Features and Benfits of Hemo-De
Advantages of Hemo-De over xylene
- Biodegradable
- Non-corrosive
- Non-Combustible
- Does not contain benzene
- Low toxicity levels
- Minimal tissue shrinkage
- Pleasant citrus fragrance
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Clear to Colorless Liquid
- Slight Citrus Fragrance
- Boiling Point @ 760 mmHg is 349°F (176°C)
- Freezing Point is -101.2°F (-74°C)
- Vapor Pressure (mmHg) is 4.7mm @ 25°C
- Vapor Density 4.69
- Specific Gravety .8400 @ 20°C
- Flash Point 121°F (49.4°C)
- Insoluble in Water
- 1% Maximum Evaporation Rate
- Viscosity 3.5 Centipoises @ 25°C
Where to Use Hemo-De
- Hemo-De is an excellent solvent and clearing agent. It can be used in all tissue processing, deparaffinizing and diagnostic slide preparation.
- In cytology it can be used as a clearing agent and solvent.
- Procedures currently using xylene in hematology and microbiology can replace the xylene with Hemo-De.
- Hemo-De is soluble with absolute alcohol and mounting media.
- Hemo-De was found to be an excellent replacement for ethyl-acetate, carbol-xylene and xylene.
- In the Trichrome staining procedure Hemo-De helps remove residual background stain and water that can interfere with interpreting the stain.
- Hemo-De can be used to dissolve gutta-purcha in a variety of endodontic procedures
Other uses for Hemo-De (Safe-T-Solv)
- Safe-T Solv has been formulated to replace the highly toxic petroleum solvents commenly used for industrial and institutional applications. The pleasant orange fragrance is a non-toxic and non-corrosive solvent, and generally regarded as safe for food use by the FDA.
- Safe-T-Solv has excellent dissolving power which makes it an ideal cold spray for many types of equipment.
- Safe to use on metal parts such as automotive and aircraft parts, communications and electronic equipment, Laboratory and food equipment , electroplating systems and many other applications.