DGD embedding kit (DG)

DGD is a removable embedding medium (for thin and thick sections) that provides embedment free sections. Good for immunolabeling and high resolution light microscopy.Advantages:Thin or thick embedment free sections can be obtained.Sections are easy to cut and ribbons are easily obtainable.Enhances the integrity of the specimen as it floats on the water.Sections produce interference colors according to its thickness.Ethanol and n-butyl alcohol are used as dehydrating agents.Capco, Krockmalnic, & Penman (1984). A New Method of Preparing Embedment Free Sections For TEM: Applications to the Cytoskeletal Framework and Other 3D Networks. JCB Vol. 98, pp. 1878.Valdimarsson & Huebner (1989). DEGDS as an Embedding Medium for Immunofluorescence Microscopy. Biochem. Cell Biol. 67:242.Nickerson, Krockmalnic, He, & Penman (1990). Immunolocalization in Three Dimensions: Immunogold Sta...

DGD is a removable embedding medium (for thin and thick sections) that provides embedment free sections. Good for immunolabeling and high resolution light microscopy.

Advantages:

Thin or thick embedment free sections can be obtained.
Sections are easy to cut and ribbons are easily obtainable.
Enhances the integrity of the specimen as it floats on the water.
Sections produce interference colors according to its thickness.

Ethanol and n-butyl alcohol are used as dehydrating agents.

Capco, Krockmalnic, & Penman (1984). A New Method of Preparing Embedment Free Sections For TEM: Applications to the Cytoskeletal Framework and Other 3D Networks. JCB Vol. 98, pp. 1878.
Valdimarsson & Huebner (1989). DEGDS as an Embedding Medium for Immunofluorescence Microscopy. Biochem. Cell Biol. 67:242.
Nickerson, Krockmalnic, He, & Penman (1990). Immunolocalization in Three Dimensions: Immunogold Staining of Cytoskeletal and Nuclear Matrix Proteins in Resinless Electron Microscopy Sections. PNAS Vol. 87, pp. 2259.

Kit consists of:

450mL Diethylene Glycol Distearate (DGD) (EMS13255) Safety Data Sheet
450mL Ethanol
450mL n-Butyl alcohol (EMS11920) Safety Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

This product is listed as dangerous goods for the purposes of shipping. Road transport only. Please do not order express shipping, as this will only result in a delay to your order.

Ordering schedule: April, August, November.

We order from this manufacturer at the beginning of these months, for delivery to our warehouse after 4-6 weeks.

Please choose carefully. Returns of this item are subject to approval.

Code	Title	Pack Size	Availability	Price	Updated: 17-09-2024
EMS14010	DGD embedding kit (DG)	Each	See above	$460.00 AUD