Keep in mind that you may have completed decacification.  Your cutting
problems might be reduced by treating with something like mollifex or fabric
conditioner.
Andy Shand
----- Original Message -----
From: Mack, Jacquie <Jacquie.Mack@CLS.ab.ca>
To: Histonet information (E-mail) <Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 4:50 PM
Subject: decalcification process


>
> Does anyone have any suggestions regarding decalcifying cortical bone?  We
> have a mandible here we've been trying to decalcify for weeks.  17% formic
> acid, then RDO (a commercial rapid decalcified).  We are still
encountering
> a lot of problems cutting sections on our blocks!
>
> JACQUIE MACK
> TECH II MAIN LAB FMC
> HISTOPATHOLOGY
> PH: 670-1574
> e mail:  Jacquie.Mack@CLS.ab.ca
>
>