SPI-Chem Batson's™ #17 Anatomical Corrosion Kit

For the most demanding perfusion studies and corrosion casting

Explanation of hazardous labels

Introduction:
Batson's #17 anatomical corrosion casting kit is a low viscosity acrylic-based resin system yielding clean specimens, and providing good replication accuracy for all corrosion casting applications. Another corrosion casting kit that we have offered for many years, the Mercox system, However the manufacturer in Japan has discontinued production and at this time, it appears that we will have to drop the Mercox kits from the website. One should use caution if purchasing a Mercox kit at the present time. Mercox resin has a short shelf life, and any Mercox being sold presently, would have an expiration date well beyond the time when the material would no longer have the guaranteed original properties and characteristics. You would be purchasing a very expensive casting kit without any guarantee that it will still work for you.

Description of the Batson's #17 corrosion casting kit:
The kit is used at room temperature and is used for the preparation of the exact anatomical corrosion specimens by injecting the liquid resin plastic. After hardening, the tissue is corroded away by a caustic solution, yielding a durable, scientifically exact model for anatomical study.

Use of color:
For SEM examination, of course, the color would not make any difference. However, we would recommend the "clear" formulation, without colorant, because of the unknown effect on the finest details (if present) of the colorant). We have never seen evidence that the colorant did reduce resolution in the final cast, but some researchers have suggested it might make a difference. So since the color adds nothing of value for an SEM examination anyhow our best advice is to stick to the clear formulation for SEM work.

Fluorescence considerations:
All of the color formulations will fluoresce to some degree. Listed below are some specific dies for use with the Batson's #17 casting kit.

Ancillary items that are needed:
To use the Batson's #17 kit successfully, one requires the use of a catalyst and promoter.

Available dyes:
The following dyes are available for use with the Batson's #17 corrosion casting kit: red, white, yellow, green, and blue

Available products:

Batson's #17 Anatomical Corrosion Casting Kit, includes
	Monomer base	940 ml
Hazard Class: 3 Flammable UN1247 PG: II
	Catalyst	100 ml
Hazard Class: 3 Flammable (Acetone Solution) UN1090 PG: II
	Promoter	50 ml
	Pigment red	10 g
	Pigment blue	10 g

		Volume	SPI #	Each	In Stock
	Complete kit		02501-AB	$230.65	Yes

Replacement components:
	Monomer base solution	940 ml	02502-AB	$156.00	No
Hazard Class: 3 Flammable UN1247 PG: II
	Catalyst	100 ml	02503-AB	35.00	No
Hazard Class: 3 Flammable (Acetone Solution) UN1090 PG: II
	Promoter	50 ml	02504-AB	35.00	No
Storage conditions: Hazardous from the standpoint of shipping

Available dyes (pigments):
	Red	100g	02506-AB	$58.20	No
	Blue	100g	02507-AB	58.20	No
	White	100g	02508-AB	58.20	No
	Yellow	100g	02509-AB	58.20	No
	Green	100g	02516-AB	58.20	No

Other useful products for corrosion casting:
	Maceration solution	940 ml	02505-AB	$50.00	Yes
Hazard Class: 8 Flammable (Potassium Hydroxide) UN1814 PG: II

Storage conditions: Room temperature
Hazardous from the standpoint of shipping

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