Anatech Ltd. has a replacement for Alcian yellow, called Hp Yellow. 
It is a liquid, not a powder (it cannot be made into a dry form), but 
produces results like an Alcian yellow solution.  Please see our 
website for more information, including a detailed discussion of how 
it stains.

Dick

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Richard W. Dapson, Ph.D.
Anatech Ltd.
Battle Creek, MI
800-ANATECH (800-262-8324)
269-964-6450
email@anatechltdusa.com
Web address:  anatechltdusa.com