Biological supply companies sell dissecting pans with a layer of BLACK wax
in them. Unlike embedding wax, this wax is specifically designed to be
easily penetrated by pins. And you don't have to buy the whole pan. They
also sell the wax itself.  5 pounds for $12.50!

You can find it here: www.ctvalleybio.com


> ----------
> From: 	histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of
> Steven P Postl
> Sent: 	Friday, July 22, 2005 7:31 AM
> To: 	histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: 	[Histonet] Black paraffin and cassettes
> 
> Let me add a few points after touching base with the researcher.  There 
> will be no tissue processed, nor labeling needed.  Just a plain paraffin 
> block made.  This block will be used like a "cork board" but with paraffin
> 
> instead to pin a tissue flat to the surface.  Odd request, but I have to 
> ask. Thanks again for those who have answered, and thanks to all of you 
> who are scratching your head, drinking your coffee and thinking about 
> this.  TGIF
> 
> 
> ----- Forwarded by Steven P Postl/LAKE/PPRD/ABBOTT on 07/22/2005 09:24 AM 
> -----
> 
> 
> Steven P Postl
> 07/21/2005 07:40 PM
> 
>  
>         To:     histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
>         cc: 
>         Subject:        Black paraffin and cassettes
> 
> A researcher is wondering (now so am I [I never heard this request 
> before]) if any company sells black paraffin and black embedding 
> cassettes?  No, this isn't a Gothic thing, a legitimate request.  Would it
> 
> be possible to add something to paraffin to make it stay a black color and
> 
> remain strong as our commercial paraffin products?  Thanks. 
> 
> 
> 
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