We have an extensive range of chemicals carefully chosen for EM and LM use including a wide selection of embedding resins. The purity of the chemicals supplied is appropriate to LM and EM techniques.
The chemicals and mixtures offered by Agar Scientific are labelled with the appropriate hazard symbols and risk and safety phrases in accordance with current UK regulations and EC directives. The absence of symbols or risk and safety phrases should not be taken to indicate that the product is non-hazardous, particularly since new data and legislation requirements are always under review. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) are available to download to assist in the safe handling and storage of products and the completion of any requirements under COSHH. Our web entries indicate the main hazards, providing guidance towards safe handling, storage and shipping.
Our products are intended for use only by qualified personnel in laboratory or industrial conditions. They are not intended for use by private individuals or in domestic environments.
- Resin SolventsA solvent for unpolymerised or partially polymerised resins and their components. Special prices valid while stocks last.Average lead time: 1 to 20 days
From £19.53
Average lead time: 1 to 20 days 
Additives - EpoxyAdditives - Epoxy. DER 736 is an irritant.Average lead time: 13 to 20 daysFrom £9.68
Average lead time: 13 to 20 days
LR White ResinThis is a hydrophilic acrylic resin of low viscosity with wide applications suitable for both light and electron microscopy.Average lead time: 1 to 2 daysFrom £17.19
Average lead time: 1 to 2 days- LR Gold ResinLR Gold was originally designed primarily for embedding unfixed tissue at low temperature. Special prices valid while stocks last.Average lead time: 1 to 2 days
From £32.00
Average lead time: 1 to 2 days 
Histocryl Resin Kit AGR1131
Histocryl is a hydrophilic acrylic resin of low toxicity which is easy to use and formulated specifically for light microscopy.Average lead time: 20 days£131.34Average lead time: 20 days
JB-4 Resin Embedding Kit AGR1130JB-4® is a water-miscible glycerol methacrylate-based embedding medium for the infiltration of histological specimens.Average lead time: 59 days£540.27Average lead time: 59 days
Lowicryl Resin Kits for low temperature embeddingThese embedding resins are based on a highly cross-linked acrylate and methacrylate formula developed by Carlemalm et al in Professor Kellenberger's laboratory.Average lead time: 1 to 20 daysFrom £900.60
Average lead time: 1 to 20 days- Lowicryl MonoStep KitsThese pre-mixed, ready-to-use embedding kits save time and minimise chemical contact.Average lead time: 20 days
From £498.43
Average lead time: 20 days 
Glycol Methacrylate Resin Kit AGR1036GMA (2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate) is useful as an embedding medium for light microscopy studies.Average lead time: 29 days£67.68Average lead time: 29 days
MethacrylatesMethyl methacrylate + n-Butyl meth are flammable.Average lead time: 13 to 29 daysFrom £9.99
Average lead time: 13 to 29 days
Polymerisation catalyst for methacrylatesPolymerisation catalyst for methacrylatesAverage lead time: 13 to 20 daysFrom £19.67
Average lead time: 13 to 20 days
Decon 90 AGC847This is a water rinsable, surface active cleaning agent for laboratory cleaning applications.In Stock£130.72In Stock
Decon Neutracon AGC848Decon Neutracon® is a nearly neutral concentrated solution for cleaning and decontaminating non-ferrous metals, silicon glass and polymer surfaces.Average lead time: 13 days£202.17Average lead time: 13 days
Quadratech Instrument Cleaner AGG373AThis cleaning fluid has been formulated to clean instruments and instrument parts.Average lead time: 13 days£49.25Average lead time: 13 days
Ecosolve 825, 1 Litre AGG3359AEcosolve 825 is a non-flammable, fast drying solvent blend which is based on a combination of alkyl bromide with stabilisers.In Stock£36.08In Stock
Labtek Liquid AGC8075Labtek Liquid is a biodegradable free-rinsing alkaline detergent with a powerful wetting agent for cleaning laboratory instruments, glassware, ceramics and plastics.In Stock£59.52In Stock
MICRO-90 Liquid Cleaner 1L AGG3537MICRO-90® is a liquid cleaner with a fast acting combination of complexing and sequestering agents, a solubiliser, anionic and non-ionic surface active agents.In Stock£25.17In Stock- Spillage Absorption Granules 2.5kg AGC892This is a chemically inert porous mineral with high absorbency.Average lead time: 13 days£270.39Average lead time: 13 days
Paraformaldehyde AGR1018Paraformaldehyde is polymerised formaldehyde, usually obtained as a white powder. 500g.In Stock£13.17In Stock
Paraformaldehyde 16% Solution (methanol-free) - 10x10ml ampoules AGR1026This is an efficient and rapid penetrant fixative when used in combination with glutaraldehyde.In Stock£54.84In Stock
Osmium TetroxideOsmium Tetroxide, OsO4, is a useful chemical compound that finds application as a staining and fixing agent for use in electron microscopy.Average lead time: 1 to 59 daysFrom £51.71Average lead time: 1 to 59 days
Ruthenium Tetroxide - 5 x 10ml AGR10270.5% stabilised aqueous solution.Average lead time: 89 days£536.28Average lead time: 89 days
Potassium Permanganate AGR1215Potassium Permanganate, used as a fixative in EM. 100g.Average lead time: 13 days£17.23Average lead time: 13 days
Dehydrating Agents and Intermediate SolventsDehydrating agents and intermediate solventsAverage lead time: 1 to 119 daysFrom £28.76
Average lead time: 1 to 119 days
