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Safe Handling of Embedding Media

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2018

E. Ann Ellis
E. Ann Ellis*
Affiliation:
Texas A & M University
*
eann.ellis@worldnet.att.net

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A previous article documented the health hazards associated with embedding media. This article will present specific measures that can be taken to diminish and/or eliminate problems when handling embedding media. Use of personal protective equipment is essential in all laboratory activities and especially when working with embedding media.

Type
Microscopy 101
Information
Microscopy Today , Volume 11 , Issue 6 , December 2003 , pp. 54
Copyright
Copyright © Microscopy Society of America 2003

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