Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.
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Applications
Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with brass, steel, copper, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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