Diethylene glycol distearate (DGD)

Easy to cut removable embedding medium. For thin or thick embedment free sections. Ribbons easily obtainable. Floats on water. Sections produce interference colors. Ethanol and n-butyl alcohol used as dehydrating agents.

Diethylene Glycol Distearate is a white waxy solid at room temperature. Therefore, Fully melt DGD at 70°C prior to use. The specimens are transferred from 100% n-butyl alcohol to a mixture of 1:1 of n-butyl alcohol and molten DGD and are incubated for at least 45 minutes.

Safety Data Sheet

Updated: 04-06-2026
Code Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 04-06-2026
EMS13255 500g No ETA $317.00 AUD

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