Hexamethyldisilazane (DG)

HEXAMETHYLDISILAZANE (HMDS)  For fast preparation of soft insect tissues, also bacteria and some other "hardy" specimens in lieu of CPD.F.W. 161.40 Boiling point: 126.7°C. Method: After complete dehydration up to 2 changes in abs. ethanol, treat specimens for 10min. in 1:1 ethanol : HMDS and then 3x10 min. in pure HMDS. Dry specimen on filter paper in a glass petri dish with the lid ajar within a fume hood.Slower drying by refrigerating the Petri dish overnight (and warming it up before opening to avoid condensation) may be beneficial with sensitive specimens.Int.J.Insect.Morph.Embryol., 12(4),201 (1983); Stain Tech., 58(6),347 (1983)

HEXAMETHYLDISILAZANE (HMDS)  For fast preparation of soft insect tissues, also bacteria and some other "hardy" specimens in lieu of CPD.

F.W. 161.40 

Boiling point: 126.7°C. 

Method: After complete dehydration up to 2 changes in abs. ethanol, treat specimens for 10min. in 1:1 ethanol : HMDS and then 3x10 min. in pure HMDS. Dry specimen on filter paper in a glass petri dish with the lid ajar within a fume hood.
Slower drying by refrigerating the Petri dish overnight (and warming it up before opening to avoid condensation) may be beneficial with sensitive specimens.

Int.J.Insect.Morph.Embryol., 12(4),201 (1983); Stain Tech., 58(6),347 (1983)

Technical Data

Store at room temperature

Safety Data Sheet