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Gelatin powder
Gelatin powder type A is used to prepare gelatin-chrome alum adhesive to coat glass slides for mounting semi-thin sections for staining. As well as a combination of Acrylamide-Gelatin-Jung resin for cryosectioning of large and soft tissues (eggs, fishes, insects)
The strength of the gel is based on the bloom number. The higher the bloom number, the stronger the gel.
Type A-from Porcine skin (acid cured tissue)
Type B-from Bovine skin (base cured tissue)
Solubility: 12% in H2O at 20°C
pH (1% in H2O): 3.5-5.0
Residue after ignition: <2%
Store at room temperature
| Type | MSDS |
|---|---|
| Gelatin Type A, 60 Bloom | MSDS |
| Gelatin Type A, 175 Bloom | MSDS |
| Gelatin Type A, 300 Bloom | MSDS |
| Gelatin Type B, 75 Bloom | MSDS |
| Gelatin Type B, 225 Bloom | MSDS |
| Code | Style | Bloom size | Pack Size | Availability | Price | Updated: 04-06-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS16560 | Type A | 60 bloom | 100g | No ETA | $170.00 AUD | |
| EMS16562 | Type A | 175 bloom | 100g | No ETA | $130.00 AUD | |
| EMS16564 | Type A | 300 bloom | 100g | No ETA | $128.00 AUD | |
| EMS16566 | Type B | 75 bloom | 100g | No ETA | $127.00 AUD | |
| EMS16568 | Type B | 225 bloom | 100g | No ETA | $127.00 AUD |
* Availability Explanation
X weeks – the estimated lead time, based on the average time taken previously to fill orders from this particular supplier. Lead times are from when we receive your order until when we fill your order. For delivery times, please see shipping information below.
In Stock – Plenty of stock on the shelf, ready to ship.
No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.
