{"product_id":"ek-industries-10-nbf-formalin-fixative-1-gallon","title":"EK Industries 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin – Histology Fixative, 1 Gallon Bottle (Case of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEK Industries 10% Neutral Phosphate Buffered Formalin (NBF) Fixative\u003c\/strong\u003e is a convenient, ready-to-use histology fixative for routine tissue processing. Manufactured with high-purity reagent grade water and precisely buffered to a pH of 6.95–7.05, it follows AFIP formulation and is filtered to remove particulate contamination, helping deliver consistent fixation results for laboratory and pathology workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Histology reagent — tissue fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine histology fixation, tissue processors, and pathology workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended User:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinical laboratory, histology, and pathology professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e EK Industries Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41116124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBAA Compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAA Compliant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dating:\u003c\/strong\u003e McKesson acceptable dating — ships with ≥90 days remaining shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral Phosphate Buffered Formalin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.95 to 7.05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AFIP formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-stage filtration to eliminate particulate contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Adjustability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use — no dilution required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate for use in tissue processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffered to a tight pH range of 6.95–7.05 for consistent fixation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gallon per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-gallon bottle, packed 4 per case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Use \u0026amp; Care Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this NBF fixative in accordance with your facility’s histology and chemical hygiene protocols, and follow the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling, ventilation, PPE, and disposal. \u003cem\u003eGeneral guidance — always follow the cleaning and care instructions in your EK Industries owner’s manual or product SDS, and the protocols of your laboratory and waste-handling authority.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this fixative ready to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it is a ready-to-use 10% neutral phosphate buffered formalin fixative, no dilution required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What pH range does it maintain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is buffered to pH 6.95–7.05.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be used in tissue processors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it is appropriate for use in tissue processors and follows AFIP formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is each unit packaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A 1-gallon bottle, packaged 4 per case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the product dating policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: McKesson ships this item with at least 90 days of remaining shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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