Paraffin Wax in Histopathology

Overview

Alfine histology wax is designed for achieving ideal tissue section infiltration and embedding, developed & manufactured by professional paraffin-wax producer, the paraffin wax are composed of highly purified paraffin & plastic polymers.

Specification

Features

DMSO (without dimethyl sulfoxide)

Supplied in convenient pearl shape, pure white and without wrinkles

Delivers utra-thin and smooth sections

Cutting thickness lowed to 2 μm

Application

Paraffin wax is used as an embedding medium, aiding in the preservation and preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination. Derived from petroleum, paraffin wax is a colorless, odorless substance with a low melting point, making it ideal for embedding tissues.

The process of paraffin embedding involves impregnating tissue samples with molten paraffin wax. This method replaces the water content within the tissues, allowing for the creation of thin, transparent sections that can be easily mounted on microscope slides. The inherent properties of paraffin wax, such as its low viscosity when molten and solid-state rigidity, contribute to the ease of sectioning tissues into thin slices.