Paraplast*

Tissue Embedding Media
All Paraplast Brand tissue embedding media are made of a combination of highly purified wax and several plastic polymers for greater tensile strength and elasticity. This results in greater compressibility (without crumbling) during sectioning, rapid infiltration and thinner sections which flatten in a thermostatically controlled water bath.

• PARAPLAST TISSUE EMBEDDING MEDIUM
  Recommended for General Tissue Embedding Use: A refined mixture of highly purified paraffin containing plastic polymers of regulated molecular weights that provide better tissue infiltration and superior quality sections. Greatly minimizes tissue compression due to sectioning. Gives brittle, difficult to cut tissues (such as fibroid tumors, blood-engorged tissues, thrombi, decalcified bone and cartilage) and innate elasticity which produces excellent, wrinkle-free sections. Clearing is complete and without stainable residue.
• PARAPLAST PLUS TISSUE EMBEDDING MEDIUM
  Recommended for Large Tissue or Tissue Which Normally Presents Infiltration Problems: A controlled mixture of highly purified paraffin containing plastic polymers of regulated molecular weights and a small percentage of dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) for faster tissue penetration. Like Paraplast, it greatly minimizes tissue compression due to sectioning and gives brittle, difficult to cut tissues an innate elasticity which produces excellent, wrinkle-free sections. Clearing is complete and without stainable residue.
• PARAPLAST X-TRA TISSUE EMBEDDING MEDIUM
  Recommended for Lower Temperature Infiltration Preventing Tissue Distortion: A unique blend of low molecular weight polymers and highly purified paraffins for exceptional compression resistance and ribbon continuity. Low viscosity permits complete infiltration of dense tissue. Cut sections are free of distortion and morphology is preserved. Clearing is complete and without stainable residue.

* Paraplast is a trademark of Sherwood Services AG