Lowicryl K11M embedding kit (DG)

Lowicryl resins are highly crosslinked methacrylate embedding media suitable for various embedding circumstances.When they reach the right hardness, they can be easily sectioned using glass or diamond knives.

Lowicryl resins are polymerized using ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 360 nm. Since the initiation of the polymerization is mainly independent of temperature, blocks can be polymerized at the same temperatures used for infiltration. The resin can also undergo chemical polymerization at 60°C. The K11M kit is suitable for use down to -60°C and is hydrophilic.

The hydrophilic properties of  K11M provide two distinct advantages. 

• During dehydration and infiltration, specimens can remain somewhat hydrated.
• Better structural preservation and improved preservation of antigenicity make K11M particularly useful for immunolabelling of sections.

As with other polar (water-miscible) resins, it is important to ensure that the block face remains dry during sectioning. Sections should be collected as soon as possible after cutting, and staining incubation should be kept brief. Optimal sectioning can be achieved easily using uranyl acetate and Reynold's lead citrate.

Technical Data

Contains :

• 3 x Monomer I
• 1 x Crosslinker H
• 1 x Initiator C

C430 Lowicryl K4M 
C435 Lowicryl K4M monostep (polar) 
C460 Lowicryl HM23 

Monomer I Safety Data Sheet

1 x Crosslinker H Safety Data Sheet

1 x Initiator C Safety Data Sheet