent in many laboratory procedures. Running out of a component in your MasterTech Stain Kit? Replace your used or expiring item by purchasing an individual solution. Components are available in larger sizes to fit your rate of usage.

  • Auramine-O / Rhodamine B

    Optimized Tartrazine Counterstain provides more intense staining in less time than traditional tartrazine formulations and is a component in the MasterTech McDonald's Gram Stain Kit® .

  • Treosin™

    StatLab

    Slightly acidified combination of Eosin-Y with Orange-G and Acid Fuchsin. Suitable as replace-ment for routine eosin. Distinct shades of eosin easily obtained from bright red-orange (red blood cell’s and fibrin deposits) to bright red (collagen fibers and skeletal muscle) to red-pink (smooth...

  • Xylenes, histological grade

    Synonyms: Xylene mixture of isomers Molecular Formula: C8H10 Molecular Weight: 106.17 Linear Structural Formula: C6H4(CH3)2 MDL Number: MFCD00077264 Purity: >=75.0% (xylenes isomers) Melting Point: -34 C Density: 0.86 g/mL at 25 C (lit.) Refractive Index: n20/D 1.497 (lit.)

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