I agree with Aidan. 10% formic acid also works well, or whatever
decalcifying agent you use.
Steve


                                                                                                                                               
                    Aidan Schurr                                                                                                               
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                    25/07/2002            Subject:     Re: Keratin                                                                             
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Can't beat Mollifex in my opinion.

Aidan


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aidan schurr  b.m.l.sc
section head, histology
hutt valley district health board
lower hutt
new zealand

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>>> Valerie Hannen  25/07/2002 >>>
Hi fellow histonetters!!!!

Again, I have a question. Is there a "miracle" solution one can use to
soften finger and toenails for sectioning purposes? We received some really
nasty/hard ones. We tried a dilute ammonium hydroxide solution it helped a
little,
but we hoping to find something better.


Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks

Valerie Hannen
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville,Florida 32927