National Diagnostics Omnimount: The High-Performance, Safer Alternative for Slide Mounting
National Diagnostics Omnimount is a premium synthetic mounting medium specifically engineered to provide museum-quality permanence and exceptional optical clarity for histological sections. Developed to address the safety and performance gaps in traditional laboratory workflows, Omnimount serves as a superior alternative to conventional xylene-based mountants. It ensures that delicate tissue morphology is preserved with high resolution, facilitating precise microscopical analysis while significantly improving the laboratory safety profile.
The technical sophistication of Omnimount lies in its proprietary resin formulation and advanced solvent system. Unlike standard mountants, Omnimount features a higher flash point and lower toxicity, making it safer for daily laboratory use and reducing the logistical complexities of hazardous chemical shipping. It is uniquely optimised for use with HistoClear II but maintains universal compatibility with all standard clearing agents, including xylene, toluene, and limonene, ensuring a seamless transition into any existing histology protocol.
Key Benefits:
- Outstanding Optical Clarity: Crystal-clear visibility. Matched refractive index ensures minimal chromatic aberration and maximum contrast for high-resolution imaging.
- Optimised Safety Profile: Lower toxicity and higher flash point. Provides a safer working environment for laboratory personnel compared to traditional xylene-based mounting media.
- Low Autofluorescence: Ideal for sensitive imaging. Specifically formulated to minimise background interference, making it suitable for a wider range of viewing techniques.
- Universal Compatibility: Truly versatile integration. Fully compatible with HistoClear II, xylene, toluene, limonene, and various petroleum-derived clearing agents.
- Exceptional Durability: Long-term specimen preservation. Designed to resist yellowing and cracking over time, protecting valuable slides for years of archived storage.
Technical Insights
Figure 1: Long-term Preservation Performance
Micrograph of a tissue section successfully preserved in Omnimount. The medium maintains structural integrity and optical brilliance even after years of storage, demonstrating its resistance to oxidative degradation and UV-induced yellowing.
Specifications
- Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
- Compatibility: HistoClear II, Xylene, Toluene, Limonene, Petroleum-derived solvents
- Refractive Index: Optimised for glass coverslips and slides
- Flash Point: 43.89°C (significantly higher than standard xylene mountants)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area in a tightly closed container
- Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
- Pack Sizes Available: 100ml, 4 x 100ml, and 450ml options