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It is recommended that the customer always test a selected Marking Pen, knowing that the ink could bleed in certain situations or not adhere to a specific surface, depending upon surface, temperature, and how long the ink is allowed to dry.
Marking Pens should not be used on smooth glassy/plastic surfaces. Marking Pens should be used on a designated writing surface such as a frosted end of a slide, print surface of a cassette or on a frosted label area on glassware. Marking Pens may also be used on a label with the proper adhesive for an application or surface. View our selection of labels for the proper label and adhesive backing.
A sample pack of the three most commonly used and requested laboratory marking pens for histology and pathology laboratory use is now available. Each pen has different features for laboratory applications. This sample pack offers the opportunity to test one of each pen type first, to determine the best fit.
General Use: Histology, cytology Writing Surface: Frosted end microscope slides, plastic cassettes
The STATMARK™ Pen is the ideal black marker - the one that histology and cytology labs have been waiting for. It has a permanent ink that, when allowed to dry, resists even the harshest chemicals, including formalin, ethanol, isopropanol and xylene. The writing remains clean, clear and legible throughout the range of laboratory procedures - including processing and staining. The ink dries quickly and will not run or smear. It lasts through fixatives, baths, dips, stains, bleaches, and more. Best of all, the STATMARK™ Pen will not readily dry out!
General Use: Histology, Cytology Writing Surface: Frosted end microscope slides, plastic cassettes
General Use: Histology, Cytology Writing Surface: Plastic embedding cassettes and frosted end of microscope slides Resistant To: Water, formalin, ethanol, isopropanol and xylene
Ultra-permanent ink ideal for histology and cytology. Markings will not run on embedding cassettes, frosted or painted slides or labware through repeated washes and solutions. Markings can be removed with acetic acid, ethanol/xylene mixture. Testing is advised before use on actual specimens (black). Service temperature range: -15°C to 100°C (5°F to 212°F).
General Use: General Laboratory Writing Surface:The small tip makes it easy to write on small surfaces. i.e. frosted end of microscope slides, etched marking areas on glass, metal and plastic. Resistant To: Water, formalin, and xylene, abrasion, and high temperatures
The Diamond PerfectMark™ is a permanent laboratory marker ideal for all laboratory-marking applications. It works best on glass and metal surfaces. The permanent ink is resistant to many laboratory chemicals & solvents. Testing is advised before use on actual specimens.
NOTE: it is not stable with acetone or alcohol.
Features:
General Use: General Laboratory Writing Surface: Polystyrene petri dishes, metal, glass and most plastic, cold moist surfaces Resistant To: Autoclaving and water. Remove from nonporous surfaces with mineral oil or petroleum jelly.
Durable porous plastic tips with permanent, quick-drying, water resistant ink that writes on cold or wet surfaces, plastic bags, or disposable labware. Markings will not smear on reusable glass, metal, or porcelain labware, but can be scrubbed off. Suitable for general lab, hospital or industrial use (black).
Not suitable for freezing temperatures below 0°C (32° F). Tip size Ø0.5mm, latex free.
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General Use: General Lab Marker Pen, Cryogenics Writing Surface: Plastic, glass, paper and cloth labels, lab tape, cryo tape, cryo labels Resistant To: Alcohol and water
General Use: General Lab Marker Pen, Cryogenics Writing Surface: Plastics, glass, metal, paper and cloth labels, lab tape, cryo tape, cryo labels
General Use: General Lab Marker Pen, Cryogenics, Detailed writing Writing Surface: Plastics, glass, metal, paper and cloth labels, lab tape, cryo tape, cryo labels, microcentrifuge and PCR tubes, X-ray and photographic films
General Use: General Lab Marker, Cryogenics Writing Surface: Most surfaces, plastics, glass, metal, paper, tape
Particularly suitable for writing on cryo-EM grid boxes and cryo storage vials, these markers feel and write like a pen. There’s no offensive smell, and the cap closes with a nice reassuring click. The ink dries fast and is waterproof.
Pen leaves a mark which does not charge and can be read under the electron beam in the SEM. Its carbon ink has a relatively high resistance and is most useful for marking or identifying objects.