I1: Tissue Freezing/ Mounting Media, Wafer Mounts & Immersion Oils
CRYO-GEL™ EMBEDDING MEDIUM
It is a highly viscous, water-soluble embedding medium for frozen sections that "stays put". The gel is packaged in a pump-dispenser bottle that can instantly dispense the gel in any position. The dispenser has a built-in "guillotine" that cleanly severs the gel from the pump spouts and prevents any "stringy" medium from pulling away when the bottle is removed. Simply dispense gel on room temperature blockholder. Use cold heat extractor to form a base layer. Dispense additional gel. Place the tissue on top of gel. Use cold heat extractor to freeze tissue and form block. Each bottle contains 159ml, 12/case.
Features
Instructions
IA016 Cryo-Gel™ embedding medium, highly viscous, water-soluble AUD29.00 /118mL 10% discount for 12 Available
It is a highly viscous, water-soluble embedding medium for frozen sections that "stays put". The gel is packaged in a pump-dispenser bottle that can instantly dispense the gel in any position. The dispenser has a built-in "guillotine" that cleanly severs the gel from the pump spouts and prevents any "stringy" medium from pulling away when the bottle is removed. Simply dispense gel on room temperature blockholder. Use cold heat extractor to form a base layer. Dispense additional gel. Place the tissue on top of gel. Use cold heat extractor to freeze tissue and form block. Each bottle contains 159ml, 12/case.
Features
- Replaces the messy "runny" embedding media.
- Easy to use.
- Stick to where you want it.
- Will not run - No waste
Instructions
- Dispense gel on room temperature block holder
- Use cold heat extractor to form a base layer
- Dispense additional gel
- Place tissue on top of gel
- Use cold heat extractor to freeze tissue and form block
IA016 Cryo-Gel™ embedding medium, highly viscous, water-soluble AUD29.00 /118mL 10% discount for 12 Available
Tissue-Tek® O.C.T. COMPOUND cryostat specimen matrix
This is a much favoured water soluble glycols and resins compound that provides an excellent specimen matrix for cryostat sectioning at temperatures of -10°C and below.
It leaves no residue during the staining procedure. MSDS
IA018 Tissue-Tek® O.C.T. Compound AUD39.00 /118mL 10% discount for 12 Available
This is a much favoured water soluble glycols and resins compound that provides an excellent specimen matrix for cryostat sectioning at temperatures of -10°C and below.
It leaves no residue during the staining procedure. MSDS
IA018 Tissue-Tek® O.C.T. Compound AUD39.00 /118mL 10% discount for 12 Available
IA018
Tissue-Tack ADHESIVE
Improves permanent adhesion of sections to the glass slide during prolonged staining procedures and washes. Good for JB-4 and JB-4 Plus Sections.
Useful for immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase and routine staining procedures. Store at RT.
User Notes
IM040 Tissue-Tack adhesive AUD98.00 /100mL Available
Improves permanent adhesion of sections to the glass slide during prolonged staining procedures and washes. Good for JB-4 and JB-4 Plus Sections.
Useful for immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase and routine staining procedures. Store at RT.
User Notes
IM040 Tissue-Tack adhesive AUD98.00 /100mL Available
Mounting media basics
The main purpose of mounting media is to physically protect the specimen; that also includes anti-fadent components for fluorescent dyes. Mounting media are usually applied as a couple of drops onto the specimen, which is then inverted with a hanging drop onto a coverslip. The mounting medium bonds specimen, slide and coverslip together with a clear durable film. The medium is important to the image formation as it affects the specimen's rendition. Until recently the most commonly used general mounting medium was DPX (Depex), this has been replaced by Entellan.
Mounting media are often chosen for a specific refractive index (R.I.), which can enhance specimen details or make them invisible. Materials like glass become totally invisible if immersed in a solution of the same refractive index. Glass chips can be identified by their R.I. All common mounting media use an R.I. close to that of borosilicate glass (coverslips), but a minor change of R.I. can improve the visibility of particular specimens. Most microscopists use a general mounting medium - like Entellan, but for special requirements like water-miscible, different R.I. or a need for an anti-fadent (especially in fluorescent microscopy), search for a special medium is advised.
Do not use immersion oil on an uncovered slide. If in a hurry to view a specimen under oil immersion, mount the slip and handle the mount carefully, keeping it horizontal. Oil can be applied, but do not attempt to wipe it off until the mounting medium is cured - at least overnight or an hour on a hotplate or in an oven. Do not store mounted slides vertically for 2 days if cured at room temperature.
Slides should be stored in a dark (slidebox) and cool place to slow fading of stains. Except for some special stains and mountants, mounting media and stains will last for decades and deterioration is very slow.
The main purpose of mounting media is to physically protect the specimen; that also includes anti-fadent components for fluorescent dyes. Mounting media are usually applied as a couple of drops onto the specimen, which is then inverted with a hanging drop onto a coverslip. The mounting medium bonds specimen, slide and coverslip together with a clear durable film. The medium is important to the image formation as it affects the specimen's rendition. Until recently the most commonly used general mounting medium was DPX (Depex), this has been replaced by Entellan.
Mounting media are often chosen for a specific refractive index (R.I.), which can enhance specimen details or make them invisible. Materials like glass become totally invisible if immersed in a solution of the same refractive index. Glass chips can be identified by their R.I. All common mounting media use an R.I. close to that of borosilicate glass (coverslips), but a minor change of R.I. can improve the visibility of particular specimens. Most microscopists use a general mounting medium - like Entellan, but for special requirements like water-miscible, different R.I. or a need for an anti-fadent (especially in fluorescent microscopy), search for a special medium is advised.
Do not use immersion oil on an uncovered slide. If in a hurry to view a specimen under oil immersion, mount the slip and handle the mount carefully, keeping it horizontal. Oil can be applied, but do not attempt to wipe it off until the mounting medium is cured - at least overnight or an hour on a hotplate or in an oven. Do not store mounted slides vertically for 2 days if cured at room temperature.
Slides should be stored in a dark (slidebox) and cool place to slow fading of stains. Except for some special stains and mountants, mounting media and stains will last for decades and deterioration is very slow.
ENTELLAN® NEW
Replacing DPX (Depex), which is no longer made in Australia. Dissolved in xylene, a combination of several synthetic resins makes Entellan® New a particularly rapid embedding agent. It can be used for all dehydrated microscopic preparations. Embedded preparations can be filed for years without changes occurring in their colour. Constant properties ensure its high quality.
MSDS | User Notes
IM022 Entellan® New, mounting medium AUD43.00 /100mL Availability 
IM0225 Entellan® New, mounting medium AUD170.00 /500mL Available
Replacing DPX (Depex), which is no longer made in Australia. Dissolved in xylene, a combination of several synthetic resins makes Entellan® New a particularly rapid embedding agent. It can be used for all dehydrated microscopic preparations. Embedded preparations can be filed for years without changes occurring in their colour. Constant properties ensure its high quality.
MSDS | User Notes
IM022 Entellan® New, mounting medium AUD43.00 /100mL Availability
IM0225 Entellan® New, mounting medium AUD170.00 /500mL Available
IM0225
CITIFLUOR™ ANTI-FADENT MOUNTING SOLUTIONS
These mounting media are designed to reduce the fading of the fluorescence of dyes used for labelling biological specimens.
In fluorescence microscopy, the fluorescence is stimulated by high intensity UV and/or visible light. Absorption of the light creates an excited state of the dye (usually a singlet state) and this leads to fluorescence. However, the excited state of the dye may undergo chemical reactions which lead to its destruction as evidenced by the fading or bleaching of the fluorescence and consequent loss of the image, or in the case of assays, a change in signal intensity during measurement.
There is no universal anti-fadent; due to the varied nature of biological material the fluorescence fading of fluorochromic conjugates is a complex process.
The general anti-fadents are AF1, AF2 and AF3. AF87 is a specialist immersion oil-based anti-fadent.
AF1 is an anti-fadent (anti-bleaching agent) contained in a glycerol PBS (phosphate-buffered saline) solution and is particularly useful for examining tissue sections.
AF2 solution contains the anti-fadent in glycerol which enables users to choose their own buffer.
AF3 which contains the anti-fadent in PBS solution, is particularly useful for examining live cells.
AF87 contains the anti-fadent in a nonfluorescent immersion oil. It is designed for those wanting to work at a high magnification. It is particularly useful for preventing the fading of such dyes as DAPI which have the unfortunate tendency to disperse in glycerol based mountant solutions.
CFPVOH is an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol for use as a solid mountant. A few drops of the solution applied to your specimen and allowed to dry will produce a clear film.
AF100 is a solution of anti-fadents to be used with CFPVOH when fading of fluorescence in the polyvinyl alcohol is a problem. To prepare a CFPVOH solution containing AF100, add 0.1mL of AF100 to 0.9mL of CFPVOH. If more or less of the solid mountant solution is required, mix the reagents in the appropriate ratio. Once these solutions have been made up, they should be used within a period of days rather than months, since the solutions deteriorate on storage.
These products have a long shelf life, at least 2 years, and can be stored at room temperature. With an LD50 of >2000 mg/kg (rat) none of the solutions should pose a toxicological problem.
User Notes
IAF100S Set of Citifluor™ CFPVOH and AF100 anti-fadent AUD160.00 /25mL/5mL Availability
IAF1 Citifluor™ AF1 anti-fadent AUD129.00 /25mL Available
IAF2 Citifluor™ AF2 anti-fadent AUD130.00 /25mL Availability
IAF3 Citifluor™ AF3 anti-fadent AUD130.00 /25mL Availability
IAF87 Citifluor™ AF87 anti-fadent AUD101.00 /10mL Availability
These mounting media are designed to reduce the fading of the fluorescence of dyes used for labelling biological specimens.
In fluorescence microscopy, the fluorescence is stimulated by high intensity UV and/or visible light. Absorption of the light creates an excited state of the dye (usually a singlet state) and this leads to fluorescence. However, the excited state of the dye may undergo chemical reactions which lead to its destruction as evidenced by the fading or bleaching of the fluorescence and consequent loss of the image, or in the case of assays, a change in signal intensity during measurement.
There is no universal anti-fadent; due to the varied nature of biological material the fluorescence fading of fluorochromic conjugates is a complex process.
The general anti-fadents are AF1, AF2 and AF3. AF87 is a specialist immersion oil-based anti-fadent.
AF1 is an anti-fadent (anti-bleaching agent) contained in a glycerol PBS (phosphate-buffered saline) solution and is particularly useful for examining tissue sections.
AF2 solution contains the anti-fadent in glycerol which enables users to choose their own buffer.
AF3 which contains the anti-fadent in PBS solution, is particularly useful for examining live cells.
AF87 contains the anti-fadent in a nonfluorescent immersion oil. It is designed for those wanting to work at a high magnification. It is particularly useful for preventing the fading of such dyes as DAPI which have the unfortunate tendency to disperse in glycerol based mountant solutions.
CFPVOH is an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol for use as a solid mountant. A few drops of the solution applied to your specimen and allowed to dry will produce a clear film.
AF100 is a solution of anti-fadents to be used with CFPVOH when fading of fluorescence in the polyvinyl alcohol is a problem. To prepare a CFPVOH solution containing AF100, add 0.1mL of AF100 to 0.9mL of CFPVOH. If more or less of the solid mountant solution is required, mix the reagents in the appropriate ratio. Once these solutions have been made up, they should be used within a period of days rather than months, since the solutions deteriorate on storage.
These products have a long shelf life, at least 2 years, and can be stored at room temperature. With an LD50 of >2000 mg/kg (rat) none of the solutions should pose a toxicological problem.
User Notes
IAF100S Set of Citifluor™ CFPVOH and AF100 anti-fadent AUD160.00 /25mL/5mL Availability
IAF1 Citifluor™ AF1 anti-fadent AUD129.00 /25mL Available
IAF2 Citifluor™ AF2 anti-fadent AUD130.00 /25mL Availability
IAF3 Citifluor™ AF3 anti-fadent AUD130.00 /25mL Availability
IAF87 Citifluor™ AF87 anti-fadent AUD101.00 /10mL Availability
Mounting medium: glycerol
Mounting medium: Citifluor™ (glycerol/PBS)
BIOMOUNT™ MOUNTING MEDIUM
Some mounting media oxidise rapidly upon exposure to air, forming carboxyl groups. This can be more pronounced when sections have been cleared in a solution containing aldehyde. It is sometimes observed that the immunogold/silver signal fades after a few weeks, or even in a shorter time, from sections that have been mounted with these media under cover slips. The silver is still present, but has formed translucent silver carboxylate salts. Visibility can be retrieved by removing the cover slip and washing in xylene and then immersing the slide in photographic developer, but this is a tedious procedure.
BioMount™ is a specially formulated mounting medium that reduces fading of immunogold/silver signals in sections on glass slides. It is suitable for resins as well as wax embedded sections of tissue. Store at RT. MSDS
IM028 BioMount™ mounting medium AUD121.00 /100mL Available
Some mounting media oxidise rapidly upon exposure to air, forming carboxyl groups. This can be more pronounced when sections have been cleared in a solution containing aldehyde. It is sometimes observed that the immunogold/silver signal fades after a few weeks, or even in a shorter time, from sections that have been mounted with these media under cover slips. The silver is still present, but has formed translucent silver carboxylate salts. Visibility can be retrieved by removing the cover slip and washing in xylene and then immersing the slide in photographic developer, but this is a tedious procedure.
BioMount™ is a specially formulated mounting medium that reduces fading of immunogold/silver signals in sections on glass slides. It is suitable for resins as well as wax embedded sections of tissue. Store at RT. MSDS
IM028 BioMount™ mounting medium AUD121.00 /100mL Available
IM028
CYTOSEAL™ MOUNTING MEDIUM
Premium quality; formulated from the highest quality advanced acrylic resin. It will not become brittle and crack, nor will it discolour or yellow with age. Cytoseal dries rapidly, allowing examination soon after application. It can be used with oil immersion objectives and in fluorescent procedures. Slides will not stick together and the medium will not "cold flow" to the edge of the slide during long term storage. Cytoseal can be dissolved in toluene or xylene. An antioxidant has been added to the formulation to prevent fading of slides. Cytoseal comes in a Controlled Drop Dispenser.
Cytoseal™ 60, which has a viscosity of 60cps, is intended primarily for use with cover glass.
MSDS
Cytoseal 60 has a refractive index of 1.48
IA013 Cytoseal™ 60 mounting medium AUD68.00 /120mL Available
Premium quality; formulated from the highest quality advanced acrylic resin. It will not become brittle and crack, nor will it discolour or yellow with age. Cytoseal dries rapidly, allowing examination soon after application. It can be used with oil immersion objectives and in fluorescent procedures. Slides will not stick together and the medium will not "cold flow" to the edge of the slide during long term storage. Cytoseal can be dissolved in toluene or xylene. An antioxidant has been added to the formulation to prevent fading of slides. Cytoseal comes in a Controlled Drop Dispenser.
Cytoseal™ 60, which has a viscosity of 60cps, is intended primarily for use with cover glass.
MSDS
Cytoseal 60 has a refractive index of 1.48
IA013 Cytoseal™ 60 mounting medium AUD68.00 /120mL Available
IA013
WATER-BASED MOUNTING MEDIA
Clear-Mount is a direct substitute for Biomeda Cystal/Mount™.
Fluoro-Gel is a direct substitute for Biomeda Gel/Mount™.
Both are also available with an alternative buffer (PIPE for Clear-Mount and TES for Fluoro-Gel) for a more stable pH.
These non-hazardous, water-based mounting media are ideal for mounting immunohistochemical stained tissues, which can be damaged by, or are soluble in, organic solvents such as xylene or toluene. Hence, tissue sections stained with chromagens such as 3-amino-9-ethyl carbazole and those using coupled dye systems with BCIP, naphthol-phosphate salts, etc. are best preserved using aqueous mounting media. Clear-Mount allows for post-mounting of the specimens with Permount mounting medium.
Application: Fluorescence microscopy
Storage: 0 - 5°C
User note for Fluoro-Gel
User note for Clear-Mount
IM031 Fluoro-Gel, water-based mounting medium, with TES buffer AUD67.00 /20mL Available
IM032 Clear-Mount, water-based mounting medium, with Tris buffer AUD90.00 /30mL Availability
IM033 Clear-Mount, water-based mounting medium, with PIPE buffer AUD90.00 /30mL Available
DAPI FLUOROMOUNT G™
DAPI-Fluoromont™ G is a water-soluble, instant blue nuclear probe fluorescing (455nm) compound for mounting fixed slides using a staining procedure having an aqueous final step. Mounting slides with DAPI Fluoromont™ G stains the cell nucleus and may reduce fluorochrome quenching during analysis of slides by fluorescence microscopy. this mounting medium also provides a semi permanent seal for long term storage of slide preparations.
IM035 DAPI Fluoromount G™ AUD95.00 /20mL Availability
DAPI-Fluoromont™ G is a water-soluble, instant blue nuclear probe fluorescing (455nm) compound for mounting fixed slides using a staining procedure having an aqueous final step. Mounting slides with DAPI Fluoromont™ G stains the cell nucleus and may reduce fluorochrome quenching during analysis of slides by fluorescence microscopy. this mounting medium also provides a semi permanent seal for long term storage of slide preparations.
IM035 DAPI Fluoromount G™ AUD95.00 /20mL Availability
FLUORO-GEL III, WATER-BASED MOUNTING MEDIUM
Fluoro-Gel III mounting medium is similar to Fluoro-Gel. However, the addition of PI (Propidium Iodide), which is a counterstain for DNA, makes this a unique mounting medium, which prevents rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 488, Alexa Fluoro 594, Green Fluorescent protein (GFP), Tetramethylyrhodamine, Redox, Phycoerythrin (RP-E), Phyocyanin (PC), and Allophycocyanin (APC).
The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4°C in the dark. This medium does not contain Phynylenediamine, which destroys immunofluorescence of Cy dyes, RP-E, PC, and APC. This product is to be used in in situ hybridisation techniques or other method where fluorescence of DNA staining is required. PI excites at 535nm, emits at 615nm, producing a red fluorescence. RNA is also stained with PI.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy
Storage: 2 - 8°C
User note for IM036
IM036 Fluoro-Gel III, water-based mounting medium AUD90.00 /20mL Available
Fluoro-Gel III mounting medium is similar to Fluoro-Gel. However, the addition of PI (Propidium Iodide), which is a counterstain for DNA, makes this a unique mounting medium, which prevents rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Cy2, Cy3, Cy5, Alexa Fluoro 488, Alexa Fluoro 594, Green Fluorescent protein (GFP), Tetramethylyrhodamine, Redox, Phycoerythrin (RP-E), Phyocyanin (PC), and Allophycocyanin (APC).
The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4°C in the dark. This medium does not contain Phynylenediamine, which destroys immunofluorescence of Cy dyes, RP-E, PC, and APC. This product is to be used in in situ hybridisation techniques or other method where fluorescence of DNA staining is required. PI excites at 535nm, emits at 615nm, producing a red fluorescence. RNA is also stained with PI.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy
Storage: 2 - 8°C
User note for IM036
IM036 Fluoro-Gel III, water-based mounting medium AUD90.00 /20mL Available
IM036
FLUORO-GEL WITH DABCO™, WATER-BASED MOUNTING MEDIUM
Fluoro Gel with antifading agent 1, 4-Diazobicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane (DABCO™) is an aqueous mounting medium for preserving fluorescence of tissue and cell smears. This unique formula prevents rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Alexa fluoro 488, Alexa fluoro 594, Cy dyes, tetramethyly rhodamine, and Redox. The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4°C in the dark.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy
Storage: 2-8°C
User note for IM037
IM037 Fluoro-Gel with DABCO™, water-based mounting medium AUD79.00 /20mL Availability
Fluoro Gel with antifading agent 1, 4-Diazobicyclo-(2,2,2)-octane (DABCO™) is an aqueous mounting medium for preserving fluorescence of tissue and cell smears. This unique formula prevents rapid photobleaching of FITC, Texas Red, AMCA, Alexa fluoro 488, Alexa fluoro 594, Cy dyes, tetramethyly rhodamine, and Redox. The fluorescence is retained during prolonged storage at 4°C in the dark.
Application: Immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy
Storage: 2-8°C
User note for IM037
IM037 Fluoro-Gel with DABCO™, water-based mounting medium AUD79.00 /20mL Availability
SHUR/MOUNT
A Triangle Biomedical Sciences product. This is a fast drying acrylic resin with a low viscosity - which reduces air-bubbles. An antioxidant prevents fading of stains through years of storage and a UV absorbant prevents yellowing of resins. This mounting medium may be used as a cover itself, without a cover glass. As a mountant it is superior to most others. Supplied in a convenient twist-top plastic dispensing bottle that makes droppers redundant. For less rapid drying and for use in Cover Slipping Machines use the xylene based formulation. Refractive index is 1.48 MSDS
IA017 SHUR/Mount, toluene-based mounting medium AUD79.00 /120mL 10% discount for 12 Available
A Triangle Biomedical Sciences product. This is a fast drying acrylic resin with a low viscosity - which reduces air-bubbles. An antioxidant prevents fading of stains through years of storage and a UV absorbant prevents yellowing of resins. This mounting medium may be used as a cover itself, without a cover glass. As a mountant it is superior to most others. Supplied in a convenient twist-top plastic dispensing bottle that makes droppers redundant. For less rapid drying and for use in Cover Slipping Machines use the xylene based formulation. Refractive index is 1.48 MSDS
IA017 SHUR/Mount, toluene-based mounting medium AUD79.00 /120mL 10% discount for 12 Available
IA017
CANADA BALSAM
Natural resin, filtered. Well-tried mounting medium. Refractive index 1.52-1.54. Excellent for mounting cell smears and thick specimens. For this reason it is also preferred for mounting geological thin sections. When reheated, Canada Balsam mounted sections can be removed. This is useful for some operations like ion beam thinning. MSDS
IA158 Canada balsam AUD102.00 /100mL Availability
IA1585 Canada balsam AUD448.00 /500mL Available
Natural resin, filtered. Well-tried mounting medium. Refractive index 1.52-1.54. Excellent for mounting cell smears and thick specimens. For this reason it is also preferred for mounting geological thin sections. When reheated, Canada Balsam mounted sections can be removed. This is useful for some operations like ion beam thinning. MSDS
IA158 Canada balsam AUD102.00 /100mL Availability
IA1585 Canada balsam AUD448.00 /500mL Available
IA158
MELTMOUNT™ QUICK-STICK™ optical & SEM
Meltmount (optical quality) is a mounting medium formulated for use in microscope slide mounting and in other optical coupling applications.
Meltmount Features:
I011-1539 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.539 AUD77.00 Availability
I011-1582 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.582 AUD77.00 Availability
I011-1605 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.605 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1662 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.662 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1680 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.680 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1704 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.704 AUD77.00 Available
Meltmount (optical quality) is a mounting medium formulated for use in microscope slide mounting and in other optical coupling applications.
Meltmount Features:
- Instant thermal mountants that require "no-oven-time".
- 100% usable; contains no solvents.
- Thermally, reversible for particle retrieval or re-orientation.
- Soluble in toluene for special techniques or clean-up.
- Fluid at 65°C, a temperature that makes mounts "permanent" but protects the majority of specimens from thermal changes.
- A convenient replacement for other mounting media (Canada Balsam, Aroclor 5542, Naphrax...)
- Meltmount to match Chrysotile asbestos is also available - ask
Meltmount is supplied in an easy-to-use Quick-Stick™. Meltmount sticks can be applied to a slide on a hotplate. The slide is available for microscopy as soon as the specimen and coverglass are positioned and the slide has cooled. The coverglass of this "permanent" slide, however, can be lifted any time by reheating the slide. This makes it possible, for instance, to retrieve a particular particle. Each Quick-Stick™ weighs approximately 18g.
MSDS
Making microscope slide mounts using MELTMOUNT MOUNTING MEDIA
| Cat. No. | Refractive Index | Application |
| I011-1539 | 1.539 | Meltmount™ 1.539 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.539 and an Abbe V dispersion of 45 making it optically similar to Canada Balsam and, therefore, ideal for mounting many biological specimens but without the long drying time of Canada Balsam. |
| I011-1582 | 1.582 | Meltmount™ 1.582 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.582 and an Abbe V dispersion of 33. Its optical clarity makes it the preferred choice for minimum visible absorption. |
| I011-1605 | 1.605 | Meltmount™ 1.605 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.605 and an Abbe V dispersion of 30, making it appropriate for mounting asbestiform Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite. |
| I011-1662 | 1.662 | Meltmount™ 1.662 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.662 and an Abbe V dispersion of 26, optically similar to Aroclor 5442, but is PCB-free. |
| I011-1680 | 1.680 | Meltmount™ 1.680 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.680 and an Abbe V dispersion of 25, making it appropriate for mounting Amosite and Crocidolite asbestos. |
| I011-1704 | 1.704 | Meltmount™ 1.704 has a refractive index (ND @ 25°C) of 1.704, similar to naphrax, and an Abbe V dispersion of 24 |
| Meltmount™ FOR CHRYSOTILE ASBESTOS Meltmount™ has dispersion characteristics which will enhance and optimise the fine structure of chrysotile asbestos - ask |
I011-1539 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.539 AUD77.00 Availability
I011-1582 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.582 AUD77.00 Availability
I011-1605 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.605 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1662 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.662 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1680 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.680 AUD77.00 Available
I011-1704 Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™ mounting medium, R.I. 1.704 AUD77.00 Available
Meltmount™ Quick-Stick™
EUKITT™ MOUNTING MEDIUM
Eukitt is a mounting medium (contains 45% acrylic resin and 55% xylenes), used in microscopy. It is an adhesive and specimen preservative that can be used manually and in automated coverslipping equipment. Special purpose adhesive and sealant for use with glass, non plastic and other non-reactive materials. It spreads quickly and evenly without forming any air bubbles.
Properties: Fast-drying (20 minutes), Refractive index close to that of glass (1.510), chemically neutral, little sensitivity to water, no reaction to staining, temperature limits: 42ºC-17ºC,not affected by ultraviolet light, non yellowing, unaffected by cold, stays optically clear for over 10 years, can be used in place of epoxy resins for mounting petrographic thin sections, used in fluorescence dyes in bones. Store at RT. MSDS
IM024 Eukitt™, mounting medium AUD142.00 /100mL Available
Eukitt is a mounting medium (contains 45% acrylic resin and 55% xylenes), used in microscopy. It is an adhesive and specimen preservative that can be used manually and in automated coverslipping equipment. Special purpose adhesive and sealant for use with glass, non plastic and other non-reactive materials. It spreads quickly and evenly without forming any air bubbles.
Properties: Fast-drying (20 minutes), Refractive index close to that of glass (1.510), chemically neutral, little sensitivity to water, no reaction to staining, temperature limits: 42ºC-17ºC,not affected by ultraviolet light, non yellowing, unaffected by cold, stays optically clear for over 10 years, can be used in place of epoxy resins for mounting petrographic thin sections, used in fluorescence dyes in bones. Store at RT. MSDS
IM024 Eukitt™, mounting medium AUD142.00 /100mL Available
IM024
PERMOUNT™ MOUNTING MEDIUM
A toluene-based synthetic resin mounting medium. The right choice for both rapid mounting and long term storage of slides. Its low viscosity allows for a thinner mounting layer offering better optical quality and bubble-free preparations.
It has a refractive index of 1.52, which is near that of a fixed protein and this helps to keep images free from distortion. Ideal for mounting coverslips to slides with thick or thin specimens. Permount preserves most biological stains with little or no fading when the slides are stored in darkness. It contains an antioxidant to prevent the formation of annular rings and its high softening point of 155oC makes it suitable for microprojection. MSDS
IA019 Permount mounting medium AUD68.00 /100mL Available
IA0195 Permount mounting medium AUD165.00 /500mL Available
A toluene-based synthetic resin mounting medium. The right choice for both rapid mounting and long term storage of slides. Its low viscosity allows for a thinner mounting layer offering better optical quality and bubble-free preparations.
It has a refractive index of 1.52, which is near that of a fixed protein and this helps to keep images free from distortion. Ideal for mounting coverslips to slides with thick or thin specimens. Permount preserves most biological stains with little or no fading when the slides are stored in darkness. It contains an antioxidant to prevent the formation of annular rings and its high softening point of 155oC makes it suitable for microprojection. MSDS
IA019 Permount mounting medium AUD68.00 /100mL Available
IA0195 Permount mounting medium AUD165.00 /500mL Available
IA019
WAFER-MOUNT™ 559
This is available in sheet form 254x254mm. To use, remove the paper backing exposing the adhesive layer. The substrate is positioned on the film and pressed down firmly so that it adheres to the plastic film. No heating is required. The wafer mounted on the plastic film can then be held down using a vacuum manifold or mechanical means for dicing or scribing. After dicing or scribing, the parts can be separated from the wafer-mount 559 film by washing in acetone or MEK. Ideal for holding down silicon wafers, alumina, or glass substrates for scribing.
User note for Crystalbond and Wafermount
I559 Wafer-Mount™ 559 adhesive, 254 x 254mm AUD44.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Availability
This is available in sheet form 254x254mm. To use, remove the paper backing exposing the adhesive layer. The substrate is positioned on the film and pressed down firmly so that it adheres to the plastic film. No heating is required. The wafer mounted on the plastic film can then be held down using a vacuum manifold or mechanical means for dicing or scribing. After dicing or scribing, the parts can be separated from the wafer-mount 559 film by washing in acetone or MEK. Ideal for holding down silicon wafers, alumina, or glass substrates for scribing.
User note for Crystalbond and Wafermount
I559 Wafer-Mount™ 559 adhesive, 254 x 254mm AUD44.00 /pk/2 10% discount for 5 Availability
I559
WAFER-MOUNT™ 562
A dry temporary adhesive film, 0.075mm thick, which can be easily cut to size with either a razor or scissor. This mount permits pre-placement of the adhesive film exactly where the user wants it. It melts at 90.5-98.9°C. After application it can be dissolved rapidly in trichloroethylene or toluene. This material is particularly useful in applications where a pre-formed adhesive film is needed to assure uniform bonding and flatness or in bonding stacks of substrates such as LCD glass slides for slicing. Sheet size 203x254mm.
User note for Crystalbond and Wafermount
I562 Wafer-Mount™ 562 adhesive, 203 x 254mm AUD111.00 /pk/10 Availability
A dry temporary adhesive film, 0.075mm thick, which can be easily cut to size with either a razor or scissor. This mount permits pre-placement of the adhesive film exactly where the user wants it. It melts at 90.5-98.9°C. After application it can be dissolved rapidly in trichloroethylene or toluene. This material is particularly useful in applications where a pre-formed adhesive film is needed to assure uniform bonding and flatness or in bonding stacks of substrates such as LCD glass slides for slicing. Sheet size 203x254mm.
User note for Crystalbond and Wafermount
I562 Wafer-Mount™ 562 adhesive, 203 x 254mm AUD111.00 /pk/10 Availability
CRYSTALBOND
A temporary adhesive. These wash-away adhesives are used as a temporary bond for holding delicate crystals, metallurgical specimens, glass components, and ceramic substrates for dicing, slicing, drilling and polishing. These materials adhere readily to metals, glass, ceramic and then can be washed, after machining away using various solvents.
I555 Crystalbond 555, temporary adhesive AUD48.00 /stick Availability
I590 Crystalbond 590, temporary adhesive AUD63.00 /stick 10% discount for 2 Availability
I590S Stripper for Crystalbond 590 AUD64.00 /100g Available
A temporary adhesive. These wash-away adhesives are used as a temporary bond for holding delicate crystals, metallurgical specimens, glass components, and ceramic substrates for dicing, slicing, drilling and polishing. These materials adhere readily to metals, glass, ceramic and then can be washed, after machining away using various solvents.
User note for Crystalbond and Wafermount
Applications
Machining or slicing single crystal metal specimens. Grinding and polishing sapphire, ceramic, optical garnets, ferrites, and LCD glass. Dicing and slicing germanium and silicone wafers in semiconductor production. Dicing and slicing alumina and beryllia substrates for IC and microelectronic production. Holding beam leads in IC devices for pull-off tests. Dicing subminiature chip capacitors and microwave IC substrates.
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Description
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Thermo polymer | Thermo polymer | Thermo polymer |
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Form
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22mm dia.x182mm; stick | Rectangle stick | Rectangle stick |
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Softening
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71°C | 52°C | 125°C |
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Flow point
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135°C | 54°C | 150°C |
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Viscosity at flow point
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6,000 cps | 500 cps | 9,000 cps |
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Colour
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Clear | White | Brown |
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Solvent
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Acetone or MEK | Hot Water | 590-S Stripper |
Crystalbond 509
Offers excellent adhesion to metals, glass, and ceramic. This material is the best for precise high purity work since it leaves no residue after dissolving and does not clog the diamond wheel as compared to conventional waxes. Each stick weighs about 90 grams. MSDS
Crystalbond 555
Is the same as 509 but used in applications where it is desirable to have a temporary bond which is water soluble. Each stick weighs about 90 grams.
Crystalbond 590
Is the same as 509 but offers maximum adhesion to subminiature parts. Each stick weighs about 225 grams.
I555 Crystalbond 555, temporary adhesive AUD48.00 /stick Availability
I590 Crystalbond 590, temporary adhesive AUD63.00 /stick 10% discount for 2 Availability
I590S Stripper for Crystalbond 590 AUD64.00 /100g Available
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I509, I555, I590, I590S
IMMERSION OILS
Cargille was first to introduce PCB-Free immersion oils in 1972. Though all immersion oils are now PCB free, no other immersion oil meets FDA criteria; and Cargille's exceeds ISO, DIN and all instrument manufacturer's standards.
Blending Oils from the Miscible Group: The Miscible Group of immersion oils is A, B, NVH and OVH. Users can easily blend any two immersion oils from the Miscible Group to obtain an immersion oil with an intermediate viscosity while maintaining the optical properties common to both. Type 37 can be blended with type B.
All Cargille immersion oils are classed as low fluorescence, however, for serious fluorescence work, types FF and LDF - see below - are required.
50mL is supplied in a high density polyethylene bottle with a pointed, twist closure suited to place single drops onto slides. For refills and large users these oils are available in larger glass bottles and in the original 1 US gallon (3.785 litre) steel cans with resealable pouring spout. We stock the gallon container for type B only, but will procure other types on indent within three weeks.
For Normal Light Microscopy use Types A and B.
Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C): Use Type 37.
Inverted, Inclined, Projection, and Long Focus Intruments: Use type NVH or OVH. the greater the gap between the cover glass and objective, or between the slide and condenser, the more desirable high viscosity becomes. Their very high viscosities give excellent results for these applications.
Fluorescence Microscopy: Extremely low fluorescence is achieved by Type LDF and Type HF.
Types A & B Immersion Oils
These two types practically vary only in viscosity and they are interchangeable and miscible with each other for intermediate viscosities. Produced in larger quantities than other types, Types A and B are the most economical. The deciding factor in choosing between them is the optimum viscosity for your particular application.
Type A, at 150 centistokes, reduces any tendency to trap air, especially helpful to beginning students. Air bubbles cause image degradation. Also Type A is less sticky and easier to clean up.
Type B, at 1250 cSt, is thick enough for viewing multiple slides with one application. This saves time during batch processing. Type B is the most used of these immersion oils. For a greater gap between cover glass and objective, (or condenser and slide) type B is more desirable.
Oil Type A & Oil Type B
MSDS
IC113 Immersion oil, type A AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1132 Immersion oil, type A AUD38.00 /200mL Available
IC114 Immersion oil, type B AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1142 Immersion oil, type B AUD38.00 /200mL Availability
IC1143 Immersion oil, type B (1 US gal) AUD377.00 /3.785L Available
IC1145 Immersion oil, type B AUD62.00 /500mL Availability
Cargille was first to introduce PCB-Free immersion oils in 1972. Though all immersion oils are now PCB free, no other immersion oil meets FDA criteria; and Cargille's exceeds ISO, DIN and all instrument manufacturer's standards.
Blending Oils from the Miscible Group: The Miscible Group of immersion oils is A, B, NVH and OVH. Users can easily blend any two immersion oils from the Miscible Group to obtain an immersion oil with an intermediate viscosity while maintaining the optical properties common to both. Type 37 can be blended with type B.
All Cargille immersion oils are classed as low fluorescence, however, for serious fluorescence work, types FF and LDF - see below - are required.
50mL is supplied in a high density polyethylene bottle with a pointed, twist closure suited to place single drops onto slides. For refills and large users these oils are available in larger glass bottles and in the original 1 US gallon (3.785 litre) steel cans with resealable pouring spout. We stock the gallon container for type B only, but will procure other types on indent within three weeks.
For Normal Light Microscopy use Types A and B.
Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C): Use Type 37.
Inverted, Inclined, Projection, and Long Focus Intruments: Use type NVH or OVH. the greater the gap between the cover glass and objective, or between the slide and condenser, the more desirable high viscosity becomes. Their very high viscosities give excellent results for these applications.
Fluorescence Microscopy: Extremely low fluorescence is achieved by Type LDF and Type HF.
Types A & B Immersion Oils
These two types practically vary only in viscosity and they are interchangeable and miscible with each other for intermediate viscosities. Produced in larger quantities than other types, Types A and B are the most economical. The deciding factor in choosing between them is the optimum viscosity for your particular application.
Type A, at 150 centistokes, reduces any tendency to trap air, especially helpful to beginning students. Air bubbles cause image degradation. Also Type A is less sticky and easier to clean up.
Type B, at 1250 cSt, is thick enough for viewing multiple slides with one application. This saves time during batch processing. Type B is the most used of these immersion oils. For a greater gap between cover glass and objective, (or condenser and slide) type B is more desirable.
Oil Type A & Oil Type B
MSDS
IC113 Immersion oil, type A AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1132 Immersion oil, type A AUD38.00 /200mL Available
IC114 Immersion oil, type B AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1142 Immersion oil, type B AUD38.00 /200mL Availability
IC1143 Immersion oil, type B (1 US gal) AUD377.00 /3.785L Available
IC1145 Immersion oil, type B AUD62.00 /500mL Availability
HIGH VISCOSITY IMMERSION OILS FOR INVERTED MICROSCOPES
Inverted, Inclined, Projection, and Long Focus Instruments
For horizontal, inverted and inclined instruments and projection equipment, Type NVH with high viscosity of 21,000cST or Type OVH with a viscosity of 46,000 cST, (about 3 times that of honey) should be used. These types combine high or very high viscosity with "normal" refractive index properties. The greater the gap between the cover glass and objective, or between the slide and condenser, the more desirable high viscosity becomes. Their very high viscosities give excellent results for these applications.
Oil Type NVH MSDS
Oil Type OVH MSDS
IC115 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1151 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD100.00 /450mL Available
IC1152 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD39.00 /200mL Availability
IC118 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD18.00 /50mL Availability
IC1182 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD48.00 /200mL Availability
IC1185 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD95.00 /450mL Available
Inverted, Inclined, Projection, and Long Focus Instruments
For horizontal, inverted and inclined instruments and projection equipment, Type NVH with high viscosity of 21,000cST or Type OVH with a viscosity of 46,000 cST, (about 3 times that of honey) should be used. These types combine high or very high viscosity with "normal" refractive index properties. The greater the gap between the cover glass and objective, or between the slide and condenser, the more desirable high viscosity becomes. Their very high viscosities give excellent results for these applications.
Oil Type NVH MSDS
Oil Type OVH MSDS
IC115 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD14.00 /50mL Availability
IC1151 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD100.00 /450mL Available
IC1152 Immersion oil, type NVH AUD39.00 /200mL Availability
IC118 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD18.00 /50mL Availability
IC1182 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD48.00 /200mL Availability
IC1185 Immersion oil, type OVH AUD95.00 /450mL Available
TYPE 37 HIGH VISCOSITY IMMERSION OIL
Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C) Use Type 37.
Elevated temperatures can be due to substage illuminators, "hot stage", or other causes - ideal situations for Cargille Immersion Oil Type 37.
Immersion Oil Type 37 is useful for microscopic studies at body temperatures or when high room and stage temperatures may approach 37°C. Developed specifically for working at human body temperatures, Type 37 has a refractive index of 1.515 and a viscosity of 1250 cSt at 37°C solving the problem of image degradation above the standard calibration temperature of 23°C. Since the refractive index/ temperature relationship is inverse, increasing temperature significantly reduces the refractive index and lowers the viscosity of immersion oils. Cargille resolved this problem with Type 37 immersion oil. For any Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C) use Type 37. Users can blend for their own working temperature; blending Type B, with a viscosity of 1250 cSt at 23°C with Type 37, 1250 cSt at 37°C maintains a constant 1250 cSt viscosity and optical values and places the temperature of calibration proportionally between 23°C to 37°C.
MSDS
IC137 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD19.00 /50mL Availability
IC1372 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD50.00 /200mL Availability
IC1375 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD97.00 /450mL Available
Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C) Use Type 37.
Elevated temperatures can be due to substage illuminators, "hot stage", or other causes - ideal situations for Cargille Immersion Oil Type 37.
Immersion Oil Type 37 is useful for microscopic studies at body temperatures or when high room and stage temperatures may approach 37°C. Developed specifically for working at human body temperatures, Type 37 has a refractive index of 1.515 and a viscosity of 1250 cSt at 37°C solving the problem of image degradation above the standard calibration temperature of 23°C. Since the refractive index/ temperature relationship is inverse, increasing temperature significantly reduces the refractive index and lowers the viscosity of immersion oils. Cargille resolved this problem with Type 37 immersion oil. For any Elevated Temperatures (>23°C to 37°C) use Type 37. Users can blend for their own working temperature; blending Type B, with a viscosity of 1250 cSt at 23°C with Type 37, 1250 cSt at 37°C maintains a constant 1250 cSt viscosity and optical values and places the temperature of calibration proportionally between 23°C to 37°C.
MSDS
IC137 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD19.00 /50mL Availability
IC1372 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD50.00 /200mL Availability
IC1375 Immersion oil, type 37 AUD97.00 /450mL Available
IMMERSION OIL, LOW FLUORESCENCE, TYPE LDF
Fluorescence Microscopy
Extremely low fluorescence is achieved by Type LDF and Type HF. Type FF is virtually fluorescence-free, though not ISO compliant. Type LDF is slightly more fluorescent than Type FF, but is halogen-free. For most non-critical fluorescence microscopy applications, Types A and B are sufficiently low fluorescing. Viscosities for Type LDF, HF, and FF are 500 cSt, 700 cSt and 170 cSt, respectively. Types A and B are 150 cSt and 1250 cSt.
IC116LDF-050 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD20.00 /50mL Availability
IC116LDF-200 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD52.00 /200mL Availability
IC116LDF-450 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD116.00 /450mL Available
Fluorescence Microscopy
Extremely low fluorescence is achieved by Type LDF and Type HF. Type FF is virtually fluorescence-free, though not ISO compliant. Type LDF is slightly more fluorescent than Type FF, but is halogen-free. For most non-critical fluorescence microscopy applications, Types A and B are sufficiently low fluorescing. Viscosities for Type LDF, HF, and FF are 500 cSt, 700 cSt and 170 cSt, respectively. Types A and B are 150 cSt and 1250 cSt.
IC116LDF-050 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD20.00 /50mL Availability
IC116LDF-200 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD52.00 /200mL Availability
IC116LDF-450 Immersion oil, low fluorescence, type LDF AUD116.00 /450mL Available
FLUORESCENCE-FREE IMMERSION OIL, TYPE FF by Cargille
PCB-free immersion oil. Type FF does not fluoresce but its optical characteristics are not quite perfect. 50mL is supplied in a high density polyethylene bottle with a pointed twist closure for placing single drops onto slides. For refilling it is also available in 200 and 450mL glass bottles.
MSDS
IC117FF-200 Immersion oil, fluorescence-free, type FF AUD48.00 /200mL Availability
IC117FF-450 Immersion oil, fluorescence-free, type FF AUD101.00 /450mL Available
IMMERSION OIL, TYPE 300
Automated Hematology Systems: Use Type 300; Automated Hematology Systems depend on accurate, precisely controlled physical and optical properties of immersion oil for successful imaging and mechanical processing. Type 300 is designed and manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of this equipment, which include specialised viscosity and exacting controls for its consistency.
IC16252 Immersion oil, type 300 AUD21.00 /7.4mL Available
Automated Hematology Systems: Use Type 300; Automated Hematology Systems depend on accurate, precisely controlled physical and optical properties of immersion oil for successful imaging and mechanical processing. Type 300 is designed and manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of this equipment, which include specialised viscosity and exacting controls for its consistency.
IC16252 Immersion oil, type 300 AUD21.00 /7.4mL Available
| Immersion Oil Type | A | B | NVH | OVH | 37 | FF | LDF | |
| Refractive Index : | @23°C | @23°C | @23°C | @23°C | @23°C | @23°C | @23°C | |
| F Line (4861 A) | 1.5239 | 1.5236 | 1.5230 | 1.5230 | 1.5238* | 1.4850 | 1.5239 | |
| E Line (5461 A) | 1.5180 | 1.5180 | 1.5178 | 1.5178 | 1.5180* | 1.4811 | 1.5181 | |
| D Line (5893 A) | 1.5150 | 1.5150 | 1.5150 | 1.5150 | 1.5150* | 1.4790 | 1.5150 | |
| C Line (6563 A) | 1.5114 | 1.5116 | 1.5118 | 1.5118 | 1.5115* | 1.4766 | 1.5115 | |
| Dispersion: | ||||||||
| nF-nC | 0.0125 | 0.0119 | 0.0113 | 0.0111 | 0.0123* | 0.0084 | 0.0125 | |
| Abbe VD | 41.2 | 43.2 | 45.7 | 46.3 | 42.0* | 57.0 | 41.3 | |
| Abbe Ve | 41.0 | 42.8 | 45.4 | 46.0 | 41.7* | 56.5 | 41.0 | |
| Temperature Coefficient (15-35°C) _ dnD/dt | 0.00033 | 0.00031 | 0.00034 | 0.00034 | 0.00035* | 0.00037 | 0.00036 | |
| Stability (change in nD @25°C after 24 hrs at stated temperature) * | ||||||||
| 60°C: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0004 | |
| 100°C: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.0043 | |
| Fluorescence*: Short UV: | low | low | low | low | low | none | very low | |
| Fluorescence*: Long UV: | low | low | low | low | low | none | very low | |
| Colour: (Gardner) | 1 | 1 | 1 | <3 | 1 | <1 | <-1 | |
| Viscosity: cSt +/- 10% @ 23°C (centistokes) | 150 low |
1250 high |
21,000 very high |
46,000 Extremely high |
1250b high |
170 | 500 medium |
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| Density: @ 23°C gm/cc: | .923 | .923 | .919 | .918 | .917 | 0.877 | 0.984 | |
| Density: (US) lb/gal | 7.70 | 7.70 | 7.67 | 7.66 | 7.73 | 7.32 | 8.21 | |
| Cloud Point: | <-13°C | <-13°C | <-13°C | <-13°C | <-13°C | <-6°C | <-14°C | |
| Flash Point: | 325°F | 325°F | 325°F | 340°F | 325°F | 420°F | 171°F | |
| Neutralisation: (mg KOH/gm) | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | 0.04 max | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | 0.01 max | |
* These values are for type 37 are standardised at 37°C
b Type 37 is 3800 cSt at 23°C
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