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FineFIX advantages

The benefits of FineFIX in the Grossing Room

  • The benefits of FineFIX in the Grossing RoomSimultaneous specimen fixation, dehydration and fat extraction while immersed in FineFIX.
  • Macro firming of specimens allows pathologists to easily palpate, dissect and cut thinner representative blocks.
  • Elimination of the slimy feel and consistency of fatty specimens for a rapid, easy clean up.
  • More "real-life" color compared to "grayish" appearance of formalin fixed specimens.
  • Easy detection of lymph nodes: an easy gray-white contrast following FineFIX fixation.

Low toxicity

Airborne Exposure Limits
The allowable exposure limits of FineFIX (when reconstituted into a working solution by the addition of ethanol) versus conventional Formalin (10%).
The improvement in airborne exposure limits further stresses the advantage of a formalin free laboratory, with the ensuing benefits for staff to work in significantly safer environment.

FineFIX (working solution)

1000 ppm (TWA)*

Formalin, 10%

0.75 ppm (TWA)*

* Time waited average

Savings in storage and disposal

Elimination of expensive disposal procedures such as chemical neutralization
Recycling of the ethanol component of FineFIX can be easily carried out
Disposal of FineFIX working solution can be carried out according to regulations for ETHANOL
Storage requirements for FineFIX concentrate fixative are 70% less than conventional diluted fixatives

Benefits of FineFIX in storage and shipping in cold climates

Benefits of FineFIX in storage and shipping in cold climatesFineFIX is ideal for storage and transport of specimens in cold climates. It will not freeze at temperatures as low as minus 50°C (122°F)