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 LDF and HF: Fluorescence microscopy, extremely low fluorescence
Type FF: Nearly fluorescence-free Immersion oil (not ISO compliant)
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
LM Immersion Oils
ProSciTech supplies immersion oils for light microscopy, including trusted formulations from Cargille, designed to match refractive index requirements for oil immersion objectives and improve image resolution, contrast, and optical clarity. Suitable for brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence microscopy, these oils support biological, histological, and research applications requiring high magnification imaging. Options include standard and low autofluorescence immersion oils for consistent and reliable performance across routine and advanced microscopy workflows.
| Code | Title | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Availability* | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC116LDF-050-DWS | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF (EMS) | nD=1.5150 | 50ml | 4 in stock | AU $14.00 | ||
| IC116LDF-200-DWS | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF (EMS) | nD=1.5150 | 200ml | 2 in stock | AU $40.00 | ||
| IC16484-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type B | 1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $45.00 | ||
| IC16484-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type B | 1.5150 | 120ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $89.00 | ||
| IC16484-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type B | 1.5150 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $213.00 | ||
| IC16484-05 | Cargille immersion oil, type B | 1.5150 | 3.785L | 0 in stock (?) | AU $1,202.00 | ||
| IC16484-06 | Cargille immersion oil, type B | 1.5150 | 18.92L | 0 in stock (?) | P.O.R. | Quote | |
| IC16252-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type 300 | 1.5150 | 7.4ml | 8 in stock | AU $29.00 | ||
| IC16252-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type 300 | 1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $49.00 | ||
| IC16252-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type 300 | 1.5150 | 120ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $102.00 | ||
| IC16252-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type 300 | 1.5150 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $235.00 | ||
| IC16482-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 7.4ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $36.00 | ||
| IC16482-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $45.00 | ||
| IC16482-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 118ml | 1 in stock | AU $101.00 | ||
| IC16482-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 473ml | 1 in stock | AU $207.00 | ||
| IC16482-05 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 3.785L | 0 in stock (?) | AU $1,202.00 | ||
| IC16482-06 | Cargille immersion oil, type A | 1.5150 | 18.92L | 0 in stock (?) | P.O.R. | Quote | |
| I16006-04 | EMS 265 immersion oil, low viscosity | nD=1.4800 | 30ml | No ETA | AU $187.00 | ||
| I16005-01 | EMS 250 immersion oil, medium viscosity | nD=1.5180 | 30ml | No ETA | AU $192.00 | ||
| IC1185-DWS | Cargille immersion oil, type OVH (EMS) | nD=1.5150 | 473ml | 1 in stock | AU $112.00 | ||
| I12430 | Cargille immersion oil, cedar wood | nD=1.515-1.520 | 100ml | No ETA | AU $185.00 | ||
| IC16487-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type OVH | nD=1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $51.00 | ||
| IC16487-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type OVH | nD=1.5150 | 118ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $105.00 | ||
| IC16487-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type OVH | nD=1.5150 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $291.00 | ||
| IC16485-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type NVH | nD=1.5150 | 7.4ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $32.00 | ||
| IC16485-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type NVH | nD=1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $49.00 | ||
| IC16245-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type HF | nD=1.4790 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $52.00 | ||
| IC16245-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type HF | nD=1.4790 | 118ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $168.00 | ||
| IC16245-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type HF | nD=1.4790 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $273.00 | ||
| IC16241-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF | nD=1.5150 | 7.4ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $43.00 | ||
| IC16241-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF | nD=1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $52.00 | ||
| IC16241-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF | nD=1.5150 | 118ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $112.00 | ||
| IC16241-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type LDF | nD=1.5150 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $273.00 | ||
| IC16212-01 | Cargille immersion oil, type FF | 1.4790 | 7.3ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $37.00 | ||
| IC16212-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type FF | 1.4790 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $50.00 | ||
| IC16212-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type FF | 1.4790 | 118ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $104.00 | ||
| IC16212-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type FF | 1.4790 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $267.00 | ||
| IC16237-02 | Cargille immersion oil, type 37 | 1.5150 | 29.5ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $52.00 | ||
| IC16237-03 | Cargille immersion oil, type 37 | 1.5150 | 118ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $116.00 | ||
| IC16237-04 | Cargille immersion oil, type 37 | 1.5150 | 473ml | 0 in stock (?) | AU $285.00 | ||
| I16007-05 | EMS 252 immersion oil, high viscosity | nD=1.5100 | 100ml | No ETA | AU $92.00 | ||
| I16007-02 | EMS 255 immersion oil, critical use | nD=1.5170 | 100ml | No ETA | AU $444.00 | ||
| I16916-04-DWS | Cargille immersion oil, type FF (EMS) | 1.4790 | 120ml | 4 in stock | AU $44.00 |