TEM Laboratory Supplies

FORMALDEHYDE 20%
No preservatives. FW 30.03 HCHO, C(39.99%), O(53.29%), H(6.73%), pH 7-7.35. Merck Index 11, 4150. Ready-to-use® in your research laboratory as a primary or complimentary fixative of biological tissue-samples for electron, light microscopy, or other laboratory applications.
Catalog # 1008A   $158.00 (10x10ml vials)
FORMALDEHYDE 20%
No preservatives. FW 30.03 HCHO, C(39.99%), O(53.29%), H(6.73%), pH 7-7.35. Merck Index 11, 4150. Ready-to-use® in your research laboratory as a primary or complimentary fixative of biological tissue-samples for electron, light microscopy, or other laboratory applications.
Catalog # 1008A-5   $690.00 (50x10ml vials)
FORMALDEHYDE 20%
No preservatives. FW 30.03 HCHO, C(39.99%), O(53.29%), H(6.73%), pH 7-7.35. Merck Index 11, 4150. Ready-to-use® in your research laboratory as a primary or complimentary fixative of biological tissue-samples for electron, light microscopy, or other laboratory applications.
Catalog # 1008B   $140.00 (100ml bottle)
FORMALDEHYDE 20%
No preservatives. FW 30.03 HCHO, C(39.99%), O(53.29%), H(6.73%), pH 7-7.35. Merck Index 11, 4150. Ready-to-use® in your research laboratory as a primary or complimentary fixative of biological tissue-samples for electron, light microscopy, or other laboratory applications.
Each bottle contains 100ml.
Catalog # 1008B-10   $1,070.00 (10x100ml bottles)
FORMALDEHYDE, 10%
TEM grade, HCHO ultrapure, ready-to-use® Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 1008C   $158.00 (10x10ml vials)
FORMALDEHYDE, 10%
HCHO ultrapure, TEM grade, ready-to-use® Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen (See #1008A).
Catalog # 1008D   $135.00 (100ml bottle)
TOUSIMIS® FIXATIVE, for fast penetration of tissues
TEM-SEM 1.5% Glutaraldehyde/1.0% Formaldehyde in Sorensen's Buffer at pH 7.35 isotonic. A fast-penetrating and excellent fixative for biopsies and/or experimental tissue samples for TEM, LM, and SEM. The Tousimis-Johnson TEM-FIX is very popular in mailing fixed samples to the pathology or the TEM/SEM laboratory for further processing.
Catalog # 1011A   $158.00 (10x10ml vials)
TOUSIMIS® FIXATIVE, for fast penetration of tissues
TEM-SEM 1.5% Glutaraldehyde/1.0% Formaldehyde in Sorensen's Buffer at pH 7.35 isotonic. A fast-penetrating and excellent fixative for biopsies and/or experimental tissue samples for TEM, LM, and SEM. The Tousimis-Johnson TEM-FIX is very popular in mailing fixed samples to the pathology or the TEM/SEM laboratory for further processing.
Catalog # 1011A-5   $690.00 (50x10ml vials)
TEMFIX™, tousimis® Special 1.5% Glutaraldehyde
1.5% tousimis® ultrapure glutaraldehyde in isotonic phosphate sodium buffer, pH 7.35.
Sterilized. Sealed Under Filtered Dry Nitrogen.
Each bottle contains 100ml.
Catalog # 1015   $925.00 (10x100ml bottles)
TEM/SEM Glutaraldehyde, 2.5% in Sodium Phosphate Buffer
in tousimis® sodium phosphate buffer, pH 7.35. 0.1 M. Microfiltered.
Sealed Under Dry Filtered Nitrogen.
Keep Refrigerated.
Catalog # 1051   $148.00 (10x10ml vials)
TEM/SEM Glutaraldehyde, 2.5% in 0.1M Na/K Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer
Isosmolar Na-K Phosphate Buffer, 0.1M, pH 7.3, ready-to-use®. Contains potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) and sodium phosphate (Na2HPO4). Used to make formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, or osmium tetroxide fixatives. Also used as a wash buffer after fixation and before dehydration.
Catalog # 1054   $148.00 (10x10ml vials)
TEM/SEM Glutaraldehyde, 2.5% in 0.1M Na/K Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer
Isosmolar Na-K Phosphate Buffer, 0.1M, pH 7.3, ready-to-use®. Contains potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) and sodium phosphate (Na2HPO4). Used to make formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, or osmium tetroxide fixatives. Also used as a wash buffer after fixation and before dehydration.
Catalog # 1054-5   $665.00 (50x10ml vials)
BDMA, for embedding
(Benzyldimethyl Amine), distilled and of highest purity 99+%, an amine accelerator for polymerization of epoxy resins. Also known as N,N-dimethyl-benzylamine, C6H5CH2N(CH3)2, FW 135.21; MP -75°C; BP 183-4°C; FP 54°C. CORROSIVE and TOXIC.
Catalog # 3076   $45.00 (50ml bottle)
DMAE, for embedding
N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol or N,N-Dimethylethanolamine, 99+% distilled, an amino accelerator for low viscosity epoxies. HO(CH2)2N(CH3)2, FW 89.14, Merck Index 11, 2834. LACHRYMATOR, CORROSIVE. Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 3093   $40.00 (25ml bottle)
DMP-10, for embedding
Dimethylamino Methyl Phenol) distilled, an accelerator. May be used when a slow polymerization is desired to allow maximum epoxy infiltration into tissue specimens. C6H4OHCH2N(CH3)2, FW 151. Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 3100   $42.00 (25ml bottle)
DMP-30, for embedding
2,4,6-Tri(Dimethylamino Methyl)Phenol] a distilled amine accelerator for epoxy resins. DMP-30 is a faster curing agent than DMP-10, giving a shorter time for the epoxy/anhydrite mixture to infiltrate the tissue. Better infiltration is achieved using DMP-10. Both accelerators have been successfully used with the araldites (502, 506, 6005), tEPON-812 and Thiokol LP-3. Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 3103   $38.00 (25ml bottle)
DER-736, for embedding
DOW epoxy resin for low viscosity embedding, some erroneously call it the "SPURR" epoxy. First used by Kushida (1967) with Epon-812 and with ERL-4206 (vinyl cyclohexen dioxide, see tousimis® #3199).
Catalog # 3111   $44.00 (100ml bottle)
DDSA, for embedding
2-Dodecenylsuccinic Anhydride) Specially distilled for TEM sample embedding. The choice cross linking agent for epoxy resins ever since its introduction by Gavert-Glavert (1958) for the araldites; it has become the basic component of mixture A (tEPON 812 and DDSA) along with another anhydrite (NMA) component of mixture B with tEPON-812 since Luft's introduction in 1961.
Catalog # 3123   $54.00 (100ml bottle)
tEPON 812 EPOXY RESIN, a substitute for shell tEPON 812 of the default shell EPON
Substitute for Shell-Epon 812 with the same applicability. Manufactured to our specifications for TEM application. Can be used in combination with other epoxy resins (araldite M, 502, 506, 6005, DER-736, 732) and anhydrites NMA and DDSA. Contains less than 0.005% by weight of epichlorohydrin. See article by Kushida Todai J. Exp. Clin. Med. 10, 557 1985 and Luft J.B.B. Cytol. 9, 409 1961 for more information on usage. BEST BUY!
Catalog # 3131   $42.00 (100ml bottle)
tEPON 812 EMBEDDING KIT, for embedding
Introduced by tousimis® in 1976, contains: 2 x 100ml tEPON-812 Resin, 100ml DDSA (dodecenylsuccinic anhydride), 100g NMA (Nadic Methyl anhydride), 25ml DMP-30 [Tri(dimethylamino methyl)phenol], and embedding instructions.
Catalog # 3132   $242.00
NMA, for embedding
(Nadic Methyl Anhydride, Methyl-5-norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydrite) 99+% min. purity. FW 178.19, d 1.232, FP 110°C. Each lot is analyzed for percent anhydrite. A cross linking agent for epoxy resins. CORROSIVE, MOISTURE SENSITIVE. Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 3143   $78.00 (100g bottle)
NSA, for embedding
(Nonenylsuccinic Anhydride), distilled for use with DER739/VCD, a low viscosity embedding of tissue for TEM. Other synonyms: Tripropenyl Succinic Anhydrite of the chemical family: allenyl succinc anhydrite (C9H17-H(C2HO)2O. Almost indefinite shelf life if properly stored. Critical component of low viscosity embedding. HYGROSCOPIC. Packaged under dry-microfiltered nitrogen.
Catalog # 3152   $142.00 (100ml bottle)
GRIDS, COPPER, 100 SQUARE mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6080Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 150 SQUARE mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6090Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 200 SQUARE mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6100Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 100 HEXAGONAL mesh, for tissue sections
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6226Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 150 HEXAGONAL mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6227Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 200 HEXAGONAL mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6228Cu   $36.00 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 200 PARALLEL SLOTTED mesh
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6242Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 100 PARALLEL SLOTTED mesh with Divider
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6250Cu   $16.55 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 100 SQUARE mesh with Center Reference
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6267Cu   $19.10 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 150 SQUARE mesh with Center Reference
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6268Cu   $19.10 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 200 SQUARE mesh with Center Reference
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6269Cu   $19.20 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 100 SQUARE mesh with Handle
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6322Cu   $23.10 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 150 SQUARE mesh with Handle
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6323Cu   $23.10 (100/vl)
GRIDS, COPPER, 200 SQUARE mesh with Handle
3.05mm diameter.
Catalog # 6324Cu   $23.10 (100/vl)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00
BEEM®, large size (8mm diameter, 15mm length places a cone tapering to a 1mm square tip). The following embedding media can be used with our capsules: araldites, tEPON-812, Maraglas, DER-NMA low viscosity epoxy mixture, Vestopol and almost all others. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7004A   $8.20 (100/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00
BEEM®, large size (8mm diameter, 15mm length places a cone tapering to a 1mm square tip). The following embedding media can be used with our capsules: araldites, tEPON-812, Maraglas, DER-NMA low viscosity epoxy mixture, Vestopol and almost all others. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7004B   $35.00 (500/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00
BEEM®, large size (8mm diameter, 15mm length places a cone tapering to a 1mm square tip). The following embedding media can be used with our capsules: araldites, tEPON-812, Maraglas, DER-NMA low viscosity epoxy mixture, Vestopol and almost all others. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7004C   $59.85 (1000/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #3
BEEM®, small size (5mm diameter, 11mm length with a cone tapering to 1mm tip). Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7006A   $13.00 (100/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #3
BEEM®, small size (5mm diameter, 11mm length with a cone tapering to 1mm tip). Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7006B   $48.30 (500/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00 with Conical tip
BEEM®, large size (8mm diameter, 20mm overall length, 10mm conical portion). The SPC capsule produces a block which has a conical rather than a faceted tip; therefore, can be used for embedding very small pieces of tissue, cellular and other particulate components. Can be centrifuged at speeds up to 600g (2000 rpm). Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7008A   $8.20 (100/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00 with Conical tip
BEEM®, large size (8mm diameter, 20mm overall length, 10mm conical portion). The SPC capsule produces a block which has a conical rather than a faceted tip; therefore, can be used for embedding very small pieces of tissue, cellular and other particulate components. Can be centrifuged at speeds up to 600g (2000 rpm). Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7008B   $35.00 (500/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00 with Conical flat bottom tip
large size, same dimensions as #7008 except for the hemihyperboloid tip resulting in an approximately 2mm diameter, 3-5mm length tip. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7009A   $8.15 (100/pkg)
BEEM® EMBEDDING CAPSULES #00 with Conical flat bottom tip
large size, same dimensions as #7008 except for the hemihyperboloid tip resulting in an approximately 2mm diameter, 3-5mm length tip. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7009B   $33.00 (500/pkg)
BEEM® DIAL-A-GRID
for 24 grids (BEEM®), provides a safe way to protect your EM grids. The rotary holder has a double clear plastic cover for easy sample selection. Only one alphabetically labeled grid is exposed at a time. Each holder is also supplied with ready-to-stick-on labels for further identification. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7014   $42.00 (10/pkg)
BEEM® BLOCK HOLDER
BEEM®, for 10 size #00 blocks. Individually numbered for easy selection and of a transparent cover for easy block storage. Helpful in organizing specimen blocks in an orderly manner. Registered trademark of Better Equipment for Electron Microscopy.
Catalog # 7016   $44.50 (10/pkg)
BRC® EMBEDDING MOLD with 1 numbered block
BRC® silicone rubber flat mold for one 50mm diameter, 4.5mm depth flat block. Reusable. Registered trademark of Biodynamics Research Corporation.
Catalog # 7043   $18.50
DENTAL WAX, for cutting tissue
(sheets)
Pink base for sealing microtome boats or for cutting tissue during fixation. Total package of 225g in 15-20 sheets of 14.5cm x 17.5cm.
Catalog # 7133A   $24.50 (225g)
DENTAL WAX, for cutting tissue
(sheets)
Pink base for sealing microtome boats or for cutting tissue during fixation. Total package of 450g in 30-35 sheets of 14.5cm x 17.5cm.
Catalog # 7133B   $36.50 (450g)
60ml SQUEEZE BOTTLE, 60ml capacity, polyethylene
Catalog # 7136   $21.00 (5/pkg)
125ml SQUEEZE BOTTLE, 125ml capacity, polyethylene
Catalog # 7137   $26.50 (5/pkg)
250ml SQUEEZE BOTTLE, 250ml capacity, polyethylene
Catalog # 7138   $31.50 (5/pkg)
DUMONT HI-TECH #3, handling tissues and small items
4.75" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7202   $19.50
DUMONT HI-TECH #4, handling tissues and small items
4.38" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7203   $19.50
DUMONT HI-TECH #5, handling tissues and small items
4.38" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7204   $27.20
DUMONT HI-TECH #5A, handling tissues and small items
4.38" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7205   $21.00
DUMONT HI-TECH #6, handling tissues and small items
4.5" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7206   $22.50
DUMONT HI-TECH #7, handling tissues and small items
4.5" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7207   $21.00
DUMONT HI-TECH #45, handling tissues and small items
4.75" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7209   $15.95
DUMONT NEGATIVE LOCKING #N1, handling tissues and small items
hi-tech, non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7212   $20.00
DUMONT NEGATIVE LOCKING #N2, handling tissues and small items
hi-tech, non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7213   $20.00
DUMONT NEGATIVE LOCKING #N2A, handling tissues and small items
hi-tech, non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7214   $20.00
DUMONT HIGH PRECISION #3, for handling tissues and small items
Catalog # 7215A   $22.00
DUMONT NEGATIVE LOCKING #N5A, handling tissues and small items
hi-tech, non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7218   $24.10
DUMONT NEGATIVE LOCKING #N7, handling tissues and small items
hi-tech, non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7219   $24.10
DUMONT HIGH PRECISION #7, for handling tissues and small items
4.38" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7224   $33.60
DUMONT HIGH PRECISION #4, for handling tissues and small items
4.38" non-magnetic.
Catalog # 7225   $29.50
Tweezers, Locking , Stainless
Length: 6.625"
Catalog # 7227   $24.50 (1/pkg)
LIGHT METAL SCISSORS
Catalog # 7239   $24.00
HEMOSTAT
Catalog # 7242   $18.50
SCALPEL BLADES, #10m
Catalog # 7245   $7.50 (12/pkg)
SCALPEL BLADES, #12m curved
Catalog # 7247   $8.20 (12/pkg)
SCALPEL BLADES, #15m
Catalog # 7248   $8.20 (12/pkg)
RAZOR BLADES, single edge, 2 1/4 "X 1/2", try a package, they are greaseless!
Stainless steel single-edged, best for trimming blocks and general laboratory applications. Degreased. Best buy. 55mm x 12.5mm.
Catalog # 7250   $85.00 (100/pkg)
JEWELER'S SAW, with six blades
For TEM, for sawing tEPON embedded tissue, with six blades.
Catalog # 7252   $21.50
JEWELER'S SAW BLADES size #0
For catalog #7252, size 0.
Catalog # 7253   $6.00 (10/pkg)
PORTABLE VACUUM VISE
Multiangle swivel action, attaches instantly with "vacuum" to any smooth non-porous surface. To attach, you apply a slight pressure to top of vise and push lever down. To release, just lift lever. Swivels 360°, tilts 90° and locks firmly in any position. Slide-on rubber jaws included at no extra charge.
Made in Japan.
Catalog # 7254   $48.30
JEWELER'S SCREWDRIVERS
Set of metric jeweler's screwdrivers.
Catalog # 7255   $14.90 (6/pkg)
Black Handled Lightweight Inspection Mirror
Diameter: 3/4"
Length: 8"
Catalog # 7277   $5.20 (1/pkg)
JEOL ALUMINUM STUBS, for SEM samples
Catalog # 7702   $6.00 (10/pkg)
JEOL STUBS, for SEM samples
Catalog # 7702A   $30.50 (100/pkg)
HITACHI ALUMINUM STUBS, for SEM samples
Catalog # 7703   $7.50 (10/pkg)
HITACHI STUBS, for SEM samples
Catalog # 7703A   $68.50 (100/pkg)
HITACHI STUBS, for SEM samples
Catalog # 7703B   $345.40 (500/pkg)
AMRAY STUBS

For 1000, 1000A, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1700.

Catalog # 7704   $9.20 (10/pkg)
AMRAY STUBS

For 1000, 1000A, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1700.

Catalog # 7704A   $61.50 (100/pkg)
tousimis® ALUMINUM STUBS, for SEM samples 10mm diameter

For any microscope stage with 1/8" mounting hole. Slotted platform for transfer ease. The original, since 1957.
For 1000, 1000A, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1700.

Catalog # 8000   $6.00 (10/pkg)
tousimis® ALUMINUM STUBS, for SEM samples 10mm diameter

For any microscope stage with 1/8" mounting hole. Slotted platform for transfer ease. The original, since 1957.
For 1000, 1000A, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1700.

Catalog # 8000A   $33.50 (100/pkg)
Cambridge Sample Stubs
(12.7mm Diam. x 11.4mm Ht)
Catalog # 8005   $7.50 (10/pkg)
AQUADAG, carbon particle suspension in water
Conducting carbon black particle suspension "paint" for SEM sample preparation, introduced in 1957 by Dr. A.J. Tousimis for sample preparation.
Catalog # 8015   $11.00 (10g)
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Hall C2, Booth no. 501

Date: November 12–15, 2024

Location: MESSE, Munich, Germany

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