Hello Carmen, Sorry I have no alternative. I know most labs use that. When I worked in a neuropathology lab the isopentane was kept in the refrigerator - an explosion proof one. I believe that means there's no lightbulb inside and no inner working of a lightbulb inside either.
Dana Settembre, HT ASCP Immunohistochemistry Lab UMDNJ - University Hospital Newark, NJ USA >>> carmen loiselle <carmen_loise...@hotmail.com> 12/16/08 12:24 PM >>> Hello , I currently work in a neuromuscular lab and all muscle biopsies received should be cut frozen, no formalin fixed tissues. My concern though, is to work with isopentane , a well known excellent heat conductor but also it has the bad reputation of being very explosive. In fact , I've been told that few years ago, a lab close by of where I work , did explode because of this solution. Is there , in your knowledge, any other chemical we can use as replacement and that give as good results. Any input will be greatly appreciated Merry XMas to all and happy New Year _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
