P3558

Paraplast^®

for tissue embedding

• Synonym(s): Paraffin – polyisobutylene mixture
• CAS Number: 145686-99-3
• MDL number: MFCD00131795
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: solid
• mp: 56-57 °C (lit.); 56-57 °C
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

Paraplast^® is a paraffin–polyisobutylene mixture for tissue embedding and infiltration. It is a refined combination of highly purified paraffin with plastic polymers. It produces minimal tissue compression and wrinkle-free sections and cuts to 4 μm thickness with excellent ribbon continuity.

Application

Paraplast^® has been used for tissue embedding and in the following applications:

• to screen major groups of vertebrates for the presence of cardiac smooth muscle and its phylogenetic distribution in terrestrial and aquatic turtles
• to study the relationship between membrane impedance and dendrite length of hippocampal neurons
• to compare the regenerative properties of human stem cells of the apical papilla as an alternative to other dental stem cells

Features and Benefits

• Minimal tissue compression.
• Produces wrinkle-free sections.
• Excellent ribbon continuity.

Other Notes

Double filtered paraffin wax in pellet form.

Legal Information

Paraplast is a registered trademark of Leica Biosystems

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves