Paraformaldehyde, granular (DG) EM grade

Paraformaldehyde (granular) is a fast penetrating E.M. fixative in combination with other fixatives, such as Glutaraldehyde, Acrolein, and Osmium Tetroxide.  The condensation product of methylene glycol, a substance not so far isolated in its pure form; it is a white solid with a formaldehyde content between 78 and 98% and is supplied either as a Prill or Granular - ask. 

All forms contain more than 95.5% paraformaldehyde content. The Prill and Granular forms are small, free-flowing, dust-free beads, the most desired by EM users.

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