However, I would be concerned if using Paraplast Plus (+) because it contains dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to infiltrate the tissue faster. It can be absorbed through bare skin and you get a garlic taste in your mouth, making you wonder what else was absorbed into your body (DMSO is used for transdermal drug administration). We wear gloves when working with molten Paraplast +, but not for microtomy of the solidified blocks.
Esther Esther C. Peters, Ph.D. Term Associate Professor Environmental Science & Policy George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 5F2 Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Office: David King Hall, Room 3050 Phone: 703-993-3462 Fax: 703-993-1066 e-mail: epete...@gmu.edu https://bluprd0511.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ET8XhF-xC0ytBErXdaN3U3lGqWmZNdAI_N-4nsEb0IjgUpeIoQa7EcVMJMh2oePPPKrrDjhwOvk.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fesp.gmu.edu ________________________________________ From: Rene J Buesa via Histonet <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 12:52 PM To: Johnson, Carole; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Handline paraffin It is absolutely NOT necessary to wear gloves when working with paraffin. This is NOT a harmful or "irritating" substance. It is just an oil of high molecular weight (mineral oil)René On Monday, August 3, 2015 12:48 PM, "Johnson, Carole via Histonet" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: This is kind of an odd question, but I was asked by a pathologist for any SOPs or references for the necessity of wearing gloves when embedding and working with paraffin. I am not aware of sources other than the MSDS for the different formulations. Does anyone require gloves to be worn during embedding, specifically related to paraffin hazards? Carole Johnson Carole Johnson, HT(ASCP)cm New Mexico Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Services 505.383.9299 To understand is to stand under, which is to look up, which is a good way to understand Confidentiality Notice: New Mexico has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state employees are public records. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. This e-mail, including all attachments is for the sole use of the intended recipients. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited unless specifically provided under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet