Immersion Oils

The use of immersion oils in light microscopy increases the resolving power of the microscope by replacing the air gap between the immersion objective lens and cover glass with a high refractive index medium and reducing light refraction.

Cargille Immersion Oils: Cargille was first to introduce PCB-Free immersion oils in 1972. Though all immersion oils are now PCB free, no other immersion oil meets FDA criteria; and Cargille's exceeds ISO, DIN and all instrument manufacturer's standards.

Type A and B: Normal light microscopy 
Type 37: Elevated temperatures (>23°C to 37°C) 
Type 300: Automated haematology systems
Type NVH or OVH: Inverted, inclined, projection, and long focus instruments
Type LDF and HF: Fluorescence microscopy, extremely low fluorescence
Type FF: Nearly fluorescence-free Immersion oil (not ISO compliant)

 

AVAILABILITY NOTE:  We will no longer be dispensing Cargille Immersion oil. Once our stock of dispensed oils are gone, these will be sold in the 29ml/1oz, 120ml/4oz and 473ml/8oz sizes only. 

EMS Immersion Oils: EMS have introduced a complete new line of immersion oils. This new family includes 5 unique types.

  • Critical use
  • Synthetic
  • High viscosity
  • Low viscosity with R.I 1.480 (Synthetic)
  • Low refractive index (1.455) – suitable with aqueous media

ALL IMMERSION OILS:

Code Title Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Availability* Price
I16907-01 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5239 Type A, low viscosity 29ml (1oz) Only 2 AU $39.00
I16907 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5239 Type A, low viscosity 120ml (4oz) Only 2 AU $69.00
IC1132-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5239 Type A, low viscosity 200ml Only 4 AU $57.00
I16907-16 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5239 Type A, low viscosity 473ml (8oz) Only 4 AU $147.00
IC1133 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5239 Type A, low viscosity 3.785L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $761.00
I16908-01 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5236 Type B, high viscosity 29ml (1oz) Only 2 AU $44.00
IC114-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5236 Type B, high viscosity 50ml Only 1 AU $27.00
I16908 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5236 Type B, high viscosity 120ml (4oz) leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $76.00
I16908-16 Cargille immersion oil, type A and B 1.5236 Type B, high viscosity 473ml (8oz) leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $160.00
I16917 Cargille immersion oil, type 300 1.5238 Type 300, medium viscosity 29ml (1 oz) Enquire AU $44.00
IC16252 Cargille immersion oil, type 300 1.5238 Type 300, medium viscosity 7.4ml Enquire AU $42.00
I16917-01 Cargille immersion oil, type 300 1.5238 Type 300, medium viscosity 120ml (4oz) Enquire AU $48.00
I16917-16 Cargille immersion oil, type 300 1.5238 Type 300, medium viscosity 473ml (8oz) Enquire AU $165.00
I16909-01 Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type NVH, very high viscosity 29ml (1 oz) Enquire AU $41.00
I16909 Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type NVH, very high viscosity 120ml (4oz) Enquire AU $78.00
I16918 Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type OVH, very high viscosity 29ml (1 oz) Enquire AU $44.00
I16918-01 Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type OVH, very high viscosity 120ml (4oz) Enquire AU $50.00
I16918-16 Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type OVH, very high viscosity 473ml (8oz) Enquire AU $225.00
IC118-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type OVH, very high viscosity 50ml Only 1 AU $33.00
IC1185-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type OVH, very high viscosity (discontinued) 473ml (8oz) Only 1 AU $241.00
IC115-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type NVH, very high viscosity 50ml Only 2 AU $38.00
IC1151-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type NVH and OVH 1.523 Type NVH, very high viscosity 450ml Only 1 AU $177.00
I16006-04 EMS 265 immersion oil 1.48 Low viscosity 30ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $142.00
I16006-05 EMS 265 immersion oil 1.48 Low viscosity 100ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $287.00
I16006-06 EMS 265 immersion oil 1.48 Low viscosity 10L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $1,411.00
I16006-07 EMS 265 immersion oil 1.48 Low viscosity 25L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly Quote only Quote
I16006-01 EMS 245 immersion oil 1.455 Low viscosity 30ml leadtime: 6 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $25.00
I16006-02 EMS 245 immersion oil 1.455 Low viscosity 100ml leadtime: 6 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $53.00
I16006-03 EMS 245 immersion oil 1.455 Low viscosity 5L leadtime: 6 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $1,418.00
I16007-05 EMS 252 immersion oil 1.51 High viscosity 100ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $69.00
I16007-06 EMS 252 immersion oil 1.51 High viscosity 5L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $1,872.00
I16005-01 EMS 250 immersion oil 1.518 Medium viscosity 30ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $145.00
I16005-02 EMS 250 immersion oil 1.518 Medium viscosity 100ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $310.00
I16005-03 EMS 250 immersion oil 1.518 Medium viscosity 10L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $1,411.00
I16005-04 EMS 250 immersion oil 1.518 Medium viscosity 25L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly Quote only Quote
I16007-01 EMS 255 immersion oil 1.517 Critical use 30ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $210.00
I16007-02 EMS 255 immersion oil 1.517 Critical use 100ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $365.00
I16007-03 EMS 255 immersion oil 1.517 Critical use 10L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $1,958.00
I16007-04 EMS 255 immersion oil 1.517 Critical use 25L leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly Quote only Quote
I16245 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.515 Type HF, medium viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $78.00
I16919-12 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 @37C Type 37LDF, high viscosity 473ml Enquire AU $223.00
I16919-13 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 @37C Type 37LDF, high viscosity 120ml Enquire AU $101.00
I16919-14 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 @37C Type 37LDF, high viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $46.00
I16919-15 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 @37C Type 37LDF, high viscosity 7.4ml Enquire AU $32.00
IC116LDF-050-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 Type LDF, medium viscosity 50ml Enquire Quote only Quote
I16915-01 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5234 Type HF, medium viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $49.00
I16915-04 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5234 Type HF, medium viscosity 120ml Enquire AU $93.00
IC116LDF-450-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 Type LDF, medium viscosity 450ml Only 1 AU $187.00
I16919 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 Type LDF, medium viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $46.00
I16919-01 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 Type LDF, medium viscosity 120ml Enquire AU $98.00
I16919-16 Cargille immersion oil, type LDF and HF 1.5239 Type LDF, medium viscosity 473ml Enquire AU $205.00
IC117FF-050-DWS Cargille immersion oil, type FF 1.485 Type FF, low viscosity 50ml Only 1 AU $45.00
I16916-01 Cargille immersion oil, type FF 1.485 Type FF, low viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $46.00
I16916-04 Cargille immersion oil, type FF 1.485 Type FF, low viscosity 120ml Only 2 AU $90.00
I16914-01 Cargille immersion oil, type 37 1.5150 @37C Type 37, high viscosity 29ml Enquire AU $46.00
I16909-04 Cargille immersion oil, type 37 1.5150 @37C Type 37, high viscosity 120ml Enquire AU $86.00
I12430 Cedar wood immersion oil 1.515-1.520 Cedar wood 100ml leadtime: 2 weeks sch_cycle: weekly AU $129.00