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Hexamethyldisilazane (DG)
HEXAMETHYLDISILAZANE (HMDS) For fast preparation of soft insect tissues, also bacteria and some other "hardy" specimens in lieu of CPD.
F.W. 161.40 B.P. 126.7°C.
Method: After complete dehydration up to 2 changes in abs. ethanol, treat specimens for 10min. in 1:1 ethanol : HMDS and then 3x10 min. in pure HMDS. Dry specimen on filter paper in a glass petri dish with the lid ajar within a fume hood.
Slower drying by refrigerating the Petri dish overnight (and warming it up before opening to avoid condensation) may be beneficial with sensitive specimens.
Int.J.Insect.Morph.Embryol., 12(4),201 (1983); Stain Tech., 58(6),347 (1983)
Store at room temperature
Ordering schedule: April, August, November.
We order from this manufacturer at the beginning of these months, for delivery to our warehouse after 4-6 weeks.