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I use VALAP.  It is 1:1:1 vaseline, lanolin, paraffin.  Heat at low
temperature slowly stir and mix.  You can make a big batch and keep small
amounts in a beaker .  Use qtip, brush or pasteur pipette to seal.
It is flammable.  Avoid getting this on your objectives.
Nina Allen
 On Nov 16, 2006, at 11:44 AM, Guillermo Palchik wrote:
> 
>> Search the CONFOCAL archive at
>> http://listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S1=confocal
>> 
>> Dear Confocalists,
>> 
>> Does anybody have any suggestions as far as what should I use to
>> secure my coverslips to slides? I do not want to use nail polish
>> anymore!
>> 
>> Gil
> 

Nina Stromgren Allen
Professor of Plant Biology
Director, Cellular and Molecular Imaging Facility
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