Description
EDM3 Formalin 10% Buffered is the standard neutral buffered formalin fixative used to preserve tissue specimens. Specimen fixation cannot wait on preparation, and Formalin 10% Buffered arrives buffered and ready to pour.
- Ready to Use - the Formalin 10% Buffered line is supplied at the stated strength in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon
- Published Safety Data - a manufacturer safety data sheet covers the configurations in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon
- 3 Configurations - configurations run from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, each with its own EDM3 item number
The Formalin 10% Buffered listing covers 3 configurations, spanning 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon. Formalin 10% Buffered is supplied in pour-ready sizes for accessioning benches and grossing stations. Each configuration of the histology fixative, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, is sold as its own EDM3 item number, so the concentration and container on the shelf match the line on the order. Safety data sheets published by the manufacturer cover the configurations of this histology fixative (16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon), and the documents section below links them for the lab's chemical inventory file.
Features and Benefits
Concentrations and Sizes
- Configuration range - the Formalin 10% Buffered listing carries 3 configurations in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon
- Item number accuracy - every configuration, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, keeps its own manufacturer item number for exact reordering
Laboratory Handling
- Working strength - supplied at the labeled concentration with no dilution or reformulation step, across the sizes of this histology fixative (16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon)
- Published documentation - safety data sheets are published by the manufacturer, covering 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer - EDM3
- Product Type - Histology Fixative
- Configurations in This Listing - 3
- Sizes - 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon
- Manufacturer Shipping Classification - NON-REG
- Package - Sold as listed per configuration
For neighbouring categories, start with Lab Consumables or the EDM3 brand page, home of Formalin 10% Buffered.
Why Choose the Formalin 10% Buffered?
Practices and laboratories choose Formalin 10% Buffered because the line is published, itemized and documented by its manufacturer. For a busy bench, that keeps stocking the 3 histology fixative configurations in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon, reordering them and keeping the safety file straightforward.
- Fewer reformulation steps - ready to use supply means staff spend bench time on specimens instead of preparing Formalin 10% Buffered from bulk chemicals - more consistent day-to-day results
- One reorder number per strength - each concentration and size, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, carries its own item number, so reorders land on the exact configuration - less bench stock guesswork
- One manufacturer line - EDM3 publishes its full item table and safety data sheets, so every configuration, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, can be verified against the manufacturer record before ordering - verification before purchase instead of after delivery
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What configurations of this histology fixative are available?
The Formalin 10% Buffered listing carries 3 configurations, in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon. Each configuration of this histology fixative, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, is a separate EDM3 item number with its own price, and the configuration selector shows the exact options before ordering.
Is a safety data sheet available?
Yes. The manufacturer publishes safety data sheets for the Formalin 10% Buffered line, and the documents section of this page links them. Keep the sheet with the lab chemical inventory for the configurations you stock in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon.
Is this product ready to use?
Yes. Formalin 10% Buffered is supplied at its stated working strength, so it goes straight into the bench routine it is sold for. Check the configuration label on the 16 oz to 5 Gallon options for the exact concentration before use.
Who uses this histology fixative?
Clinical, pathology and research laboratories use this histology fixative for to preserve tissue specimens. Every size of this histology fixative in the listing, 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon, is sold for professional laboratory use.
How is this product packaged?
Each configuration is sold as listed, priced per the package shown on its option, in 16 oz, 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon. The package quantity is stated on each configuration, from 16 oz to 5 Gallon, so the amount arriving is clear before ordering.
