[NHCOLL-L:2755] Alternative Fixative Solutions

[Jason Bettinger]

Hello All,

I am looking for alternative fixative solutions for fixing fish specimens and products used to neutralize Formalin and reduce or eliminate its noxious odors.  It was suggested by one of the list members that I post my query here.  Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences with alternative fixative solutions (e.g., Normalin, Carosafe)?  I have also contemplated the use of a product (e.g., Formalex, Infutrace) to remove Formalin from fish specimens before transferring them to long-term storage in ethanol, but don't know what effect it may have on the integrity of the sample.  Any thoughts experiences would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason Bettinger
Fisheries Biologist
SCDNR
1921 Vanboklen Road
Eastover, SC 29044
803-353-8232
BettingerJ at dnr.sc.gov

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