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Services, Polymers,

Equipment & Auxiliaries

for Plastination

C A T A L O G

Dear Customers of BIODUR® Products GmbH:

We are pleased to present the current edition of our retail catalog and would like to draw your attention to two major changes from previous version:

For the first time, the catalog lists a number of different services that the experts at BIODUR® Products GmbH offer to help you get started using our products. You have asked for comprehensive consultation and support services, and we hope that these services efficiently meet your needs.

Also for the first time, the catalog contains no price list. Omitting it makes allowances for the volatility of commodity prices and differences in international distribution channels. On request, we will be happy to provide you with current prices for your location.

Direct customers will continue to benefit from their current special conditions.

Over the 30-plus years since its founding, BIODUR® has grown into a global company that counts academic and other institutions as well as individuals among its satisfied customers. The continuing refinement of the plastination process, the worldwide interest in it, and the continuing high demand for our products foster our commitment to innovation. Our commitment is reflected in our expanded product range, which allows you to stay on the cutting edge of technology, environmental protection, and industrial safety.

With our comprehensive services, polymer systems, solutions for plastination projects, and complete equipment packages for plastination laboratories, we continue to provide comprehensive care for you.

If you need products in an area of plastination not covered in our catalog, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. In keeping with our philosophy, we will support you to best of our abilities.

We aim to make your experience with us a pleasure.

Your BIODUR® team

Heidelberg, May, 2012

CONTENTS

Introduction 4 Preservation by Plastination

I. Services 8 Consultation Services 8 On-Site Consultation Services 8 Delivery Services 8 Installation Services 8 Training Services

II. Polymers and Chemicals 9 Silicone Polymers 11 Silicone Hardeners 12 Epoxy Resins 13 Epoxy Hardeners 14 Epoxy Accelerators 15 Polyester Copolymer and Hardener 15 Additives 17 Solutions for Fixation by Vessel Injection 18 Agents for Formaldehyde-Free Embalming 19 Special Notes on BIODUR® Polymers 20 Overview of BIODUR® Polymers

III. Accessories & Technical Equipment 22 Accessories for Dehydration 25 Accessories for Forced Impregnation 30 Accessories for Sheet Plastination 34 Accessories for Polymer Curing 38 Plastination Deep-Freezers 40 Other Accessories 41 Recommendations for Equipping a Plastination Laboratory 42 BIODUR® Equipment Packages

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INTRODUCTION Preservation by Plastination The study of biological specimens is significantly impeded by decay. Thus for centuries, people have been looking for appropriate methods of preservation. Thanks to plastination, specimens can be preserved for research, teaching, and demonstration purposes in a lifelike and durable manner. Specimens are impregnated with special reactive polymers in a vacuum process. The mechanical (flexible or rigid) and optical (translucent or opaque) properties of the polymers used determine the characteristics of the preserved objects. Plastinated specimens are dry and odorless; they maintain their original surface relief and are identical to their pre-preservation state, down to the cellular level. Histological studies can even be performed on them. Plastination involves replacing the water and fat in tissues with a reactive polymer such as silicone rubber, epoxy, or a polyester resin: In a solvent bath, initially the tissue water is replaced by freeze-substitution, and later, at room temperature, the tissue fats are gradually replaced by acetone. The dehydrated and degreased specimen subsequently is placed into the polymer solution.

Plastinated specimens maintain their original surface relief.

Under vacuum conditions, the gaseous solvent is then continuously extracted from the specimen, creating a lower pressure that gradually drives the polymer into the tissue. After this “forced impregnation,“ the specimen is cured with special hardeners, UV radiation, or heat, depending on the polymer used.

Forced Impregnation: Under vacuum conditions, acetone escapes

from the tissue, creating a negative pressure inside the specimen that allows

the polymer to enter.

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Hardening of a silicone-impregnated specimen

in a gas curing box A special variation of plastination is so-called sheet plastination. With this method, specimens such as individual organs or entire bodies, mostly in a deep-frozen state, first are cut or sawn into slices that are 2 mm to 8 mm (about 1/12 in to 1/3 in) thick. These slices are placed between polymer nettings, dehydrated, degreased, and eventually impregnated with a polymer under vacuum conditions. To give the specimens a smooth surface, the impregnated slices either are cured between foil or have additional resin casted around them inside a flat chamber. The refractive index of the resin used determines the optical properties of the plastinated body slices: Epoxy resin yields translucency and good coloration of the various tissues. Polyester resin, which is used for plastination of brain slices, allows for particularly good discrimination between white and gray brain matter.

Filling a flat chamber with polymer

Plastinated slices of organs and bodies constitute excellent teaching materials in cross-sectional anatomy, a field of ever-increasing importance, and they correlate well with radiographic images. Serial translucent body slices are useful in various scientific research approaches. In addition, they are a suitable diagnostic aid in pathology because they allow for quick macroscopic-diagnostic screening of entire organs and organ specimens. Pathologically modified tissue areas can then be selectively analyzed with conventional histological methods.

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The plastination process has been constantly refined since its invention in 1977 at the Institute of Anatomy at Heidelberg. Today, it is recognized as a valid method of preservation and is practiced at more than 400 institutions in 40 countries. The main reasons for this widespread popularity are the toughness, the durability, the lifelikeness, and high teaching value of plastinated specimens. Note:

Numerous customer interviews and trainings have made clear that it is best to begin your own endeavors in plastination with the BIODUR® S 10 standard technique. This will allow you to master the technology through hands-on experience so that you can produce appealing specimens. This approach also will provide you with the foundation for mastering one or more sheet plastination techniques. Using your acquired knowledge and upgrading your plastination equipment accordingly will enable you to produce high-quality sheet plastinates within a reasonably short time. Experience has taught us that highly specialized plastination tasks, such as the exclusive production of brain slices, are not for beginners and require specific, in-depth training.

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C A T A L O G

For your reference, rounded nonmetric units are provided in parentheses for most dimensions, quantities, and temperatures. For exact measurements, please refer to the metric units.

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OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS I. SERVICES We have significantly updated our range of services to reflect your wishes to a significant degree. From project consultation to review of your local situation to delivery and installation, we now provide a full palette of top-quality customer care. We can even train your plastination staff in our facilities before we deliver your equipment, or we can conduct training after delivery, at your own laboratory. We now offer the following services: SC01 Preliminary Consultation Services

• Consultation on different methods of plastination (e.g., before a new laboratory is to be set up)

• Consultation to determine your specific needs, taking into account your plastination experience level, existing devices and chemicals, and the layout and capabilities of your premises

• Consultation on specific projects regarding the use of chemicals and devices

SV01 On-Site Consultation Services • Review of the compatibility of your premises with your plastination needs, with specific estimates

provided as needed

• On-site confirmation of compatibility of your premises with equipment requirements

• Creation of an action plan for your organization for preparation for device delivery/installation

SD01 Delivery Services

• Proper unpacking of delivered goods

• Comprehensive verification of order fulfillment and product integrity

• Preparation and placement of devices for installation

SI01 Installation Services

• Device installation

• Functionality testing

• Staff instruction on device operation

• Certification of installation

ST01 Training Services

• Training of staff involved in plastination processes

• Training in common plastination processes

• Special training as required for your specific needs

• Analysis of your processes and recommendation of potential improvements

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II. POLYMERS & CHEMICALS Plastination with BIODUR® Silicones Silicone polymers S 10, S 15, S 49, and S 14 Red are available for different applications. The impregnation or processing mixture consists of the silicone polymer and the added hardener. Final curing of S 10, S 15, and S 49 is achieved with hardener S 6 in its gaseous state. (For equipment, see also the section on “Accessories for Polymer Curing,“ page 34). Silicone Polymers KSK01 BIODUR® S 10 – Suitable for all putrefiable macroscopic specimens. The S 10 standard technique is easy to handle, not susceptible to mistakes, and requires only a relatively small amount of technical equipment. Thus, it is especially suitable for beginners.

BIODUR® S 10/BIODUR® S 3 impregnation bath can be continuously used until completely depleted or can be frozen at –70°C (–94°F).

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSK01A15.0 BIODUR® S 10 1 barrel 15.0 kg KSK01A50.0 BIODUR® S 10 1 barrel 50.0 kg

Human heart, plastinated with BIODUR® S 10 KSK02 BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish – Same properties as BIODUR® S 10, but with a reddish tint, to make plastinated muscles appear more lifelike.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSK02A15.0 BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish 1 barrel 15.0 kg KSK02A50.0 BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish 1 barrel 50.0 kg

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KSK03 BIODUR® S 15 – Silicone of low viscosity and reactivity, allowing for impregnation at room temperature. Recommended for the plastination of archeological wooden objects of any size, especially because wood can be impregnated with BIODUR® S 15 using ethanol as the final dehydration intermedium. BIODUR® S 15 is also recommended for the plastination of organs and organ packages (not suitable for skeletal muscle specimens).

Human stomach, plastinated with BIODUR® S 15

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSK03A15.0 BIODUR® S 15 1 barrel 15.0 kg KSK03A50.0 BIODUR® S 15 1 barrel 50.0 kg

KSK05 BIODUR® S 49 – High-viscosity silicone for the surface treatment of specimens that in their final state are supposed to be shiny and of high-impact strength. Examples of recommended use include joint planes, placentas, and cut surfaces of organs. Before gas curing, thinly coat specimens with BIODUR® S 49/BIODUR® S 3. Afterward, cure with BIODUR® S 6. For use on already-cured silicone specimens, the surface must first be treated with BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 (page 16).

Human placenta of twins, injected with BIODUR® Epoxy Red and Blue,

plastinated with S 10, surface treated with S 49

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSK05A0.5 BIODUR® S 49 1 bottle 0.5 kg

KSK04 BIODUR® S 14 Red – Low-viscosity silicone for color injection of vessels in fresh and formalin-fixed specimens. Not capillary-passable (unlike epoxy resin BIODUR® E 20 Pus; see page 13). Specimens injected with BIODUR® S 14 Red may be dehydrated for plastination purposes in acetone. However, they will only temporarily (<24 h) withstand methylene chloride.

Item # Product Unit Capacity KSK04A1.0 BIODUR® S 14 Red 1 bottle 1.0 kg

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Silicone Hardeners KSH01 BIODUR® S 1 – Hardener (infiltration hardener) for BIODUR® S 10-impregnated and BIODUR® S 15-impregnated specimens for fast curing of deep or sealed-off areas of specimens (e.g., deep gluteus muscle region, prostate gland, erector spinae muscle). Infiltration hardening is done in parallel to gas hardening. Not recommended for general use, owing to possible loss of optical and/or mechanical quality. Also use hardener BIODUR® S 1 for curing injection polymer BIODUR® S 14 Red.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSH01A0.1 BIODUR® Hardener S 1 1 bottle 0.1 L

KSH02 BIODUR® S 3 – Hardener (silicone chain elongator) for BIODUR® S 10, BIODUR® S 15, and BIODUR® S 49. Causes gradual thickening of silicone without causing it to cure when used alone. If BIODUR® S 3 is stored for extended periods of time, a white deposit may form at the bottom of the bottle that can be dissolved by slowly and briefly warming to +50°C (+120°F) and shaking.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSH02A0.15 BIODUR® Hardener S 3 1 bottle 0.15 L KSH02A0.5 BIODUR® Hardener S 3 1 bottle 0.5 L

KSH03 BIODUR® S 6 – Hardener (cross-linking agent) for gas curing of BIODUR® silicone polymers S 10, S 15, and S 49.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KSH03A1.0 BIODUR® Hardener S 6 1 bottle 1.0 L

BIODUR® Silicone Hardeners

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Epoxy Resins KEP01 BIODUR® E 12 – Standard epoxy resin of medium viscosity for sheet plastination; translucent, firm, and slightly flexible when cured. Choose from different hardeners to vary the properties of the specimens: BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 1: Standard epoxy resin for sheet plastination. The properties of the hardener produce especially good staining of specimens. BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 6 and accelerator BIODUR® E 600: Suited for plastinated tissue slices to be examined histologically. The cured polymer can be removed from the specimen with a saturated solution of sodium methylate in anhydrous methanol. BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 7 and accelerator BIODUR® E 700: For producing thin-ground section specimens. The cured polymer becomes very firm and cannot be separated from the glass.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEP01A5.0 BIODUR® E 12 1 bucket 5.0 kg KEP01A10.0 BIODUR® E 12 1 bucket 10.0 kg KEP01A30.0 BIODUR® E 12 1 hobbock 30.0 kg

Section of a transparent body slice, a longitudinal section of Section of a transparent body slice at the level of the right the upper body, plastinated with BIODUR® E 12/E 1 the kidney, plastinated with BIODUR® E 12/E 1

BIODUR® E 12 will partially crystallize after only a few days, especially when stored cool. Heat to +50°C to +70°C (+120°F to +160°F) before use. It is advisable to order BIODUR® E 12 in buckets of a size compatible with the available heating cabinets.

KEP02 BIODUR® E 13 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 8: Epoxy resin system with a very long processing time and a reduced tendency to yellow.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEP02A5.0 BIODUR® E 13 1 bucket 5.00 kg KEP02A10.0 BIODUR® E 13 1 bucket 10.0 kg KEP02A30.0 BIODUR® E 13 1 hobbock 30.0 kg

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KEP03-KEP05 BIODUR® E 20 Plus – Capillary-passable epoxy resin for color-contrast presentation of vessels in plastination and for the manufacturing of corrosion specimens. BIODUR® E 20 Plus is characterized by very low viscosity, great firmness and a low (<2%) tendency to shrink, is resistant to acetone, and can withstand methylene chloride for a short period of time (<24 h). The processing properties and the flexibility of the cured resin can be widely varied by using appropriate additives (plasticizers, organic solvents; see page 16). Available in clear, red, or blue. BIODUR® E 20 Plus Clear can be pigmented with dye pastes (see page 16) as required.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEP03A1.0 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Clear 1 can 1.0 kg KEP04A1.0 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Red 1 can 1.0 kg KEP05A1.0 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Blue 1 can 1.0 kg

Human heart (corrosion specimen),

injected with BIODUR® E 20 Plus Red Epoxy Hardeners

Store BIODUR® epoxy hardeners in the airtight original packaging! KEH01 BIODUR® E 1 – Standard amine hardener for BIODUR® E 12. Its chemical properties ensure good color differentiation of the individual tissues when using E 12.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEH01A1.5 BIODUR® Hardener E 1 1 canister 1.5 kg

KEH02 BIODUR® E 6 – Anhydride hardener for curing BIODUR® E 12 in histological applications.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEH02A2.5 BIODUR® Hardener E 6 1 canister 2.5 kg

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KEH03 BIODUR® E 7 – Anhydride hardener for BIODUR® E 12 epoxy resin.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEH03A1.0 BIODUR® Hardener E 7 1 can 1.0 kg

KEH04 BIODUR® E 8 – Anhydride hardener for BIODUR® E 13 epoxy resin. No addition of accelerator required.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEH04A1.0 BIODUR® Hardener E 8 1 can 1.0 kg

BIODUR® E 7 and BIODUR® E 8 will solidify at room temperature. Heat to +70°C (+160°F) before

use. BIODUR® E 7 and BIODUR® E 8 are highly hygroscopic anhydride hardeners. Contact with

moisture decreases activity. KEH05 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Hardener – Amine hardener for BIODUR® E 20 Plus. Contains solvent for favorable flow properties.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEH05A0.6 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Hardener 1 can 0.6 kg

Horizontal sections of the left and right foot,

plastinated with BIODUR® E 12/E 1

Epoxy Accelerators The use of anhydride hardeners BIODUR® E 6 and BIODUR® E 7 requires the addition of an accelerator in order for the resin-hardener system to actually harden. KEB01 BIODUR® Accelerator E 600 – Amine accelerator for curing BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 6.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEB01A0.1 BIODUR® Accelerator E 600 1 bottle 0.1 L

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KEB02 BIODUR® Accelerator E 700 – for curing BIODUR® epoxy resins in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 7.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEB02A0.01 BIODUR® Accelerator E 700 1 bottle 0.01 kg

BIODUR® Accelerator E 700 is a strongly hygroscopic bromate. Store it in a dry place. If the

substance gets clumpy during extended storage or because of high humidity, pulverize it before use.

Polyester Copolymer and Hardener KPC01 BIODUR® P 40 – For brain-slice sheet plastination. BIODUR® P 40 is characterized by a low viscosity. BIODUR® P 40 can be cured with peroxide hardener BIODUR® A 4 (see below) or entirely by UV-curing (UV-A curing chamber, page 34).

Item # Product Unit Quantity KPC01A5.0 BIODUR® P 40 1 canister 5.0 kg

KPH01 BIODUR® Hardener A 4 – Peroxide hardener for BIODUR® P 40. Add this to the polyester resin if no device for UV curing is available. Recommended ratio: two parts by volume of BIODUR ® A 4 to 100 parts by volume of BIODUR ® P 40.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KPH01A0.1 BIODUR® Hardener A 4 (for P 40) 1 bottle 0.1 L

BIODUR® P 40 polyester copolymers and the accompanying hardeners must be stored in a cool (0°C to +5°C; +32°F to +40°F), dark place at all times.

To avoid any temperature-related loss in quality, these products will be shipped by airfreight to all remote destinations. Because of this, these products may be shipped separately from other items in your order. The shipping method can be negotiated individually with the customer.

Brain slice, plastinated with BIODUR® P 40

Additives KAD01 BIODUR® Plasticizer AE 10 – For BIODUR® epoxy resins. The recommended ratio of AE 10 to epoxy resin is up to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD01A1.0 BIODUR® Plasticizer AE 10 1 bottle 1.0 kg

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KAD02 BIODUR® Glass-Separator AE 30 – For the separation of the cured specimen from the glass walls of the flat chamber when using E 12. Ratio: 5% by weight (see the table on page 20).

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD02A0.3 BIODUR® Glass-Separator AE 30 1 bottle 0.3 kg

Store in a cool place (+5°C; +40°F). KAD03 BIODUR® Red Pigment AC 05 – Powder for dyeing of silicone polymers and epoxy resins in contrast preparations of vessels. Recommended ratio: 2% (w/w) of the polymer mixture.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD03A0.1 BIODUR® Red Pigment (Powder) AC 05 1 bottle 0.1 kg

KAD04 BIODUR® Red Staining Solution AC 10 – For the dyeing of macroscopic specimens in formalin solutions or in acetone. Color: pastel pink. Ratio: 10 mL Red AC 10 to 20 L of dyeing solution. Repeated use of the dyeing solution is possible.

Item # Product Unit Quantity

KAD04A0.1 BIODUR® Red Staining Solution AC 10 (concentrate) 1 bottle 0.1 L

KAD05-KAD09 BIODUR® Color Pastes AC 50, AC 52–AC 55 – For the dyeing of epoxy resin and silicone resin. Even after silicone impregnation and curing, specimens (e.g., fish) can be painted by using a mixture of silicone, dye paste (2%), and adhesion mediator AS 70 (see below). If necessary, the dyed polymer mixture can be diluted with solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (BIODUR® MEK; see below) or methylene chloride.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD05A0.1 BIODUR® Paste Red AC 50 1 bottle 0.1 kg KAD06A0.1 BIODUR® Paste Blue AC 52 1 bottle 0.1 kg KAD07A0.1 BIODUR® Paste Corn Yellow AC 53 1 bottle 0.1 kg KAD08A0.1 BIODUR® Paste Green AC 54 1 bottle 0.1 kg KAD09A0.1 BIODUR® Paste Black AC 55 1 bottle 0.1 kg

KAD10 BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 – For the surface treatment of cured silicone-impregnated specimens before coating with dyed or colorless silicone resin.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD10A0.1 BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 1 bottle 0.1 L

KAD11 BIODUR® Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) – Temporary solvent for epoxy resins for vessel injection and for dyed polymer mixtures for surface treatments. Lowers viscosity and prolongs the processing time of polymer mixtures.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD11A1.0 BIODUR® Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) 1 bottle 1.0 L

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KAD12 BIODUR® Barium Sulfate AC 85 – An additive to injection polymers for generating radiographic contrast. White, fine-grained powder. Protect from moisture to prevent clumping.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KAD12A0.1 BIODUR® Barium Sulfate AC 85 1 bottle 0.1 kg

Radiographs of bull’s testicles after injection with BIODUR® E 20 Plus

Without additive BIODUR® AC 85 With additive BIODUR® AC 85

Solutions for Fixation by Vessel Injection KEM04-KEM05 BIODUR® Solution U – Red-pigmented solution for vessel injection, ready to use. Available with 5% or 10% polymer content. Formaldehyde content: 16%–18%. The fixing, aqueous liquid part of the solution penetrates gradually after injection into the surrounding tissue, while the plastic component remains inside the vessels and hardens there. Specimens injected with BIODUR® Solution U are suitable for subsequent silicone plastination.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEM04A5.0 BIODUR® Solution U 5% 1 barrel 5.0 kg KEM05A5.0 BIODUR® Solution U 10% 1 barrel 5.0 kg

If stored cold, BIODUR® Solution U

tends to thicken or solidify. This can be reversed by gentle heating to +50°C to +60°C (+120°F to +140°F) and then stirring.

Fixation by vessel injection

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KEM06 BIODUR® Solution 07 – Low-viscosity polymer solution with very good flow properties, suitable for contrasting the smallest vessels. It has no fixative properties and is often injected in advance to reach fine vessels rapidly, and then fixing Solution U is immediately added.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEM06A1.0 BIODUR® Solution 07 5% 1 bottle 1.0 kg

KEM08 BIODUR® U Set – Set consisting of BIODUR® Solution U (5%), BIODUR® Solution U (10%), and BIODUR® Solution 07.

Item # Product Unit KEM08A11.0 BIODUR® U Set 1 set

Agents for Formaldehyde-Free Embalming The following agents provide effective embalming fluids when mixed with liquids as described: KEM01 BIODUR® Fix A 10 – Preserving allantoin derivative, powdery, with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEM01A1.0 BIODUR® Fix A 10 1 bottle 2.0 kg

KEM02 BIODUR® Fix T 20 – Mixture of amphoteric surfactants with broad-spectrum antimicrobial effects.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEM02A1.0 BIODUR® Fix T 20 1 bottle 1.0 L

KEM03 BIODUR® Pine Oil – Acts as a deodorant.

Item # Product Unit Quantity KEM03A1.0 BIODUR® Pine Oil 1 bottle 1.0 L

These products are mixed with water, triethylene glycol, and n-propanol as follows, forming a ready-to-use injection solution (in parts by weight): Water 30 N-propanol 30 Triethylene glycol 25 BIODUR® Fix A 10 8 BIODUR® Fix T 20 4 BIODUR® Pine Oil 3 The proportions of water, n-propanol, and triethylene glycol may be varied as required (e.g., to change the flow properties of the solution).

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Special Notes on BIODUR® Polymers

Because of the complex nature of polymer systems required for plastination, we always recommend purchasing entire polymer kits (i.e., the polymers together with the matching hardeners and additives in the quantities required). This is especially true for beginners in plastination.

Experience has shown that the use of unsuitable polymer combinations may cause significant complications, such as these:

(a) Insufficient impregnation or curing of the specimens due to demixing of the polymer components under vacuum conditions or the incomplete chemical binding of monomers and hardeners due to stoichiometric imbalances of the reactive mixture. Both chemical effects will lead to stickiness and unpleasant odors of the specimens, and in duromers may also cause tension cracks.

(b) Over the years, polymers may release compounds that have not completely hardened, and these may in turn cause skin irritations.

(c) Depolymerization due to unintended secondary reactions of chemical compounds of the plastinated tissues with compounds of the polymer mixtures. These may manifest only years after the specimen has been produced.

See data on mixing ratios, processing times, and shelf life on pages 20–21.

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Overview of BIODUR® Polymers

Polymer Application (Examples)

Hardener Additives Mixing Ratios

Min. Processing Time (Approximate)

Silicones:

S 10 Silicone standard method for macroscopic specimens; universal use

S 3/S 6

1% (v/v) S 3 added to S 10

+20°C (+70°F): 3 weeks –25°C (–15°F): 3 months

S 10 B Reddish

Red-colored silicone; plastinated muscles appear more lifelike

S 3/S 6

1% (v/v) S 3 added to S 10 B Reddish

+20°C (+70°F): 3 weeks –25°C (–15°F): 3 months

S 15 Archeological wood, organs, organ packages S 3/S 6

1% (v/v) S 3 added to S 15 +20°C (+70°F): 6 months

S 49 Surface treatment (dyed or transparent; shiny) S 3/S 6

AS 70 (surface pretreat-ment)

1% (v/v) S 3 added to S 49 +20°C (+70°F): 1 week

S 14 Red Vessel injections into specimens to be silicone-impregnated S 1

1%–10% (v/v) S 1 added to S 14 Red

30 min to several days (depends on temperature)

Epoxy Resins:

E 12 (E 12/E 1)

Transparent body slices for research and museums (sandwich method)

E 1 AE 10 100 p.b.w. E 12 28 p.b.w. E 1 20 p.b.w. AE10

12–24 h (depending on amount and temperature)

E 12 (E 12/E 1)

Transparent body slices for research and museums (flat-chamber method)

E 1 AE 10 AE 30

95 p.b.w. E 12 26 p.b.w. E 1

5 p.b.w. AE 30 20 p.b.w. AE 10*

12–24 h (depending on amount and temperature)

E 12 (E 12/E 6)

Transparent body slices for histological purposes

E 6 E 600

100 p.b.w. E 12 50 p.b.w. E 6 0.5 vol.-% E 600 (relative to total amount)

+20°C (+70°F): 5 days

E 12 (E 12/E 7) Ground sections E 7

E 700 AE 10

100 p.b.w. E 12 70 p.b.w. E 7 0.2% (v/v) E 700 (relative to total amount) 10 p.b.w. AE 10

+20°C (+70°F): 1 week

E 13 Transparent body slices; epoxy resin with long processing time E 8 100 p.b.w. E 13

58 p.b.w. E 8

Several days (depending on amount and temperature)

E 20 Plus Contrast presentation of vessels; manufacturing of corrosion specimens

E 20 Plus Hardener

MEK AE 10

100 p.b.w. E 20 Plus 55 p.b.w. E 20 Plus Hardener

40 min to several hours (depending on temperature and amount of additives

Polyester-Copolymer:

P 40 Plastination of brain slices A 4

2% (v/v) A 4 added to P 40

0°C to +5°C (+32°F to +40°F): 2 weeks (Store in the dark!)

*The E 12/E 1-Impregnation mixture contains 20 p.b.w. AE 10. The mixture for filling the flat chamber, however, contains no AE 10.

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Polymer Suitable Order Quantities

(Examples) Stability1 Notes Silicones:

S 10 S 10: 15 kg 50 kg S 3: 0.15 L 0.5 L S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 10

S 10, S 3, S 6: 1 year

Temporary storage of S 10/S 3-Impregnation Mixture at –70°C (–94°F) possible.

S 10 B Reddish

S 10 B: 15 kg 50 kg S 3: 0.15 L 0.5 L S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 10 B

S 10 B Reddish, S 3, S 6: 1 year

Temporary storage of S 10/S 3-Impregnation Mixture at –70°C (–94°F) possible.

S 15

S 15: 15 kg 50 kg S 3: 0.15 L 0.5 L S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 15

S 15, S 3, S 6: 1 year Suitable for impregnation at room temperature.

S 49

S 49: 0.5 kg S 3: 0.15 L

S 49: 1 year Prepare only enough for 1 day’s use. Apply before gas curing.

S 14 Red S 14 Red: 1 kg S 1: 0.1 L S 14 Red, S 1: 1 year Adjust processing time by varying hardener

ratio.

Epoxy Resins:

E 12 (E 12/E 1)

E 12: 5 kg 30 kg E 1: 1.5 kg 9 kg AE 10: 1 kg 6 kg

E 12, E 1, AE 10: 1 year

Warm crystallized E 12 to 50°–70°C (120°–160°F) before use. Add hardener only after cooling.

E 12 (E 12/E 1)

E 12: 5 kg 30 kg E 1: 1.5 kg 9 kg AE 30: 0.3 kg 1.8 kg AE 10: 1 kg 6 kg

E 12, E 1, AE 10: 1 year AE 30: 6 months at 0°C to +5°C (+32°F to +40°F)

Warm crystallized E 12 to 50°–70°C (120°–160°F) before use. Add hardener only after cooling.

E 12 (E 12/E 6)

E 12: 5 kg E 6: 2.5 kg E 600: 0.1 L

E 12, E 6, E 600: 1 year

Processing time extension possible by reduction of accelerator portion.

E 12 (E 12/E 7)

E 12: 5 kg E 7: 4 kg E 700: 0.02 kg AE 10: 1 kg

E 12, E 7, E 700, AE 10: 1 year

Warm hardener E 7 to approx. 60°C (140°F) before use.

E 13 E 13: 5 kg E 8: 3 kg

E 13, E 8: 1 year

Warm hardener E 8 to approx. 60°C (140°F) before use.

E 20 Plus E 20 Plus: 1 kg E 20 Plus Hardener: 0.6 kg

E 20 Plus, E 20 Plus Hardener: 1 year

Additive optional, for varying processing times and flexibility of the cured polymer.

Polyester-Copolymer:

P 40 P 40: 5 kg 30 kg A 4: 0.1 L 0.6 L

P 40, A 4: 6 months at 0°C to +5°C (+32°F to +40°F)

Always store P 40 and Hardener A 4 in a cool place. Cure P 40 with A 4 or solely with UV-A.

1At room temperature, unless otherwise stated.

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III. ACCESSORIES & TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT Accessories for Dehydration HD01A1.0 Acetonometer – Scaled glass areometer for the determination of the acetone concentration in acetone–water mixtures on a coarse (0%–100%) scale. Calibrated at +20°C (+70°F). Length approx. 290 mm (11.4 in). Measurements are taken with the included graduated cylinder. The percentage volume of acetone is read directly from the immersion level.

HD02A1.0 Acetonometer

HD02A1.0 Acetonometer – Scaled glass areometer for the determination of the acetone concentration in acetone–water mixtures on a fine (90%–100%) scale. Calibrated at +20°C (+70°F). Length approx. 390 mm (15.3 in). Measurements are taken with the included graduated cylinder. The percentage volume of acetone is read directly from the immersion level.

Item # Product Unit HD01A1.0 Acetonometer 0%–100% 1 piece HD02A1.0 Acetonometer 90%–100% 1 piece

HD19A1.0 Digital Thermometer – Handheld device with stainless steel probe. For measuring acetone temperature during dehydration and polymer temperature during forced impregnation. Measuring range: –50°C to +150°C (–58°F to +302°F). Resolution: 0.1°C for temperatures > –20°C (0.18°F for temperatures > –4°F); 1°C for temperatures ≤ –20°C (1.8°F for T < –4°F).

HD19A1.0 Digital Thermometer

Item # Product Unit HD19A1.0 Digital Thermometer 1 piece

HD03A1.0, HD04A1.0, HD05A1.0 Stainless Steel Drums – for holding specimens during dehydration and degreasing. Stainless steel lid, gasket, and clamp ring are included. HD03A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 35 L (9 gal); diameter: 345 mm (13 in); height: 490 mm (19 in; outer dimensions); weight: approx. 8 kg (17 lb). Suitable for smaller specimens up to the size of a human head. Useful complement for the small Heidelberg Plastination Unit (HI01A1.0) and/or the Heidelberg Plastination Kettle (HI02A1.0).

HD03A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum, 35 L

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HD04A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 100 L (26 gal); diameter: 590 mm (23 in); height: 450 mm (18 in; outer dimensions); weight: 11.9 kg (26 lb). Suitable for small to medium specimens as well as for organ and body slices (with Wire Basket HD06A1.0 as drum insert for stacking of slices). Freezer HK05A1.0 will hold two of these drums. Freezer HK06A1.0 will hold up to three. HD05A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 150 L (39 gal); diameter: 590 mm (23 in); height: 670 mm (26 in; outer dimensions); weight: 15 kg (33 lb). Suitable for all larger specimens as well as for organ and body slices (with Wire Basket HD06A1.0 as drum insert for stacking of slices). Freezer HK06A1.0 will hold three of these drums.

Item # Product Unit HD03A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum, 35 L 1 piece HD04A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum, 100 L 1 piece HD05A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum, 150 L 1 piece

HD16A1.0, HD17A1.0 Conveyor Pumps – Explosion-proof stainless steel pumps for safe transfer of large amounts of acetone. Length of suction pipe: 1 m (39.4 in); standard length of connecting hose: 2 m (78.8 in; different lengths are available upon request). Capacity: approx. 160 L/min (42.3 gal/min), depending on the conveying conditions. HD16A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone, Pneumatic – 470 W; max. operating pressure: 6 bars (87 psi). HD17A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone, Electric – 460 W, 230 V/50 Hz; power cord, 5 m (197 in).

HD17A1.0 Conveyor-Pump, electric

Item # Product Unit HD16A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone (Pneumatic) 1 piece HD17A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone (Electric) 1 piece

HD06A1.0 Wire Basket – For stacking of organ and body slices in sheet plastination during dehydration and degreasing. Plastic-coated. Outer dimensions: approx. 400 mm × 310 mm × 280 mm (16 in × 12 in × 11 in; l × w × h), inner dimensions: approx. 370 mm × 280 mm × 255 mm (14.5 in × 11 in × 10 in; l × w × h). Weight: approx. 1.9 kg (4.2 lb). Suitable as drum insert for Stainless Steel Drum HD04A1.0 or HD05A1.0. Separating Grids and Gauze (HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0 and HD14A50.0; see page 25) have been cut to fit this basket.

HD06A1.0 Wire Basket

Item # Product Unit HD06A1.0 Wire Basket, Angular 1 piece

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HD08A1.0 Sorting Mesh – Fine polymer netting, solvent resistant. For enclosure of loose parts (e.g., tarsal bones) of an entire specimen that should remain together during plastination to avoid time-consuming reallocation later on. Mesh width: 3 mm × 4 mm (0.11 in × 0.15 in); total width: 210 cm (82.6 in).

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HD08A10.0 Sorting Polymer Mesh, folded 1 piece 10 × 2.10 [m]

HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0, HD14A50.0 Polymer Gauze and Polymer Grids for Sheet Plastination – For stacking and stabilizing sawn or cut organ and body slices during dehydration, degreasing, and forced impregnation. 350 × 265 mm (13.8 in × 10.4 in), cut to size for Wire Basket HD06A1.0. HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze – For separation of single slices during forced impregnation.

Grids HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0, HD14A50.0

HD12A50.0 Separating Grid – For separation of single slices during dehydration and degreasing. Soft, flexible material with flow lines on both sides for optimum liquid exchange. Insert grid between individual body slices when stacking specimens. HD14A50.0 Stabilizing Grid – For stabilizing a stack of specimens during dehydration and degreasing. Insert a grid into the specimen stack every 10 to 15 body slices.

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HI15A50.0 Plastic Gauze 50 pieces 35 × 26.5 [cm] HD12A50.0 Separating Grid (Plastic) 50 pieces 35 × 26.5 [cm] HD14A50.0 Stabilizing Grid (Plastic) 50 pieces 35 × 26.5 [cm]

HD20A1.0 Stainless Steel Frame with Inserts for Brain Slices – For plastination of brain slices with P 40.

Item # Product Unit HD20A1.0 Stainless Steel Frame with Inserts for Brain

Slices 1 piece

HD21A1.0 Dehydration Container, Small – Stainless steel, with lid. Inner dimensions: approx. 123 cm × 24 cm × 60 cm (47 in × 9 in × 23 in; l × d × h). Fits Freezer HK05A1.0, which will hold two of these containers. Weight: approx. 40 kg (88 lb). HD22A1.0 Dehydration Container, Large – Stainless steel, with lid. Inner dimensions: approx. 166 cm × 64 cm × 60 cm (65 in × 25 in × 23.6 in; × d × h). Fits Freezer HK06A1.0. Well suited for the dehydration of large specimens (e.g., trunks) by freeze- HD21A1.0 Dehydration Container, Small substitution. Weight: approx. 100 kg (220 lb).

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Accessories for Forced Impregnation HI01A1.0 Plastination Unit, Small – Ideal for beginning plastination. Contains 1 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L (HI02A1.0), with 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum Tubing (HI07A1.0), 5 tube clamps, 1 Vacuum Pump 1.5 m3/h (page 29), 1 filling of pump oil, 1 Oil and Solvent Separator (HI08A1.0) (15 L/4 gal), 1 Bennert manometer (HI13A1.0), and 1 Vacuum Adjustment Valve (HI10A1.0). For cooling, we recommend Freezer HK05A1.0.

HI01A1.0 Plastination Unit, Small

Item # Product Unit HI01A1.0 Plastination Unit, Small (pump 230 V) Set

HI02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L (9 gal) – Stainless steel. Height: 490 mm (19 in); diameter: 345 mm (13 in; outer dimensions). Four fittings and glass cover (380 mm × 380 mm / 15 in × 15 in) for visual monitoring of the impregnation process. Silicone seal and 3 m (120 in) of vacuum tubing included. Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0 is suitable for the plastination of specimens up to the size of a human head. We recommend Stainless Steel Basket HI05A1.0 as an insert, and a vacuum pump with a displacement of 1.5 m3/h for vacuum generation (page 29). HI04A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI02A1.0 HI22A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI02A1.0 – Approx. 380 mm × 380 mm × 15 mm (15 in × 15 in × 0.6 in).

HI02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI03A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L (26 gal) – Stainless steel. Height: 455 mm (18 in); diameter: 590 mm (23 in; outer dimensions). Design equivalent to HI02A1.0; four fittings and glass cover (650 mm × 650 mm / 25 in × 25 in) for visual monitoring of the impregnation process. Silicone seal and 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum Tubing HI07A1.0 included. Plastination Kettle HI03 is suitable for the plastination of specimens of medium size and of organ and body slices. For vacuum generation we recommend a vacuum pump with a displacement of 6 m3/h (page 29). Freezer HK06A1.0 (page 38) is suitable for cooling. Impregnation Container HS30A1.0 (page 30) for stacked slices is suitable for this plastination kettle.

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HI06A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI03A1.0 HI23A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI03A1.0 – Approx. 650 mm × 650 mm × 20 mm (25 in × 25 in × 0.8 in).

Item # Product Unit HI02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L 1 piece HI03A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L 1 piece HI04A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI02A1.0 1 piece HI06A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI03A1.0 1 piece HI22A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI02A1.0 1 piece HI23A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI03A1.0 1 piece

Vacuum Chambers for Plastination – Freezer inserts made from stainless steel for forced impregnation. One side has straight, small flange fittings for vacuum tubing for connecting a manometer, a vacuum adjustment device, and a vacuum pump. The cover is made from 10-mm-thick (0.4-in-thick) safety glass, so that the impregnation process can be monitored and controlled. The glass cover is supported by a stainless steel insert. HI24A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Small – To accommodate specimens up to the size of a lower extremity. Inner dimensions: approx. 118 cm × 27 cm × 56 cm (46 in × 11 in × 22 in; l × d × h); fits Freezer HK05A1.0. Includes 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum Tubing (HI07A1.0). We recommend a vacuum pump with a displacement of 10 m3/h (see page 29). HI26A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate – For Vacuum Chamber, Small HI24A1.0, upon request. HI25A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Large – Inner dimensions: approx. 156 cm × 50 cm × 57 cm (61 in × 19 in × 22 in; l × d × h), suitable for large specimens such as entire trunks. Fits Freezer HK06A1.0. Includes 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum Tubing (HI07A1.0). We recommended a vacuum pump with a displacement of 16 m3/h (see page 29). HI27A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate – For Vacuum Chamber, Large HI25A1.0, upon request.

HI25A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Large

Item # Product Unit HI24A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Small 1 piece HI25A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Large 1 piece HI26A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI24A1.0 1 piece HI27A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI25A1.0 1 piece

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HI05A1.0 Stainless Steel Basket – Insert with foldable carrying handle. Fits the small Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0. Facilitates specimen immersion into and removal from the impregnation bath and also serves as drip-off grid.

HI05A1.0 Stainless Steel Basket HI07A1.0 Vacuum Tubing – For connecting vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, vacuum adjustment devices, and solvent separators. Material: silicone. Inner diameter: 9.5 mm (0.4 in).

HI07A1.0 Vacuum Tubing HI08A1.0 Separator for Oil and Solvents – Condensation and collecting vessel for extracted solvent and oil vapor generated during forced impregnation. Consists of a plastic barrel with removable lid. Lid has connectors for vacuum tubing. Vacuum tubing is used to connect the separator with the vacuum pump on the one side and with waste air exhaust on the other side. Capacity: 15 L (4 gal). Vacuum tubing included (2 m × 2 m/2 in × 80 in).

If the separator is placed inside a freezer,

virtually all of the extracted solvent can be recovered. At room temperature, only partial recovery is possible.

HI08A1.0 Separator for Oil and Solvents

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HI05A1.0 Stainless Steel Basket for HI02A1.0 1 piece HI07A1.0 Vacuum Tubing Per meter 9.5 × 5.5 [mm] HI08A1.0 Separator for Oil and Solvents 1 piece

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HI10A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Valve – Simple needle valve for manual control of negative pressure during forced impregnation via admission of external air. HI11A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Unit – Consists of a Y-shaped vacuum tubing system with two Vacuum Adjustment Valves (HI10A1.0). The adjustment unit allows for finer adjustment than a single valve.

HI10A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Valve HI11A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Unit

Item # Product Unit HI10A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Valve 1 piece HI11A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Unit 1 piece

HI13A1.0 Bennert Manometer – Vacuum meter with sliding mirror glass scale for easy, parallax-free reading. Measuring range: 0 mm Hg to approx. 150 mm Hg (0 mbar to230 mbar); graduation of scale: 1 mbar; connectors: 8-mm (0.3-in) glass fittings; weight: approx. 600 g (1.3 lb). HI14A1.0 Digital Manometer – Measuring range: 0 mbar to approx. 1100 mbar; absolute resolution: 1 mbar. Powered by 9-V battery (included). Casing: ABS plastic, black. Dimensions: 150 mm × 86 mm × 30 mm (5.9 in × 3.4 in × 1.2 in; l × w × d).

HI13A1.0 Bennert Manometer HI14A1.0 Digital Manometer

Item # Product Unit HI13A1.0 Bennert Manometer (incl. blind plug) 1 piece HI14A1.0 Digital Manometer (incl. battery) 1 piece

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HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze – For separation of single slices during forced impregnation. Cut to size for Wire Basket HD06A1.0. Dimensions: approx. 350 mm × 265 mm (13.8 in × 10.4 in).

HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze 50 pieces 35 × 26.5 [cm]

Vacuum Pumps – Rotary vane vacuum pumps, for crude and fine vacuum generation in plastination. One filling of pump oil is included.

The required displacement of a plastination vacuum pump depends on the volume of the impregnation bath and the volume of the immersed specimen. As a rule of thumb, we recommend a displacement of 1 m3/h per 10 L (2.6 gal) of impregnation bath. For the small Heidelberg Plastination Kettle (HI02A1.0), for example, with its average filling volume of 15 L (3.9 gal) of impregnation bath, we recommend a pump with a displacement of 1.5 m3/h. When in doubt, opt for the lower of the two speeds you are considering.

HI21A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 16 m3/h

Please contact us if you have questions about pumping of acetone vapor and explosion prevention. HI18A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 1.5 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 15 L (4 gal), recommended for the Small Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0. HI19A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 6 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 60 L (8 gal), recommended for the large Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI03A1.0. HI20A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 10 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 120 L (31.7 gal), recommended for the Small Vacuum Chamber HI24A1.0. HI21A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 16 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 200 L (52.8 gal), recommended for the Large Vacuum Chamber HI25A1.0. HI12A5.0 Vacuum Pump Oil – Low vapor pressure, suitable for all vacuum pumps offered in our catalog. Viscosity: approx. 100 mm2/s at 40°C (104°F).

Item # Product Unit Quantity HI18A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 1.5 m³/h (230 V) 1 piece HI19A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 6 m³/h (230 V) 1 piece HI20A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 10 m³/h (230 V) 1 piece HI21A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 16 m³/h (230 V) 1 piece HI12A5.0 Vacuum Pump Oil, 5 L 1 canister 5 L

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HI16A1.0 Mixing Rod, Small – For mixing of impregnation resins and hardeners. Length: approx. 50 cm (20 in). HI17A1.0 Mixing Rod, Large – For mixing of impregnation resins and hardeners. Length: approx. 59 cm (23 in). HI28A1.0 Vacuum Lifting Pad – Facilitates lifting of glass plates from plastination kettles or vacuum chambers. Maximum load: 150 kg (330 lb).

HI28A1.0 Vacuum Lifting Pad

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HI16A1.0 Mixing Rod, Small 1 piece 50 cm HI17A1.0 Mixing Rod, Large 1 piece 59 cm HI28A1.0 Vacuum Lifting Pad (for glass plates) 1 piece

Accessories for Sheet Plastination HS01A20.0 Safety Glass Plates – For the construction of flat chambers for sheet plastination with E 12. Beveled edges, butted corners. Size: 450 mm × 350 mm (18 in × 14 in); thickness: 3 mm (0.1 in). HS02A20.0 Floating Glass Plates – For the construction of flat chambers for sheet plastination with the P 40-method. Beveled edges, butted corners. Size: 450 mm × 350 mm (18 in × 14 in); thickness: 2 mm (0.08 in). HS30A1.0 Impregnation Container for HI03A1.0 – Stainless steel container with two removable handles for holding slices stacked between plastic grids during forced impregnation. Fits into the Large Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI03A1.0. Dimensions: approx. 375 mm × 285 mm × 355 mm (18 in × 11 in × 14 in; w × d × h).

HS30A1.0 Impregnation Container

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HS01A20.0 Safety Glass Plates, 3 mm 20 pieces 350 × 450 [mm] HS02A20.0 Floating Glass Plates, 2 mm 20 pieces 350 × 450 [mm] HS30A1.0 Impregnation Container for HI03A1.0 1 piece 375 x 285 x 355 [mm]

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Silicone Gaskets – Spacers for flat chamber construction in sheet plastination. The required thickness of the gasket depends on the thickness of the specimens. The gasket should be 2 mm to 3 mm thicker than the section to be plastinated, because the binder clips (see below) used for the construction of the flat chamber will compress the gasket. Silicone gaskets are reusable after removal of polymerized resin residues by immersion in acetone. About 1.6 m (63 in) of silicone gasket are required per flat chamber if 35 cm × 45 cm (14 in × 18 in) glass plates are used. HS033A25.0 – HS13A10.0 Silicone Gaskets

Item # Product Unit HS03A25.0 Silicone Gasket, 3 mm, rolled 25 m HS04A50.0 Silicone Gasket, 4 mm, rolled 50 m HS05A50.0 Silicone Gasket, 5 mm, rolled 50 m HS07A50.0 Silicone Gasket, 6 mm, rolled 50 m HS09A10.0 Silicone Gasket, 8 mm, rolled 10 m HS11A10.0 Silicone Gasket, 10 mm, rolled 10 m HS13A10.0 Silicone Gasket, 12 mm, rolled 10 m

HS14A50.0 Polyester Foil Sheets – For hardening using the draining method and the sandwich method of E 12-impregnated transparent body slices. Thickness: 100 μm, cut to 40 cm × 50 cm (16 in × 20 in); transparent. The sheets are slightly larger than the glass plates, so any superfluous resin can easily drain.

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HS14A50.0 Polyester Foil Sheets 100 µm 50 pieces 40 × 50 [cm]

HS15A12.0, HS16A12.0, HS17A12.0 Binder Clips/Fold-Back Clamps – A multipurpose tool for the plastination laboratory. Binder clips are primarily used to assemble flat chambers for sheet plastination. At least 14 clips are required per flat chamber if 35 cm × 45 cm (14 in × 18 in) glass plates are used. The medium binder size (HS16A12.0) is suitable for single flat chambers with silicone gaskets of ≤10 mm (≤0.4 in) thick. The large binder clip size (HS15A12.0) is suitable when thicker gaskets are used.

HS17A12.0 Fold-Back Clamps

Small binder clips (HS17A12.0) are used as a tool for sealing flat chambers when using P 40.

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HS15A12.0 Fold-Back Clamps, Large 12 pieces 51 mm HS16A12.0 Fold-Back Clamps, Medium 12 pieces 32 mm HS17A12.0 Fold-Back Clamps, Small 12 pieces 19 mm

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HS18A1.0, HS19A1.0 Hand Clamps – For vertical positioning of flat chambers during sheet plastination. HS19A1.0 length: approx. 15 cm (6 in); HS18A1.0 length: approx. 23 cm (9 in).

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HS18A1.0 Hand clamps, Large 1 piece 23 cm HS19A1.0 Hand clamps, Small 1 piece 15 cm

HS20A10.0 Flat Funnel – Flexible funnel for filling flat chambers with resin during sheet plastination.

HS20A10.0 Flat Funnel

Item # Product Unit HS20A10.0 Flat Funnel 10 pieces

HS21A1.0 Deaeration Wire – Custom-made, 1-mm-thick stainless steel wire with handle for the manual removal of air bubbles from flat chambers freshly filled with resin. Length: 40 cm (16 in).

HS21A1.0 Deaeration Wire HS22A1.0 Positioning Wire

HS22A1.0 Positioning Wire – Custom-made, 4-mm-thick stainless steel wire with handle for final positioning of plastinated organ and body slices in flat chambers freshly filled with resin. Length: 50 cm (20 in).

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HS21A1.0 Deaeration Wire 1 piece 40 cm HS22A1.0 Positioning Wire 1 piece 50 cm

HS23A50.0 and HS25A50.0 Silicone Tubing: Because of its high elasticity, silicone tubing is particularly suitable for sealing flat chambers during plastination of brain slices. The tubing also facilitates the removal of air bubbles from resin-filled chambers.

Item # Product Unit HS23A50.0 Silicone Tubing for 4-mm brain slices 50 m HS25A50.0 Silicone Tubing for 6-mm brain slices 50 m

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HS27A0.2 BIODUR® Sealant – Polymer paste for sealing flat chambers using P 40.

Item # Product Unit Quantity HS27A0.2 BIODUR® Sealant (P 40) 1 can 0.2 kg

HS28A1.0 Rotary Slicer – For cutting brain and other organ slices in sheet plastination. Casing: matt eloxal. All parts coming into contact with the material to be sliced are made of high-quality aluminum eloxal. Hollow ground knife with hard chromium coating. Easy to clean, low energy consumption, electricity supply in accordance with technical data as required.

HS28A1.0 Rotary Slicer Technical Specifications: Blade diameter: 330 mm (13 in) Knife speed: 266 min–1 Max. cutting capacity: Diameter 246 mm (9.7 in) or 290 mm × 246 mm (11.4 in × 9.7 in) Slice adjustment: 0 mm to 24 mm (9.4 in), infinite External dimensions: 725 mm × 570 mm × 470 mm (28.5 in × 22.4 in × 18.5 in, w × d × h) Working area: approx. 770 mm × 786 mm (30 in × 31 in) Electrical protection: IP33 Weight: approx. 43 kg (95 lb) Electrical characteristics:

AC Single-Phase 230 V–50 Hz, 1.79 A. 0.36 kW AC Three-Phase 230 V/400V–50 Hz, 1.2 A/0.68 A, 0.31 kW

HS29A1.0 Special Band Saw for Sheet Plastination – Stainless steel, with cooled stop, especially suitable for cutting of whole-body slices with low slice thickness. Stop is easy to disassemble for cutting thicker slices. Available upon request.

Item # Product Unit HS28A1.0 Rotary Slicer (for brain and organ slices) 1 piece HS29A1.0 Band Saw for Sheet Plastination 1 piece

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Accessories for Polymer Curing HH01A1.0 Membrane Pump for Gas Curing – For vaporizing silicone hardener S 6 during . Included are 2 m (80 in) of polyethylene tubing, which will be attached to the pump, with its other end dipped into the gas hardener. Characteristics: 230 V, 2.5 W; pump capacity: 60 L/h (15.8 gal/h).

HH01A1.0 Membrane Pump For Gas Curing

Item # Product Unit HH01A1.0 Membrane Pump for Gas Curing (230 V) 1 piece

HH02A1.0 UV-A Curing Unit – Suitable for curing brain slices impregnated with polyester resin. Closed aluminum construction, with internal tray for receiving a flat chamber. Fan for heat removal. Dimensions: approx. 950 mm × 730 mm × 640 mm (18.9 in × 18.5 in × 21.2 in; w × d × h). Weight: approx. 60 kg (94.8 lb).

HH02A1.0 UV-A Curing Unit

Item # Product Unit HH02A1.0 UV-A Curing Unit (230 V) 1 piece

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BIODUR® Gas Curing Units are used for curing of silicone-impregnated specimens with hardener BIODUR® S 6 (page 11). Its modular structure (unit consists of a supply unit and at least one gas curing box) meets requirements for explosion protection yet allows for operation of several different boxes with one supply unit (see diagram), making refitting with small or medium gas curing boxes possible. In addition, the structurally redesigned units allow optimal monitoring of the curing process.

HH07A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, small

Supply Unit HH10A1.0 for Gas Curing Boxes – The supply unit provides both a 12-V power supply for the fan and air flow for vaporizing the gas hardener. Suitable for connection of up to three small Gas Curing Boxes or one large or medium box as shown in the diagram.

Gas Curing Boxes – Designed for operation with Supply Unit HH10A1.0 (external power and air supply). The Gas Curing Boxes are equipped with stainless steel draining grids, metal trays for collecting silicone drippings, glass jars for adding the gas hardener BIODUR® S 6, and a fan for circulating the air within. The transparent lid allows full monitoring of the curing process. The boxes are equipped with lateral connections for air tubing and a power cord. Air tubing and power cord are included. Length: 6 m (236 in).

Connection options for HH10A1.0

HH07A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Small – Consists of Small Gas Curing Box Unit HH11A1.0 and Supply Unit HH10A1.0. HH08A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Medium – Consists of Medium Gas Curing Box Unit HH12A1.0 and Supply Unit HH10A1.0. HH09A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Large – Consists of a Large Gas Curing Box Unit HH13A1.0 and Supply Unit HH10A1.0.

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HH10A1.0 Supply Unit for Gas Curing Boxes – Dimensions: approx. 425 mm × 315 mm × 250 mm (16.7 in × 12.4 in × 9.8 in; w × d × h). 230 V, 160 W. Power cord length: approx. 3 m (236 in). Maximum distance between Gas Curing Box and Supply Unit: 6 m (236 in).

HH10A1.0 Supply Unit HH11A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Small – For curing of small silicone-impregnated specimens. The package includes the box with fan, one stainless steel draining grid, one stainless steel collecting tray, one glass jar, air tubing, and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 750 mm × 550 mm × 300 mm (29.5 in × 21.6 in × 11.8 in; w × d × h).

HH11A1.0 Gas Curing Box, small HH12A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Medium – For curing of medium silicone-impregnated specimens. The package includes the box with fan, two stainless steel draining grids, two stainless steel collecting trays, two glass jars, air tubing, and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 1100 mm × 750 mm × 500 mm (43.3 in × 29.5 in × 19.7 in; w × d × h). HH13A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Large – For curing of large silicone-impregnated specimens. The package includes the box with fan, three stainless steel draining grids, three stainless steel metal trays, three glass jars, air tubing, and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 1650 mm × 750 mm × 670 mm (65 in × 29.5 in × 26.3 in; w × d × h).

Item # Product Unit Inner Dimensions [mm]

HH07A1.0 Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Small 1 set HH08A1.0 Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Medium 1 set HH09A1.0 Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Large 1 set HH10A1.0 Supply Unit 230 V (air and power 12 V for box) 1 piece HH11A1.0 Gas Curing Box 12 V, Small 1 piece 750 × 550 × 300 HH12A1.0 Gas Curing Box 12 V, Medium 1 piece 1100 × 750 × 500 HH13A1.0 Gas Curing Box 12 V, Large 1 piece 1650 × 750 × 670

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HH06A1.0 Convection Heat Cabinet – For curing organ and body slices with E 12. Capacity: 400 L (105 gal); temperature range: +40°C to +250°C (+104°F to +482°F). With continuous air circulation, horizontally guided and distributed evenly around each shelf to avoid dead spots. Air circulation continues even after the target temperature has been reached. Precise control of temperature is possible because of two separate feedback control systems for coarse and fine control.

HH06A1.0 Convection Heat Cabinet

• Heat cabinet includes three trays of perforated stainless steel.

• Temperature sensor: platinum resistance thermometer.

• Interior: stainless steel, Exterior: lacquer coating: RAL 9001 (cream).

• Inner dimensions: 65 cm × 95 cm × 66.5 cm (25 in × 37 in × 26 in; h × w × d).

• Outer dimensions: 87 cm × 122 cm × 104 cm (34 in × 48 in × 41 in; h × w × d).

• Weight: approx. 195 kg (429.9 lb).

• Double door with windows.

• Power: 400-V three-phase current; overall energy consumption: 5.6 kW. Power cord: 3 m, including CEE plug.

• Adjustable flap for air supply and exhaust air.

Air circulation, horizontally guided and distributed evenly around each shelf

Item # Product Unit HH06A1.0 Convection Heat Cabinet (400 V) 1 piece

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Plastination Deep-Freezers HK05A1.0, HK06A1.0 Special Freezers for Plastination – With glass sliding lid, –23°C (–9°F), stationary, suitable for freeze-substitution with acetone and for forced impregnation. Outer paneling: brushed stainless steel; interior paneling: stainless steel. See table on page 39 for technical specifications. Unless otherwise specified in your order, the freezer will have four holes drilled into the short side facing the wall, so that vacuum tubing can be inserted (HI07A1.0, page 27). BIODUR® freezers are adapted to the special needs of plastination: The bottom has been reinforced by a metal plate, and the refrigeration unit has been removed and placed together with the temperature control unit in a separate case.

For protection from explosion, the freezer and the compressor housing should be set up in neighboring rooms. Thus, potential ignition sources are kept away from the actual working area in which flammable solvents will be used. The operator is responsible for complying with all national, state, local, and institutional safety regulations!

Freezer and refrigeration unit are connected by two refrigerant pipes and the cable for the temperature sensor. Thus, the wall between freezer and refrigeration unit has to be equipped with a suitable opening for these pipes and cable. All connections (pipes and cable) are manufactured in 2 m (78.7 in) length; variations are possible upon request. Contact us for more details on setting up the freezers.

Item # Product Unit HK05A1.0 Plastination Deep-Freezer, 650 L (230 V) 1 piece HK06A1.0 Plastination Deep-Freezer, 800 L (230 V) 1 piece

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Special Freezers for Plastination—Technical Specifications

Type HK05A1.0 HK06A1.0

Approx. outer dimensions of chest (l × w × h)

1750 × 800 × 830 mm (69 in × 31 in × 33 in)

2100 × 800 × 830 mm (83 in × 31 in × 33 in)

Approx. inner dimensions of chest (l × w × h)

1610 × 655 × 640 mm (63 in × 26 in × 25 in)

1960 × 655 × 640 mm (77 in × 26 in × 25 in)

Inner and outer lining

Stainless steel Stainless steel

Dimensions of housing for cooling unit (l × w × h)

445 × 320 × 270 mm (17.5 in × 12.6 in × 10.6 in)

445 × 320 × 270 mm (17.5 in × 12.6 in × 10.6 in)

Approx. capacity

650 L (170 gal) 800 L (210 gal)

Approx. weight

215 kg (474 lb) (freezer chest 21 kg (46 lb). cooling unit

280 kg (617 lb) freezer chest 21 kg (46 lb). cooling unit

Noise level

<70 db(A) typical: 52 db(A)

<70 db(A) typical: 52 db(A)

Electrical Specifications

Voltage/frequency

230 V/50 Hz 230 V/50 Hz

Nominal current

2.3 A 2.3 A

Fuse

16 A 16 A

Approx. power consumption

7.4 kWh/24 h 7.9 kWh/24 h

Protection

IP23 IP23

Refrigerant Circuit

Refrigerant/amount

R 404 A/220 g (0.485 lb) R 404 A/250 g (0.5512 lb)

Connecting lines

Standard: 2 m (78.7 in) Standard: 2 m (78.7 in)

Range of adjustment from … to

–23°C to –18°C –9°F to –0.4°F

–23°C to –18°C –9°F to –0.4°F

Allowable ambient temperature from … to

+16°C to +35°C

+60.8°F to +95°F

+16°C to +35°C +60.8°F to +95°F

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Other Accessories HA01A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder – Plastination manual in German. Author: Gunther von Hagens. 1985 edition, 160 pages. HA02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder – Plastination manual in English. Author: Gunther von Hagens. 1985 edition, 160 pages.

Item # Product Unit HA01A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder (German) 1 piece HA02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder (English) 1 piece

HA03A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 500 VA – Voltage converter necessary for use by any electrical equipment components in regions with 110-V mains voltage. Suitable, for example, for operation of Vacuum Pump HI18A1.0 (1.5 m3/h) or UV-A Curing Chamber HH02A1.0.

HA03A1.0 Voltage Converter

HA04A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 1000 VA – Voltage converter necessary for use by any electrical equipment components in regions with 110-V mains voltage. Suitable, for example, for operation of Vacuum Pump HI19A1.0 (6 m3/h) or Special Freezers for Plastination HK05A1.0 and HK06A1.0. HA05A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 1500 VA – Voltage converter necessary for use by any electrical equipment components in regions with 110-V mains voltage. Suitable, for example, for operation of Vacuum Pump HI21A1.0 (16 m3/h).

Item # Product Unit HA03A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V/500 VA 1 piece HA04A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V/1000 VA 1 piece HA05A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V/1500 VA 1 piece

HA06A1000.0 Adhesive Foil – For the protection of E 12-impregnated or P 40-impregnated slices against scratching during the sawing process. Thickness: 50 μm; width: 40 cm (16 in); transparent. HA07A300.0 Stretch Foil, Transparent – Multipurpose tool for the plastination laboratory, such as temporary protection for slices. Width: 50 cm (20 in); transparent.

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HA06A1000.0 Adhesive foil, 50 µm 1 roll 1000 m × 40 cm HA07A300.0 Stretch foil, transparent 1 roll 300 m × 50 cm

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HA11A10.0 Bucket, Rectangular, 19 L – With lid and foldable carrying handle. Material: polyethylene, solvent resistant. Color: white. Universal device; suitable, for example, as immersion vessel for P 40.

HA11A1.0 Bucket

Item # Product Unit HA11A10.0 Bucket, Rectangular, 19 L 10 pieces

HA12A1.0 Latex Gloves – Strong and elastic material, for high mechanical stress. The gloves protect reliably up to above the forearm against liquids, e.g., silicone resins, and offer very good low temperature flexibility. Length: 600 mm (23 in), thickness: approx. 1.10 mm (0.04 in), color: beige. HA13A1.0 Solvent-Resistant Gloves – Category III protective gloves, resistant to solvents such as acetone and ethanol (permeation time: level 6, >480 min); limited resistance to methylene chloride (permeation time: level 1, >10 min), gas impermeable. Good flexibility, even when cold. Length: 350 mm (14 in), thickness: approx. 0.70 mm (0.03 in); color: black. HA12A1.0, HA13A1.0 Protective Gloves

Item # Product Unit Dimensions HA12A1.0 Latex Gloves 1 pair 62 cm HA13A1.0 Solvent-Resistant Gloves 1 pair 34 cm

Recommendations for Equipping a Plastination Laboratory

The following table presents equipment sets for the various plastination techniques. They are based on the BIODUR ® product line and include all devices and tools required for the basic equipment of a plastination laboratory. Variations in the composition of these sets are, of course, possible. Upon request, we will provide you with a tailored estimate, taking into account the planned plastination technique(s) and the type, number, and size of the specimens to be plastinated. We also will be happy to investigate the feasibility of special container sizes you may require.

Components of small Plastination Unit

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BIODUR® Equipment Packages for the Silicone Standard Method

Method Maximum Specimen Size (Approximate)

Specimens/Month (Approximate) Recommended Basic Equipment

Silicone – S 10—Standard Method (Small Set)

Up to the size of a human head

15 kg (33 lb)

1 Special Freezer for Plastination HK05A1.01 Plastination Unit, Small HI01A1.01 Stainless Steel Basket HI05A1.03 Stainless Steel Drums, 35 L HD03A1.01 Acetonometer 0%–100% HD01A1.01 Acetonometer 90%–100% HD02A1.01 Gas Curing Unit, Small HH07A1.0

Silicone – S 10—Standard Method (Medium Set I)

Up to the size of horizontal body slices at shoulder level

35 kg (77 lb)

2 Special Freezers for Plastination HK06A1.03 Stainless Steel Drums, 100 L or HD04A1.03 Stainless Steel Drums, 150 L HD05A1.01 Acetonometer 0%–100% HD01A1.01 Acetonometer 90%–100% HD02A1.01 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L HI03A1.01 Vacuum Pump, 6 m3/h HI19A1.0 1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit HI11A1.01 Separator for Oil and Solvents HI08A1.01 Bennert Manometer HI13A1.01 Gas Curing Unit, Medium HH08A1.0

Silicone – S 10—Standard Method (Medium Set II)

Up to the size of a human lower extremity (including hip)

70 kg (154 lb)

2 Special Freezers for Plastination HK05A1.02 Dehydration Containers HD21A1.01 Acetonometer 0%–100% HD01A1.01 Acetonometer 90%–100% HD02A1.01 Vacuum Chamber, Small HI24A1.01 Vacuum Pump, 10 m3/h HI20A1.0 1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit HI11A1.01 Separator for Oil and Solvents HI08A1.01 Bennert Manometer HI13A1.01 Gas Curing Unit, Large HH09A1.0

Silicone – S 10—Standard Method (Large Set)

Up to the size of a human trunk 120 kg (264 lb)

3 Special Freezers for Plastination HK06A1.02 Dehydration Containers HD22A1.01 Acetonometer 0%–100% HD01A1.01 Acetonometer 90%–100% HD02A1.01 Vacuum Chamber, Large HI25A1.01 Vacuum Pump, 16 m3/h HI21A1.0 1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit HI11A1.01 Separator for Oil and Solvents HI08A1.01 Bennert Manometer HI13A1.01 Gas Curing Unit, Large HH09A1.0

Additional accessories recommended for all silicone packages:

• Digital Thermometer HD19A1.0 (for temperature control during forced impregnation process) • Solvent-Resistant Gloves HA13A1.0 • Mixing Rod, Small HI16A1.0 or Large HI17A1.0 (for stirring polymer mixtures) • For polymer mixtures: Latex Gloves HA12A1.0 (for manipulation of specimens in silicone) • Conveyor Pump HD16A1.0 (pneumatic) or HD17A1.0 (electric), for safe transfer large amounts of acetone • Vacuum Lifting Pad HI28A1.0, to facilitate lifting of glass plates from plastination kettles or vacuum chambers

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BIODUR® Equipment Packages for Sheet Plastination

Method

Maximum Specimen Size (Approximate)

Specimens/Month (Approximate) Recommended Basic Equipment

Sheet plastination—P 40 method

Brain slices at all levels

Depending on the size of the available dehydration and impregnation containers as well as on the number of flat chambers

Medium Silicone Set I, plus 1 Rotary Slicer HS28A1.0 2 Stainless Steel Frames with Inserts for Brain Slices HD20A1.0 1 Impregnation Container HS30A1.0 10 Buckets, Rectangular HA11A10.0 20 Floating Glass Plates (2 mm) HS02A20.0 50 m Silicone Tubing HS23A50.0 (for 4-mm slices) min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps, medium HS16A12.0 min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps, Small HS17A12.0 10 Flat Funnels HS20A10.0 1 Positioning Wire HS22A1.0 1 Deaeration Wire HS21A1.0 1 can Sealant HS27A0.2 1 UV-A Curing Unit HH02A1.0

Sheet plastination—E 12 technique with sandwich method

Horizontal body slices from the trunk region

Depending on the size of the available dehydration and impregnation containers

Medium Silicone Set I, plus 1 Band Saw and/or HS29A1.0 1 Rotary Slicer for organ slices HS28A1.0 2 Wire Baskets HD06A1.0 50 pc. Plastic Gauze HI15A50.0 50 pc. Separating Grid HD12A50.0 50 pc. Stabilizing Grid HD14A50.0 1 Impregnation Container HS30A1.0 20 Safety Glass Plates (3 mm) HS01A20.0 100 Polyester Foil Sheets HS14A50.0 (100 µm thick) 1 Convection Heat Cabinet HH06A1.0

Sheet plastination—E 12 technique with flat chamber method

Horizontal body slices from the trunk region

Depending on the size of the available dehydration and impregnation containers as well as on the number of flat chambers

Medium Silicone Set I, plus 1 Band Saw and/or HS29A1.0 1 Rotary Slicer for organ slices HS28A1.0 2 Wire Baskets HD06A1.0 50 pc. Plastic Gauze HI15A50.0 50 pc. Separating Grid HD12A50.0 50 pc. Stabilizing Grid HD14A50.0 1 Impregnation Container HS30A1.0 20 Safety Glass Plates (3 mm) HS01A20.0 50 m Silicone Gasket, 5 mm HS05A50.0 (for 4-mm slices) min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps, Medium HS16A12.0 10 Flat Funnel HS20A10.0 1 Positioning Wire HS22A1.0 1 De-aeration Wire HS21A1.0 1 Convection Heat Cabinet HH06A1.0

Accessories additionally recommended for Sheet Plastination Sets:

• Hand Clamps, Large (HS18A1.0) or Small (HS19A1.0), for vertical positioning of flat chambers. • Adhesive foil HA06A1000.0, for the protection of cured slices against scratching.

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