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Disposable blades
Q
: Should the disposable blade be wiped before use?
A: MICROM recommends that the blade not be wiped before use, thus
     maintaining the integrity of the blade edge.

Q: Does the clearance angle of the blade holder need to be adjusted in order to
     cut high-quality sections?
A: In some cases minor adjustments may be necessary for optimal sections.

Tissue Section Adhesive
Q
: What are the recommended applications of the Richard-Allan Scientific
     Tissue Section Adhesive?
A: Tissue Section Adhesive can be used in the water bath or as a submergible
     solution to coat slides.

Cytocool ll
Q
: Will Cytocool ll harm the environment?
A: No. Cytocool ll contains no CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons).