What Alcohol do you use? Ethanol vs. Methanol

From:Histo-Scientific Research Laboratories

Dear Histonetters,
 
We currently use a denatured, lab grade alcohol which consists of 95 parts ethyl and 5 parts isopropyl.  We are considering a switch to a mixture of 90 parts ethyl, 5 parts isopropyl and 5 parts methyl.  We will be using this reagent alcohol on our processor and stainer.  We are considering the switch for a simple reason:  easy pour bottles!  Would there be a noticeable difference in processing/staining due to the different makeup?  What is everyone else using?
 
thanks,
 
Beth Poole
HSRL-A GLP Compliant Laboratory
137 S. Main Street
Woodstock, VA  22664
(540)459-8211
fax: (540)459-8217
beth@hsrl.org
www.hsrl.org
 

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