Description
An intensive study from 1992 throughout 2000 has shown that Hemo-De® (d-Limonene) a terpene-based chemical with a pleasant citrus fragrance, was able to replace many of the clinical laboratories toxic reagents, such as carbol-xylene, xylene, ethyl acetate and formalin.
In Parasitology – Hemo-De replaces ethyl acetate in the concentration procedure; Hemo-De replaces carbol-xylene, xylene and formalin in the trichrome procedure.
In Histology – Hemo-De replaces xylene in most all procedures. Hem-De is a superior solvent and Clearing agent that can be used in all tissue processing, deparaffiniating and slide preparation.
Hemo-De Features:
– Soluble with alcohol and mounting media
– Biodegradable, non-corrosive, non-flammable (Combustible)
– Contains no benzene and no toluene
– Low toxicity levels
– Minimal tissue shrinkage
– Reasonably fast drying and leaves no residue
Hemo-De Application:
In Research and Medical – Hematology, Cytology, Pathology, Microbiology, Histology, Pathology, Hospital
In Mechanical Applications – Cleaning of machine parts, cleaning tools, engines etc.
In Electronic Applications – Circuits boards, electronic components, tools.
General Applications – Clean metal and glass surfaces. Dilute with water can be used to clean all plastic surfaces. Removal of adhesives, glues, tars…
Hem-De Information:
| Chemical name: |
d-Limonene (Terpene Hydrocarbon, n.o.s.) |
| Composition: |
d-Limonene, CAS [5989-27-5]98.0%
Butylated Hydroxyanisolve (BHA), CAS
[25013-16-5]…….<0.024% |
| Flash Point (TCC): |
121°F (49.4°C) |
| Boiling Point: |
349°F (176°C) @ 760mmHg |
| Freezing Point: |
-74°C |
| Shipping: |
Terpene Hydrocarbons, n.o.s. ID No.
04858003, Flammable Liquid, Group III |
References:
W.E. Aldeen and D. Hale. « Use of Hem-De to eliminate toxic agents used for concentration and trichrome staining of intestinal parasites » J. of Clinical Microbiology, July 1992, 1893- 1895, Vol. 30, No. 7
Metzger, Zvi DMD et al. « Gutta-Percha Softening: ‘Hem-De’ as a Xylene Substitute » J. of Endodontics ». 26(7):385-388, July 2000.
Devon C. Hale, MD; et al. « Use of a Single Slide Trichrome- Stained Concentrate for the detection of intestinal Parasites Stained Concentration Procedure for Ova and Parasites » American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Vol. 106, N0. 2. Aug. 1996.
J. M. Miller et al. « Biodegradable, effective substitute for xylene in the Ehrlich indole procedure ». J. of Clinical Microbiology, Aug. 1994, 2028-2030, Vol 32, No 8.
*Hemo-De® is a product of Scientific Solvents.
Technical Data Sheet : Xylene Substitute
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