Carrie,

We use Davidson's in our lab also.  Our recipe is pretty much the same as
the others who have responded.  Our lab uses it primarily as a fixative for
shrimp and crabs.  We also use it to soften small fish and feather shafts.

Renee Escalona, BS, HTL(ASCP)
Veterinary Laboratory Technologist
TX Vet. Med. Diag. Lab
College Station, TX