We used to use pure ethanol for processing, but found it to be too 
dehydrating, especially for small species such as mice. We now use reagent 
grade alcohols.





At 10:48 AM 11/26/2002 -0500, Strauss, Brie I. wrote:
>Does anyone use reagent grade alcohol during tissue processing?
>
>Does anyone use pure ethanol during tissue processing?
>
>Brie Strauss
>Safety Assessment
>Merck & Co., Inc.
>West Point, PA
>
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Virginia Maryland Regional College
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