(500ml) Formalin 10% fixative for tissue specimens

(500ml) Formalin 10% fixative for tissue specimens Description

Buffered Formalin 10% is a common laboratory and medical product used as a tissue fixative. It is a solution containing 10% formaldehyde (also known as formalin) in a buffered medium, typically phosphate buffer. Formalin is a strong chemical fixative that helps preserve the cellular and tissue structures of biological specimens, preventing their degradation and decay.

Here are some common uses of Buffered Formalin 10%:

1. Histology and Pathology: In medical and research settings, Buffered Formalin is widely used to fix tissue samples obtained from biopsies, autopsies, or surgical resections. Once the tissues are immersed in the formalin solution, it helps to halt any ongoing biological processes, preventing autolysis (self-degradation) and maintaining the cellular architecture.

2. Biomedical Research: In scientific research, formalin fixation is essential for preserving tissue samples for later analysis. This could include studies on diseases, cellular structures, or molecular research.

3. Veterinary Medicine: Buffered Formalin is used in veterinary practices and research for similar purposes as in human medicine, to preserve animal tissues for microscopic examination and diagnosis.

4. Education and Training: In educational institutions, formalin-fixed specimens are commonly used for teaching purposes, allowing students to study and observe tissue structures under the microscope without time constraints.

5. Museum Specimens: In natural history museums, Buffered Formalin is used to preserve animal and plant specimens, allowing them to be stored for display and research purposes.