EMbed 812 Embedding Kit

Electron Microscopy Sciences' replacement for the discontinued Epon-812. Produces the same results in terms of preservation, handling, sectioning, and staining as the old Epon-812.

Two versions are available., The #14120 kit includes DMP-30. The #14121 Kit includes BDMA in place of DMP-30.

1. Hayat, M. A. Principles & Tech. for EM. Second Edition (1981)

2. Mascorro, J.A. and Kirby, G.S. Physical characteristics of "old" Epon 812 and various Epon-like replacements. Proc. 44th Ann. Meet. Electron. Microsc. Soc. Am., pp.222-223 (1986)

3. Mascorro, J.A. and Kirby, G.S. Novel Epoxy/Anhydride Alternatives for Biological Electron Microscopy: Physical and Perｆormance Characteristics of EMbed 812 and LX 112 in combination with NSA/NMA/DMAE. Proc. 47th Ann. Meet. EMSA., pp. 1000-1001 (1989).

4. Mascorro, J.A. and Kirby, G.S. Viscosity Characteristics and Hardening Rates for EMbed 812 and LX 112 with alternative Anhydride and Catalyst Choices. Proc. 49th Ann. Meet. EMSA. (1991).

14120 Kit consists of:
450 mL EMbed-812
450 mL DDSA; Specially Distilled
450 mL NMA
50 mL DMP-30

14121 Kit consists of:
450 mL EMbed-812
450 mL DDSA; Specially Distilled
450 mL NMA
50 mL BDMA