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Industry · Life Sciences & Research

Chemicals for Hospitals, Clinics & Histology Labs

USP alcohols, buffered formalin, histological solvents, stains and cleaning chemicals for hospitals, clinics and pathology labs — with lot COAs, SDS online, and sizes from a pint to a drum.

What you need at each step

From patient rooms to the pathology bench, pick chemicals by the job they do. Each one links to its product page with grades, sizes and documents.

  1. 01

    Surface wipe-down

    70% alcohols wipe counters, carts and non-critical equipment between uses.

  2. 02

    Environmental cleaning

    Bleach and quaternary concentrates for floors, rooms and spill cleanup.

  3. 03

    Specimen fixation

    Buffered formalin preserves tissue; acetone fixes frozen sections.

  4. 04

    Tissue processing

    Dehydrate tissue with graded alcohols, then clear with xylene before embedding.

  5. 05

    Slide staining

    Hematoxylin and eosin stain slides for routine H&E review.

  6. 06

    Clinical lab prep

    Deionized water and reagents for instrument rinsing and sample preparation.

Recommended for healthcare

Core — used by most buyers Supporting — process-dependent

Which grade fits your application?

Chemicals used on or near patients and chemicals used at the lab bench need different grades. Match the grade on the label and COA to the job.

See our certifications →
GradeWhat it meansFor nutrient blendingTypical use
USPMeets the United States Pharmacopeia monograph for identity and purityYes — check COAPreparations, topical use
NFMeets the National Formulary monograph, mainly for excipientsYes — check COAPreparation bases, antiseptic formulations
HistologicalPrepared for tissue processing and stainingNoTissue processing, slide prep
ACSMeets American Chemical Society reagent specificationsNoClinical lab reagents
ReagentHigh purity for general lab useNoLab testing, sample prep
Lab/TechnicalLab or industrial purity for cleaning and maintenanceNoSurface cleaning, equipment

What healthcare buyers check before they buy

Concentration
Strength and dilution determine contact time; confirm the percentage before you mix or use.
Registration status
Surface disinfectant claims usually require an EPA-registered product; check the label before relying on one.
Grade & monograph
USP or NF for preparations; histological or reagent grade for lab work — check the COA.
Formalin buffering
Buffered formalin helps protect tissue morphology and staining quality.
Hazmat & shipping
Alcohols, xylene and formalin are hazardous; some ship only to commercial addresses.

Documents for your safety program

Disinfection, specimen handling and chemical exposure rules vary by facility and state. Confirm requirements with your infection prevention, lab or safety team.

From one clinic to a hospital system

Stock a gallon for a clinic lab or drums for a central processing department. Same grade and documentation at every size.

1 pt Clinic / lab bench
1 gal Department stock
5 gal Histology lab supply
55 gal Drum
275 gal Tote

Healthcare buyer questions

What is histological grade ethanol?

Histological grade ethanol is supplied for tissue processing, such as dehydrating specimens before clearing and embedding. It is not intended for patient use.

Do you carry buffered formalin for specimens?

Yes. We carry Formaldehyde 10% Buffered along with 4%, 8% and 37% formaldehyde solutions. Formaldehyde is hazardous, so follow your facility's exposure and handling program.

Can your alcohols be used to wipe down surfaces?

70% isopropyl and ethyl alcohol are widely used to wipe surfaces and equipment. If your facility requires an EPA-registered disinfectant, check the product label first.

Do you sell hematoxylin and eosin stains?

Yes. We carry Harris hematoxylin solution and eosin Y solution for H&E staining, plus Gram stain kits for microbiology.

Can I get a COA and SDS?

Yes. A lot-specific Certificate of Analysis and the SDS are available for every product.

Do you accept purchase orders from hospitals?

Yes. We accept purchase orders, and net terms are available through a credit application. Federal facilities can also order through GSA Advantage.

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Supplying a hospital or lab?

Set up recurring orders, net terms and a dedicated contact for your facility.