Yes, we have been using the Shandon Xylene Subsitute now called HistoSolve
exclusively for approx 7 years.  We use it on our slide stainer and in our
tissue processor, works wonderfully with no slimely feel or no odor.

Dawn

-----Original Message-----
From: Tonya Van Der Velde <tonya.van.der.velde@marine.csiro.au>
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Monday, June 19, 2000 12:29 AM
Subject: Xylene substitutes


>Hi,
>
>Has anyone used the Shandon Xylene Substitutes as a clearing agent. Does it
>do a good job?
>
>thanks
>
>Tonya
>
>