Agar Scientific offers an extensive range of accessories for use in tissue fixation and processing for materials and life sciences. EM grade Glutaraldehyde which is an excellent fixative for structural studies, Osmium tetroxide and Propylene oxide are amongst our most popular reagents . We also offer a range of high quality buffers and alternative reagents for fixation and en block staining . To facilitate good infiltration of fixatives and resins a small fixed tilt specimen rotator which holds up to 12 glass vials is ideal for the processing of biological tissues.
QuickStick Temporary Mounting Wax, Pack of 20 AGB7259QuickStick is a temporary mounting wax, with a melting point of 135°C, used to bond samples during processing.In Stock£103.89In Stock
Aclar FilmACLAR® is a transparent thermoplastic film which cells readily adhere to for fixation, dehydrating and embedding.Average lead time: 1 dayFrom £111.79
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Polypropylene Petri Dishes AGG3506These are sturdy dishes suitable for microwave use.In Stock£27.99In Stock
Microwave Holder for Microcentrifuge Tubes AGG3509This holder made from Teflon® is designed to hold up to 18 conventional polyethylene microcentrifuge tubes.Call for leadtime£57.15Call for leadtime
Grid Coating Pen AGG3538Pen designed to apply a thin layer of adhesive to grids with minimal pressure.In Stock£32.02In Stock
Nichrome loopsA range of finished Nichrome loops, with different internal diameters, for insertion into a loop handle.Call for leadtimeFrom £8.64
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Perfect loopUsing this loop, thin sections can be transferred easily from microtome boats to grids with a minimum of creasing or folding.Average lead time: 1 dayFrom £110.39
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Perfect loop for light microscopyVery lightweight stainless steel loop for manoeuvring freshly cut, thick sections onto grids without creasing.Average lead time: 1 dayFrom £98.79
Average lead time: 1 day- Section pick-up loopPlatinum loop in a pin vice, providing a readily cleanable loopAverage lead time: 1 day
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Microwave Polymerisation Tray AGL4504This tray can be used with the capsule (AGG3508A) and centrifuge holders (AGG3509).Call for leadtime£34.62Call for leadtime
Flat Bottomed Capsules AGG3547These Polyethylene flat bottomed capsules are suitable for processing specimens in microwave systems.Call for leadtime£18.51Call for leadtime
Microwave Capsule Holder with Lid AGG3508AThis holder made from microwave transparent Teflon® holds up to 24 size 00 capsules, either flat bottomed or standard BEEM®.Call for leadtime£258.55Call for leadtime
Polypropylene cups AGG3396Static free, graduated 30ml polypropylene cups, ideal for preparing water for glass or diamond knife troughs.Call for leadtime£5.65Call for leadtime
