The document is a catalog from BIODUR® Products GmbH introducing their range of services, polymers, chemicals, and equipment for plastination. Some key services highlighted include consultation services for plastination projects, on-site reviews, delivery and installation of equipment, and training services. An overview of silicone polymers, hardeners, and epoxy resins is provided for different plastination applications. Accessories are listed for tasks like dehydration, impregnation, sheet plastination, and curing polymers. Various equipment options are outlined like deep freezers, other accessories, and complete equipment packages.

1. Services, Polymers,
Equipment & Auxiliaries
for Plastination
BIODUR® Products GmbH
Rathausstrasse 11 I 69126 Heidelberg I Germany
Phone: +49 6221 4264 126 I Fax: +49 6221 4264 145
Email: contact@biodur.de I www.biodur.de
CATALOG

2. Dear Customers of BIODUR® Products GmbH:
We are pleased to present the current edition of our retail catalog and would like to
draw your attention to two major changes from previous version:
For the first time, the catalog lists a number of different services that the experts at
BIODUR® Products GmbH offer to help you get started using our products. You have
asked for comprehensive consultation and support services, and we hope that these
services efficiently meet your needs.
Also for the first time, the catalog contains no price list. Omitting it makes allowances
for the volatility of commodity prices and differences in international distribution
channels. On request, we will be happy to provide you with current prices for your
location.
Direct customers will continue to benefit from their current special conditions.
Over the 30-plus years since its founding, BIODUR® has grown into a global company
that counts academic and other institutions as well as individuals among its satisfied
customers. The continuing refinement of the plastination process, the worldwide
interest in it, and the continuing high demand for our products foster our commitment
to innovation. Our commitment is reflected in our expanded product range, which
allows you to stay on the cutting edge of technology, environmental protection, and
industrial safety.
With our comprehensive services, polymer systems, solutions for plastination projects,
and complete equipment packages for plastination laboratories, we continue to
provide comprehensive care for you.
If you need products in an area of plastination not covered in our catalog, please do
not hesitate to get in touch with us. In keeping with our philosophy, we will support
you to best of our abilities.
We aim to make your experience with us a pleasure.
Your BIODUR® team
Heidelberg, May, 2012

3. CONTENTS
Introduction
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Preservation by Plastination
I. Services
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Consultation Services
On-Site Consultation Services
Delivery Services
Installation Services
Training Services
II. Polymers and Chemicals
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Silicone Polymers
Silicone Hardeners
Epoxy Resins
Epoxy Hardeners
Epoxy Accelerators
Polyester Copolymer and Hardener
Additives
Solutions for Fixation by Vessel Injection
Agents for Formaldehyde-Free Embalming
Special Notes on BIODUR® Polymers
Overview of BIODUR® Polymers
III. Accessories & Technical Equipment
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Accessories for Dehydration
Accessories for Forced Impregnation
Accessories for Sheet Plastination
Accessories for Polymer Curing
Plastination Deep-Freezers
Other Accessories
Recommendations for Equipping a Plastination Laboratory
BIODUR® Equipment Packages

4. INTRODUCTION
Preservation by Plastination
The study of biological specimens is significantly impeded by
decay. Thus for centuries, people have been looking for
appropriate methods of preservation. Thanks to plastination,
specimens can be preserved for research, teaching, and
demonstration purposes in a lifelike and durable manner.
Specimens are impregnated with special reactive polymers
in a vacuum process. The mechanical (flexible or rigid) and
optical (translucent or opaque) properties of the polymers
used determine the characteristics of the preserved objects.
Plastinated specimens are dry and odorless; they maintain
their original surface relief and are identical to their prepreservation state, down to the cellular level. Histological
studies can even be performed on them.
Plastination involves replacing the water and fat in tissues
with a reactive polymer such as silicone rubber, epoxy, or a
polyester resin: In a solvent bath, initially the tissue water is
replaced by freeze-substitution, and later, at room
temperature, the tissue fats are gradually replaced by
acetone. The dehydrated and degreased specimen
subsequently is placed into the polymer solution.
Plastinated specimens maintain their original
surface relief.
Under vacuum conditions, the gaseous solvent is then
continuously extracted from the specimen, creating a lower
pressure that gradually drives the polymer into the tissue.
After this “forced impregnation,“ the specimen is cured with
special hardeners, UV radiation, or heat, depending on the
polymer used.
Forced Impregnation:
Under vacuum conditions, acetone escapes
from the tissue, creating a negative
pressure inside the specimen that allows
the polymer to enter.
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5. Hardening of a silicone-impregnated specimen
in a gas curing box
A special variation of plastination is so-called sheet plastination. With this method, specimens such as
individual organs or entire bodies, mostly in a deep-frozen state, first are cut or sawn into slices that are
2 mm to 8 mm (about 1/12 in to 1/3 in) thick. These slices are placed between polymer nettings, dehydrated,
degreased, and eventually impregnated with a polymer under vacuum conditions. To give the specimens a
smooth surface, the impregnated slices either are cured between foil or have additional resin casted
around them inside a flat chamber. The refractive index of the resin used determines the optical properties
of the plastinated body slices: Epoxy resin yields translucency and good coloration of the various tissues.
Polyester resin, which is used for plastination of brain slices, allows for particularly good discrimination
between white and gray brain matter.
Filling a flat chamber with polymer
Plastinated slices of organs and bodies constitute excellent teaching materials in cross-sectional anatomy, a
field of ever-increasing importance, and they correlate well with radiographic images. Serial translucent
body slices are useful in various scientific research approaches. In addition, they are a suitable diagnostic
aid in pathology because they allow for quick macroscopic-diagnostic screening of entire organs and organ
specimens. Pathologically modified tissue areas can then be selectively analyzed with conventional
histological methods.
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6. The plastination process has been constantly refined since its invention in 1977 at the Institute of Anatomy
at Heidelberg. Today, it is recognized as a valid method of preservation and is practiced at more than
400 institutions in 40 countries. The main reasons for this widespread popularity are the toughness, the
durability, the lifelikeness, and high teaching value of plastinated specimens.
Note:
Numerous customer interviews and trainings have made clear that it is best to begin your
own endeavors in plastination with the BIODUR® S 10 standard technique. This will allow
you to master the technology through hands-on experience so that you can produce
appealing specimens.
This approach also will provide you with the foundation for mastering one or more sheet
plastination techniques. Using your acquired knowledge and upgrading your plastination
equipment accordingly will enable you to produce high-quality sheet plastinates within a
reasonably short time.
Experience has taught us that highly specialized plastination tasks, such as the exclusive
production of brain slices, are not for beginners and require specific, in-depth training.
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7. CATALOG
For your reference, rounded nonmetric units are provided in parentheses for most dimensions, quantities, and temperatures.
For exact measurements, please refer to the metric units.
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8. OVERVIEW OF SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
I. SERVICES
We have significantly updated our range of services to reflect your wishes to a significant degree. From
project consultation to review of your local situation to delivery and installation, we now provide a full
palette of top-quality customer care. We can even train your plastination staff in our facilities before we
deliver your equipment, or we can conduct training after delivery, at your own laboratory. We now offer
the following services:
SC01 Preliminary Consultation Services
•
Consultation on different methods of plastination (e.g., before a new laboratory is to be set up)
•
Consultation to determine your specific needs, taking into account your plastination experience
level, existing devices and chemicals, and the layout and capabilities of your premises
•
Consultation on specific projects regarding the use of chemicals and devices
SV01 On-Site Consultation Services
•
Review of the compatibility of your premises with your plastination needs, with specific estimates
provided as needed
•
On-site confirmation of compatibility of your premises with equipment requirements
•
Creation of an action plan for your organization for preparation for device delivery/installation
SD01 Delivery Services
•
Proper unpacking of delivered goods
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Comprehensive verification of order fulfillment and product integrity
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Preparation and placement of devices for installation
SI01 Installation Services
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Device installation
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Functionality testing
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Staff instruction on device operation
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Certification of installation
ST01 Training Services
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Training in common plastination processes
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Special training as required for your specific needs
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Training of staff involved in plastination processes
Analysis of your processes and recommendation of potential improvements

9. II. POLYMERS & CHEMICALS
Plastination with BIODUR® Silicones
Silicone polymers S 10, S 15, S 49, and S 14 Red are available for different applications. The impregnation or
processing mixture consists of the silicone polymer and the added hardener. Final curing of S 10, S 15, and
S 49 is achieved with hardener S 6 in its gaseous state. (For equipment, see also the section on “Accessories
for Polymer Curing,“ page 34).
Silicone Polymers
KSK01 BIODUR® S 10 – Suitable for all putrefiable macroscopic specimens. The S 10 standard technique is
easy to handle, not susceptible to mistakes, and requires only a relatively small amount of technical
equipment. Thus, it is especially suitable for beginners.
BIODUR® S 10/BIODUR® S 3 impregnation bath can be continuously used until completely
depleted or can be frozen at –70°C (–94°F).
Item #
KSK01A15.0
KSK01A50.0
Product
BIODUR® S 10
BIODUR® S 10
Unit
1 barrel
1 barrel
Quantity
15.0 kg
50.0 kg
Human heart, plastinated with BIODUR® S 10
KSK02 BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish – Same properties as BIODUR® S 10, but with a reddish tint, to make
plastinated muscles appear more lifelike.
Item #
KSK02A15.0
KSK02A50.0
Product
BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish
BIODUR® S 10 B Reddish
Unit
1 barrel
1 barrel
Quantity
15.0 kg
50.0 kg
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10. KSK03 BIODUR® S 15 – Silicone of low viscosity and
reactivity, allowing for impregnation at room
temperature. Recommended for the plastination of
archeological wooden objects of any size, especially
because wood can be impregnated with BIODUR® S 15
using ethanol as the final dehydration intermedium.
BIODUR® S 15 is also recommended for the plastination
of organs and organ packages (not suitable for skeletal
muscle specimens).
Human stomach, plastinated with BIODUR® S 15
Item #
KSK03A15.0
KSK03A50.0
Product
BIODUR® S 15
BIODUR® S 15
Unit
1 barrel
1 barrel
Quantity
15.0 kg
50.0 kg
KSK05 BIODUR® S 49 – High-viscosity silicone for the
surface treatment of specimens that in their final state
are supposed to be shiny and of high-impact strength.
Examples of recommended use include joint planes,
placentas, and cut surfaces of organs. Before gas curing,
thinly coat specimens with BIODUR® S 49/BIODUR® S 3.
Afterward, cure with BIODUR® S 6. For use on alreadycured silicone specimens, the surface must first be
treated with BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 (page
16).
Human placenta of twins,
injected with BIODUR® Epoxy Red and Blue,
plastinated with S 10, surface treated with S 49
Item #
KSK05A0.5
Product
BIODUR® S 49
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.5 kg
KSK04 BIODUR® S 14 Red – Low-viscosity silicone for color injection of vessels in fresh and formalin-fixed
specimens. Not capillary-passable (unlike epoxy resin BIODUR® E 20 Pus; see page 13). Specimens injected
with BIODUR® S 14 Red may be dehydrated for plastination purposes in acetone. However, they will only
temporarily (<24 h) withstand methylene chloride.
Item #
KSK04A1.0
10
Product
BIODUR® S 14 Red
Unit
1 bottle
Capacity
1.0 kg

11. Silicone Hardeners
KSH01 BIODUR® S 1 – Hardener (infiltration hardener) for BIODUR® S 10-impregnated and BIODUR® S 15impregnated specimens for fast curing of deep or sealed-off areas of specimens (e.g., deep gluteus muscle
region, prostate gland, erector spinae muscle). Infiltration hardening is done in parallel to gas hardening.
Not recommended for general use, owing to possible loss of optical and/or mechanical quality. Also use
hardener BIODUR® S 1 for curing injection polymer BIODUR® S 14 Red.
Item #
KSH01A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Hardener S 1
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 L
KSH02 BIODUR® S 3 – Hardener (silicone chain elongator) for BIODUR® S 10, BIODUR® S 15, and
BIODUR® S 49. Causes gradual thickening of silicone without causing it to cure when used alone. If
BIODUR® S 3 is stored for extended periods of time, a white deposit may form at the bottom of the bottle
that can be dissolved by slowly and briefly warming to +50°C (+120°F) and shaking.
Item #
KSH02A0.15
KSH02A0.5
Product
BIODUR® Hardener S 3
BIODUR® Hardener S 3
Unit
1 bottle
1 bottle
Quantity
0.15 L
0.5 L
KSH03 BIODUR® S 6 – Hardener (cross-linking agent) for gas curing of BIODUR® silicone polymers S 10,
S 15, and S 49.
Item #
KSH03A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Hardener S 6
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 L
BIODUR® Silicone Hardeners
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12. Epoxy Resins
KEP01 BIODUR® E 12 – Standard epoxy resin of medium viscosity for sheet plastination; translucent, firm,
and slightly flexible when cured. Choose from different hardeners to vary the properties of the specimens:
BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 1: Standard epoxy resin for sheet plastination. The
properties of the hardener produce especially good staining of specimens.
BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 6 and accelerator BIODUR® E 600: Suited for
plastinated tissue slices to be examined histologically. The cured polymer can be removed from the
specimen with a saturated solution of sodium methylate in anhydrous methanol.
BIODUR® E 12 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 7 and accelerator BIODUR® E 700: For producing
thin-ground section specimens. The cured polymer becomes very firm and cannot be separated from the
glass.
Item #
KEP01A5.0
KEP01A10.0
KEP01A30.0
Product
BIODUR® E 12
BIODUR® E 12
BIODUR® E 12
Section of a transparent body slice, a longitudinal section of
the right the upper body, plastinated with BIODUR® E 12/E 1
Unit
1 bucket
1 bucket
1 hobbock
Quantity
5.0 kg
10.0 kg
30.0 kg
Section of a transparent body slice at the level of
the kidney, plastinated with BIODUR® E 12/E 1
BIODUR® E 12 will partially crystallize after only a few days, especially when stored cool. Heat to
+50°C to +70°C (+120°F to +160°F) before use. It is advisable to order BIODUR® E 12 in buckets of a
size compatible with the available heating cabinets.
KEP02 BIODUR® E 13 in combination with hardener BIODUR® E 8: Epoxy resin system with a very long
processing time and a reduced tendency to yellow.
Item #
KEP02A5.0
KEP02A10.0
KEP02A30.0
12
Product
BIODUR® E 13
BIODUR® E 13
BIODUR® E 13
Unit
1 bucket
1 bucket
1 hobbock
Quantity
5.00 kg
10.0 kg
30.0 kg

13. KEP03-KEP05 BIODUR® E 20 Plus – Capillary-passable epoxy resin for color-contrast presentation of
vessels in plastination and for the manufacturing of corrosion specimens. BIODUR® E 20 Plus is
characterized by very low viscosity, great firmness and a low (<2%) tendency to shrink, is resistant to
acetone, and can withstand methylene chloride for a short period of time (<24 h). The processing
properties and the flexibility of the cured resin can be widely varied by using appropriate additives
(plasticizers, organic solvents; see page 16). Available in clear, red, or blue. BIODUR® E 20 Plus Clear can be
pigmented with dye pastes (see page 16) as required.
Item #
KEP03A1.0
KEP04A1.0
KEP05A1.0
Product
BIODUR® E 20 Plus Clear
BIODUR® E 20 Plus Red
BIODUR® E 20 Plus Blue
Unit
1 can
1 can
1 can
Quantity
1.0 kg
1.0 kg
1.0 kg
Human heart (corrosion specimen),
injected with BIODUR® E 20 Plus Red
Epoxy Hardeners
Store BIODUR® epoxy hardeners in the airtight original packaging!
KEH01 BIODUR® E 1 – Standard amine hardener for BIODUR® E 12. Its chemical properties ensure good
color differentiation of the individual tissues when using E 12.
Item #
KEH01A1.5
Product
BIODUR® Hardener E 1
Unit
1 canister
Quantity
1.5 kg
KEH02 BIODUR® E 6 – Anhydride hardener for curing BIODUR® E 12 in histological applications.
Item #
KEH02A2.5
Product
BIODUR® Hardener E 6
Unit
1 canister
Quantity
2.5 kg
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14. KEH03 BIODUR® E 7 – Anhydride hardener for BIODUR® E 12 epoxy resin.
Item #
KEH03A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Hardener E 7
Unit
1 can
Quantity
1.0 kg
KEH04 BIODUR® E 8 – Anhydride hardener for BIODUR® E 13 epoxy resin. No addition of accelerator
required.
Item #
KEH04A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Hardener E 8
Unit
1 can
Quantity
1.0 kg
BIODUR® E 7 and BIODUR® E 8 will solidify at room temperature. Heat to +70°C (+160°F) before
use.
BIODUR® E 7 and BIODUR® E 8 are highly hygroscopic anhydride hardeners. Contact with
moisture decreases activity.
KEH05 BIODUR® E 20 Plus Hardener – Amine hardener for BIODUR® E 20 Plus. Contains solvent for
favorable flow properties.
Item #
KEH05A0.6
Product
BIODUR® E 20 Plus Hardener
Unit
1 can
Quantity
0.6 kg
Horizontal sections of the left and right foot,
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plastinated with BIODUR E 12/E 1
Epoxy Accelerators
The use of anhydride hardeners BIODUR® E 6 and BIODUR® E 7 requires the addition of an accelerator in
order for the resin-hardener system to actually harden.
KEB01 BIODUR® Accelerator E 600 – Amine accelerator for curing BIODUR® E 12 in combination with
hardener BIODUR® E 6.
Item #
KEB01A0.1
14
Product
BIODUR® Accelerator E 600
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 L

15. KEB02 BIODUR® Accelerator E 700 – for curing BIODUR® epoxy resins in combination with hardener
BIODUR® E 7.
Item #
KEB02A0.01
Product
BIODUR® Accelerator E 700
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.01 kg
BIODUR® Accelerator E 700 is a strongly hygroscopic bromate. Store it in a dry place. If the
substance gets clumpy during extended storage or because of high humidity, pulverize it before
use.
Polyester Copolymer and Hardener
KPC01 BIODUR® P 40 – For brain-slice sheet plastination. BIODUR® P 40 is characterized by a low viscosity.
BIODUR® P 40 can be cured with peroxide hardener BIODUR® A 4 (see below) or entirely by UV-curing
(UV-A curing chamber, page 34).
Item #
KPC01A5.0
Product
BIODUR® P 40
Unit
1 canister
Quantity
5.0 kg
KPH01 BIODUR® Hardener A 4 – Peroxide hardener for BIODUR® P 40. Add this to the polyester resin if no
device for UV curing is available. Recommended ratio: two parts by volume of BIODUR ® A 4 to 100 parts by
volume of BIODUR ® P 40.
Item #
KPH01A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Hardener A 4 (for P 40)
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 L
BIODUR® P 40 polyester copolymers and the
accompanying hardeners must be stored in a cool (0°C to
+5°C; +32°F to +40°F), dark place at all times.
To avoid any temperature-related loss in quality, these
products will be shipped by airfreight to all remote
destinations. Because of this, these products may be
shipped separately from other items in your order. The
shipping method can be negotiated individually with the
customer.
Brain slice, plastinated with BIODUR® P 40
Additives
KAD01 BIODUR® Plasticizer AE 10 – For BIODUR® epoxy resins. The recommended ratio of AE 10 to epoxy
resin is up to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight.
Item #
KAD01A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Plasticizer AE 10
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 kg
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16. KAD02 BIODUR® Glass-Separator AE 30 – For the separation of the cured specimen from the glass walls of
the flat chamber when using E 12. Ratio: 5% by weight (see the table on page 20).
Item #
KAD02A0.3
Product
BIODUR® Glass-Separator AE 30
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.3 kg
Store in a cool place (+5°C; +40°F).
KAD03 BIODUR® Red Pigment AC 05 – Powder for dyeing of silicone polymers and epoxy resins in contrast
preparations of vessels. Recommended ratio: 2% (w/w) of the polymer mixture.
Item #
KAD03A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Red Pigment (Powder) AC 05
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 kg
KAD04 BIODUR® Red Staining Solution AC 10 – For the dyeing of macroscopic specimens in formalin
solutions or in acetone. Color: pastel pink. Ratio: 10 mL Red AC 10 to 20 L of dyeing solution. Repeated use
of the dyeing solution is possible.
Item #
KAD04A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Red Staining Solution AC 10
(concentrate)
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 L
KAD05-KAD09 BIODUR® Color Pastes AC 50, AC 52–AC 55 – For the dyeing of epoxy resin and silicone resin.
Even after silicone impregnation and curing, specimens (e.g., fish) can be painted by using a mixture of
silicone, dye paste (2%), and adhesion mediator AS 70 (see below). If necessary, the dyed polymer mixture
can be diluted with solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (BIODUR® MEK; see below) or methylene chloride.
Item #
KAD05A0.1
KAD06A0.1
KAD07A0.1
KAD08A0.1
KAD09A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Paste Red AC 50
BIODUR® Paste Blue AC 52
BIODUR® Paste Corn Yellow AC 53
BIODUR® Paste Green AC 54
BIODUR® Paste Black AC 55
Unit
1 bottle
1 bottle
1 bottle
1 bottle
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 kg
0.1 kg
0.1 kg
0.1 kg
0.1 kg
KAD10 BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70 – For the surface treatment of cured silicone-impregnated
specimens before coating with dyed or colorless silicone resin.
Item #
KAD10A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Adhesion Mediator AS 70
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 L
KAD11 BIODUR® Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) – Temporary solvent for epoxy resins for vessel injection and
for dyed polymer mixtures for surface treatments. Lowers viscosity and prolongs the processing time of
polymer mixtures.
Item #
KAD11A1.0
16
Product
BIODUR® Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 L

17. KAD12 BIODUR® Barium Sulfate AC 85 – An additive to injection polymers for generating radiographic
contrast. White, fine-grained powder. Protect from moisture to prevent clumping.
Item #
KAD12A0.1
Product
BIODUR® Barium Sulfate AC 85
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
0.1 kg
Radiographs of bull’s testicles after injection with BIODUR® E 20 Plus
Without additive BIODUR® AC 85
With additive BIODUR® AC 85
Solutions for Fixation by Vessel Injection
KEM04-KEM05 BIODUR® Solution U – Red-pigmented solution for vessel injection, ready to use. Available
with 5% or 10% polymer content. Formaldehyde content: 16%–18%. The fixing, aqueous liquid part of the
solution penetrates gradually after injection into the surrounding tissue, while the plastic component
remains inside the vessels and hardens there. Specimens injected with BIODUR® Solution U are suitable for
subsequent silicone plastination.
Item #
KEM04A5.0
KEM05A5.0
Product
BIODUR® Solution U 5%
BIODUR® Solution U 10%
Unit
1 barrel
1 barrel
Quantity
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
If stored cold, BIODUR® Solution U
tends to thicken or solidify. This
can be reversed by gentle heating
to +50°C to +60°C (+120°F to
+140°F) and then stirring.
Fixation by vessel injection
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18. KEM06 BIODUR® Solution 07 – Low-viscosity polymer solution with very good flow properties, suitable for
contrasting the smallest vessels. It has no fixative properties and is often injected in advance to reach fine
vessels rapidly, and then fixing Solution U is immediately added.
Item #
KEM06A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Solution 07 5%
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 kg
KEM08 BIODUR® U Set – Set consisting of BIODUR® Solution U (5%), BIODUR® Solution U (10%), and
BIODUR® Solution 07.
Item #
KEM08A11.0
Product
BIODUR® U Set
Unit
1 set
Agents for Formaldehyde-Free Embalming
The following agents provide effective embalming fluids when mixed with liquids as described:
KEM01 BIODUR® Fix A 10 – Preserving allantoin derivative, powdery, with a broad-spectrum antimicrobial.
Item #
KEM01A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Fix A 10
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
2.0 kg
KEM02 BIODUR® Fix T 20 – Mixture of amphoteric surfactants with broad-spectrum antimicrobial effects.
Item #
KEM02A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Fix T 20
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 L
Unit
1 bottle
Quantity
1.0 L
KEM03 BIODUR® Pine Oil – Acts as a deodorant.
Item #
KEM03A1.0
Product
BIODUR® Pine Oil
These products are mixed with water, triethylene glycol, and n-propanol as follows, forming a ready-to-use
injection solution (in parts by weight):
Water
N-propanol
Triethylene glycol
BIODUR® Fix A 10
BIODUR® Fix T 20
BIODUR® Pine Oil
30
30
25
8
4
3
The proportions of water, n-propanol, and triethylene glycol may be varied as required (e.g., to change the
flow properties of the solution).
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19. Special Notes on BIODUR® Polymers
Because of the complex nature of
polymer systems required for
plastination,
we
always
recommend purchasing entire
polymer kits (i.e., the polymers
together with the matching
hardeners and additives in the
quantities required). This is
especially true for beginners in
plastination.
Experience has shown that the use of unsuitable polymer combinations may cause significant
complications, such as these:
(a) Insufficient impregnation or curing of the specimens due to demixing of the polymer components
under vacuum conditions or the incomplete chemical binding of monomers and hardeners due to
stoichiometric imbalances of the reactive mixture. Both chemical effects will lead to stickiness and
unpleasant odors of the specimens, and in duromers may also cause tension cracks.
(b) Over the years, polymers may release compounds that have not completely hardened, and these may
in turn cause skin irritations.
(c) Depolymerization due to unintended secondary reactions of chemical compounds of the plastinated
tissues with compounds of the polymer mixtures. These may manifest only years after the specimen
has been produced.
See data on mixing ratios, processing times, and shelf life on pages 20–21.
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20. Overview of BIODUR® Polymers
Application
(Examples)
Polymer
Silicones:
Harden
er
Additives
Mixing Ratios
Min. Processing Time
(Approximate)
S 10
Silicone standard method
for macroscopic specimens;
universal use
S 3/S 6
1% (v/v) S 3 added
to S 10
+20°C (+70°F): 3 weeks
–25°C (–15°F): 3 months
S 10 B
Reddish
Red-colored silicone; plastinated
muscles appear more lifelike
S 3/S 6
1% (v/v) S 3 added to
S 10 B Reddish
+20°C (+70°F): 3 weeks
–25°C (–15°F): 3 months
S 15
Archeological wood,
organs, organ packages
S 3/S 6
1% (v/v) S 3 added to
S 15
+20°C (+70°F): 6 months
S 49
Surface treatment
(dyed or transparent; shiny)
1% (v/v) S 3 added to
S 49
+20°C (+70°F): 1 week
S 14 Red
Vessel injections into specimens to
S1
be silicone-impregnated
1%–10% (v/v) S 1 added
to S 14 Red
30 min to several days
(depends on temperature)
100 p.b.w. E 12
28 p.b.w. E 1
20 p.b.w. AE10
12–24 h (depending on
amount and temperature)
S 3/S 6
AS 70
(surface
pretreatment)
Epoxy Resins:
E 12
(E 12/E 1)
Transparent body slices for
research and museums (sandwich
method)
E 12
(E 12/E 1)
E1
AE 10
Transparent body slices for
research and museums (flatchamber method)
E1
AE 10
AE 30
E 12
(E 12/E 6)
Transparent body slices for
histological purposes
E6
E 600
E 12
(E 12/E 7)
Ground sections
E7
E 700
AE 10
95 p.b.w. E 12
26 p.b.w. E 1
5 p.b.w. AE 30
20 p.b.w. AE 10*
100 p.b.w. E 12
50 p.b.w. E 6
0.5 vol.-% E 600
(relative to total
amount)
100 p.b.w. E 12
70 p.b.w. E 7
0.2% (v/v) E 700 (relative
12–24 h (depending on
amount and temperature)
+20°C (+70°F): 5 days
+20°C (+70°F): 1 week
to total amount)
10 p.b.w. AE 10
E 13
Transparent body slices; epoxy
resin with long processing time
E8
100 p.b.w. E 13
58 p.b.w. E 8
Several days (depending on
amount and temperature)
E 20 Plus
Contrast presentation of vessels;
manufacturing of corrosion
specimens
E 20 Plus MEK
Hardener AE 10
100 p.b.w. E 20 Plus
55 p.b.w. E 20 Plus
Hardener
40 min to several hours
(depending on temperature
and amount of additives
A4
2% (v/v) A 4 added to
P 40
0°C to +5°C (+32°F to +40°F):
2 weeks (Store in the dark!)
Polyester-Copolymer:
P 40
Plastination of brain slices
*The E 12/E 1-Impregnation mixture contains 20 p.b.w. AE 10. The mixture for filling the flat chamber, however, contains no AE 10.
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21. Suitable Order Quantities
(Examples)
Polymer
Silicones:
Stability1
Notes
S 10
S 10:
15 kg
50 kg
S 3:
0.15 L
0.5 L
S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 10
S 10, S 3, S 6:
1 year
Temporary storage of S 10/S 3-Impregnation
Mixture at –70°C (–94°F) possible.
S 10 B
Reddish
S 10 B:
15 kg
50 kg
S 3:
0.15 L
0.5 L
S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 10 B
S 10 B Reddish, S 3,
S 6: 1 year
Temporary storage of S 10/S 3-Impregnation
Mixture at –70°C (–94°F) possible.
S 15
S 15:
15 kg
50 kg
S 3:
0.15 L
0.5 L
S 6: approx. 1 L for each 10 kg S 15
S 15, S 3, S 6: 1 year
Suitable for impregnation at room
temperature.
S 49
S 49:
S 3:
S 49: 1 year
Prepare only enough for 1 day’s use. Apply
before gas curing.
S 14 Red
S 14 Red: 1 kg
S 1:
0.1 L
S 14 Red, S 1: 1 year
Adjust processing time by varying hardener
ratio.
Warm crystallized E 12 to 50°–70°C (120°–
160°F) before use. Add hardener only after
cooling.
0.5 kg
0.15 L
Epoxy Resins:
E 12
(E 12/E 1)
E 12:
E 1:
AE 10:
5 kg
1.5 kg
1 kg
30 kg
9 kg
6 kg
E 12, E 1, AE 10:
1 year
E 12
(E 12/E 1)
E 12:
E 1:
AE 30:
AE 10:
5 kg
1.5 kg
0.3 kg
1 kg
30 kg
9 kg
1.8 kg
6 kg
E 12, E 1, AE 10:
Warm crystallized E 12 to 50°–70°C (120°–
1 year
160°F) before use. Add hardener only after
AE 30: 6 months at
0°C to +5°C (+32°F to cooling.
+40°F)
E 12
(E 12/E 6)
E 12:
E 6:
E 600:
5 kg
2.5 kg
0.1 L
E 12, E 6, E 600:
1 year
Processing time extension possible by
reduction of accelerator portion.
E 12
(E 12/E 7)
E 12:
E 7:
E 700:
AE 10:
5 kg
4 kg
0.02 kg
1 kg
E 12, E 7, E 700,
AE 10: 1 year
Warm hardener E 7 to approx. 60°C (140°F)
before use.
E 13
E 13:
E 8:
5 kg
3 kg
E 13, E 8: 1 year
Warm hardener E 8 to approx. 60°C (140°F)
before use.
E 20 Plus
E 20 Plus: 1 kg
E 20 Plus Hardener:
E 20 Plus, E 20 Plus
Hardener: 1 year
Additive optional, for varying processing times
and flexibility of the cured polymer.
0.6 kg
Polyester-Copolymer:
P 40
1
P 40:
A 4:
5 kg
0.1 L
30 kg
0.6 L
P 40, A 4:
Always store P 40 and Hardener A 4 in a cool
6 months at 0°C to
place. Cure P 40 with A 4 or solely with UV-A.
+5°C (+32°F to +40°F)
At room temperature, unless otherwise stated.
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22. III. ACCESSORIES & TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Accessories for Dehydration
HD01A1.0 Acetonometer – Scaled glass areometer for the
determination of the acetone concentration in acetone–water
mixtures on a coarse (0%–100%) scale. Calibrated at +20°C
(+70°F). Length approx. 290 mm (11.4 in). Measurements are
taken with the included graduated cylinder. The percentage
volume of acetone is read directly from the immersion level.
HD02A1.0 Acetonometer
HD02A1.0 Acetonometer – Scaled glass areometer for the determination of the acetone concentration in
acetone–water mixtures on a fine (90%–100%) scale. Calibrated at +20°C (+70°F). Length approx. 390 mm
(15.3 in). Measurements are taken with the included graduated cylinder. The percentage volume of
acetone is read directly from the immersion level.
Item #
HD01A1.0
HD02A1.0
Product
Acetonometer 0%–100%
Acetonometer 90%–100%
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
HD19A1.0 Digital Thermometer – Handheld device with stainless
steel probe. For measuring acetone temperature during
dehydration and polymer temperature during forced
impregnation. Measuring range: –50°C to +150°C (–58°F to
+302°F). Resolution: 0.1°C for temperatures > –20°C (0.18°F for
temperatures > –4°F); 1°C for temperatures ≤ –20°C (1.8°F for
T < –4°F).
HD19A1.0 Digital Thermometer
Item #
HD19A1.0
Product
Digital Thermometer
Unit
1 piece
HD03A1.0, HD04A1.0, HD05A1.0 Stainless Steel Drums – for
holding specimens during dehydration and degreasing. Stainless
steel lid, gasket, and clamp ring are included.
HD03A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 35 L (9 gal); diameter:
345 mm (13 in); height: 490 mm (19 in; outer dimensions);
weight: approx. 8 kg (17 lb). Suitable for smaller specimens up to
the size of a human head. Useful complement for the small
Heidelberg Plastination Unit (HI01A1.0) and/or the Heidelberg
Plastination Kettle (HI02A1.0).
HD03A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum, 35 L
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23. HD04A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 100 L (26 gal); diameter: 590 mm (23 in); height: 450 mm (18 in;
outer dimensions); weight: 11.9 kg (26 lb). Suitable for small to medium specimens as well as for organ and
body slices (with Wire Basket HD06A1.0 as drum insert for stacking of slices). Freezer HK05A1.0 will hold
two of these drums. Freezer HK06A1.0 will hold up to three.
HD05A1.0 Stainless Steel Drum – Capacity: 150 L (39 gal); diameter: 590 mm (23 in); height: 670 mm (26 in;
outer dimensions); weight: 15 kg (33 lb). Suitable for all larger specimens as well as for organ and body
slices (with Wire Basket HD06A1.0 as drum insert for stacking of slices). Freezer HK06A1.0 will hold three of
these drums.
Item #
HD03A1.0
HD04A1.0
HD05A1.0
Product
Stainless Steel Drum, 35 L
Stainless Steel Drum, 100 L
Stainless Steel Drum, 150 L
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
HD16A1.0, HD17A1.0 Conveyor Pumps – Explosion-proof
stainless steel pumps for safe transfer of large amounts of
acetone. Length of suction pipe: 1 m (39.4 in); standard length of
connecting hose: 2 m (78.8 in; different lengths are available
upon request). Capacity: approx. 160 L/min (42.3 gal/min),
depending on the conveying conditions.
HD16A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone, Pneumatic – 470 W;
max. operating pressure: 6 bars (87 psi).
HD17A1.0 Conveyor Pump for Acetone, Electric – 460 W,
230 V/50 Hz; power cord, 5 m (197 in).
HD17A1.0 Conveyor-Pump, electric
Item #
HD16A1.0
HD17A1.0
Product
Conveyor Pump for Acetone (Pneumatic)
Conveyor Pump for Acetone (Electric)
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
HD06A1.0 Wire Basket – For stacking of organ and body slices in
sheet plastination during dehydration and degreasing. Plasticcoated. Outer dimensions: approx. 400 mm × 310 mm × 280 mm
(16 in × 12 in × 11 in; l × w × h), inner dimensions: approx. 370
mm × 280 mm × 255 mm (14.5 in × 11 in × 10 in; l × w × h).
Weight: approx. 1.9 kg (4.2 lb). Suitable as drum insert for
Stainless Steel Drum HD04A1.0 or HD05A1.0. Separating Grids
and Gauze (HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0 and HD14A50.0; see page 25)
have been cut to fit this basket.
HD06A1.0 Wire Basket
Item #
HD06A1.0
Product
Wire Basket, Angular
Unit
1 piece
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24. HD08A1.0 Sorting Mesh – Fine polymer netting, solvent resistant. For enclosure of loose parts (e.g., tarsal
bones) of an entire specimen that should remain together during plastination to avoid time-consuming
reallocation later on. Mesh width: 3 mm × 4 mm (0.11 in × 0.15 in); total width: 210 cm (82.6 in).
Item #
HD08A10.0
Product
Sorting Polymer Mesh, folded
Unit
1 piece
Dimensions
10 × 2.10 [m]
HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0, HD14A50.0 Polymer
Gauze and Polymer Grids for Sheet Plastination
– For stacking and stabilizing sawn or cut organ
and body slices during dehydration, degreasing,
and forced impregnation. 350 × 265 mm (13.8 in
× 10.4 in), cut to size for Wire Basket HD06A1.0.
HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze – For separation of
single slices during forced impregnation.
Grids HI15A50.0, HD12A50.0, HD14A50.0
HD12A50.0 Separating Grid – For separation of single slices during dehydration and degreasing. Soft,
flexible material with flow lines on both sides for optimum liquid exchange. Insert grid between individual
body slices when stacking specimens.
HD14A50.0 Stabilizing Grid – For stabilizing a stack of specimens during dehydration and degreasing. Insert
a grid into the specimen stack every 10 to 15 body slices.
Item #
HI15A50.0
HD12A50.0
HD14A50.0
Product
Plastic Gauze
Separating Grid (Plastic)
Stabilizing Grid (Plastic)
Unit
50 pieces
50 pieces
50 pieces
Dimensions
35 × 26.5 [cm]
35 × 26.5 [cm]
35 × 26.5 [cm]
HD20A1.0 Stainless Steel Frame with Inserts for Brain Slices – For plastination of brain slices with P 40.
Item #
HD20A1.0
Product
Stainless Steel Frame with Inserts for Brain
Slices
HD21A1.0 Dehydration Container, Small –
Stainless steel, with lid. Inner dimensions: approx.
123 cm × 24 cm × 60 cm (47 in × 9 in × 23 in;
l × d × h). Fits Freezer HK05A1.0, which will hold
two of these containers. Weight: approx. 40 kg
(88 lb).
HD22A1.0 Dehydration Container, Large –
Stainless steel, with lid. Inner dimensions: approx.
166 cm × 64 cm × 60 cm (65 in × 25 in × 23.6 in; ×
d × h). Fits Freezer HK06A1.0. Well suited for the
dehydration of large specimens (e.g., trunks) by freezesubstitution. Weight: approx. 100 kg (220 lb).
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Unit
1 piece
HD21A1.0 Dehydration Container, Small

25. Accessories for Forced Impregnation
HI01A1.0 Plastination Unit, Small – Ideal
for beginning plastination. Contains
1 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L
(HI02A1.0), with 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum
Tubing (HI07A1.0), 5 tube clamps,
1 Vacuum Pump 1.5 m3/h (page 29),
1 filling of pump oil, 1 Oil and Solvent
Separator (HI08A1.0) (15 L/4 gal),
1 Bennert manometer (HI13A1.0), and
1 Vacuum Adjustment Valve (HI10A1.0).
For cooling, we recommend Freezer
HK05A1.0.
HI01A1.0 Plastination Unit, Small
Item #
HI01A1.0
Product
Plastination Unit, Small (pump 230 V)
Unit
Set
HI02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L (9 gal) – Stainless
steel. Height: 490 mm (19 in); diameter: 345 mm (13 in; outer
dimensions). Four fittings and glass cover (380 mm × 380 mm /
15 in × 15 in) for visual monitoring of the impregnation process.
Silicone seal and 3 m (120 in) of vacuum tubing included.
Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0 is suitable for the plastination of
specimens up to the size of a human head. We recommend
Stainless Steel Basket HI05A1.0 as an insert, and a vacuum pump
with a displacement of 1.5 m3/h for vacuum generation
(page 29).
HI04A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI02A1.0
HI22A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI02A1.0 – Approx.
380 mm × 380 mm × 15 mm (15 in × 15 in × 0.6 in).
HI02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle
HI03A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L (26 gal) – Stainless steel. Height: 455 mm (18 in); diameter:
590 mm (23 in; outer dimensions). Design equivalent to HI02A1.0; four fittings and glass cover (650 mm ×
650 mm / 25 in × 25 in) for visual monitoring of the impregnation process. Silicone seal and 3 m (120 in) of
Vacuum Tubing HI07A1.0 included.
Plastination Kettle HI03 is suitable for the plastination of specimens of medium size and of organ and body
slices. For vacuum generation we recommend a vacuum pump with a displacement of 6 m3/h (page 29).
Freezer HK06A1.0 (page 38) is suitable for cooling. Impregnation Container HS30A1.0 (page 30) for stacked
slices is suitable for this plastination kettle.
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26. HI06A1.0 Replacement Lid Sealer for HI03A1.0
HI23A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate for HI03A1.0 – Approx. 650 mm × 650 mm × 20 mm (25 in × 25 in
× 0.8 in).
Item #
HI02A1.0
HI03A1.0
HI04A1.0
HI06A1.0
HI22A1.0
HI23A1.0
Product
Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 35 L
Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L
Replacement Lid Sealer for HI02A1.0
Replacement Lid Sealer for HI03A1.0
Replacement Glass Plate for HI02A1.0
Replacement Glass Plate for HI03A1.0
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
Vacuum Chambers for Plastination – Freezer inserts made from stainless steel for forced impregnation.
One side has straight, small flange fittings for vacuum tubing for connecting a manometer, a vacuum
adjustment device, and a vacuum pump. The cover is made from 10-mm-thick (0.4-in-thick) safety glass,
so that the impregnation process can be monitored and controlled. The glass cover is supported by a
stainless steel insert.
HI24A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Small – To accommodate specimens up to the size of a lower extremity.
Inner dimensions: approx. 118 cm × 27 cm × 56 cm (46 in × 11 in × 22 in; l × d × h); fits Freezer HK05A1.0.
Includes 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum Tubing (HI07A1.0). We recommend a vacuum pump with a displacement
of 10 m3/h (see page 29).
HI26A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate – For Vacuum Chamber, Small HI24A1.0, upon request.
HI25A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Large – Inner
dimensions: approx. 156 cm × 50 cm × 57 cm
(61 in × 19 in × 22 in; l × d × h), suitable for large
specimens such as entire trunks. Fits Freezer
HK06A1.0. Includes 3 m (120 in) of Vacuum
Tubing (HI07A1.0). We recommended a vacuum
pump with a displacement of 16 m3/h (see
page 29).
HI27A1.0 Replacement Glass Plate – For Vacuum
Chamber, Large HI25A1.0, upon request.
HI25A1.0 Vacuum Chamber, Large
Item #
HI24A1.0
HI25A1.0
HI26A1.0
HI27A1.0
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Product
Vacuum Chamber, Small
Vacuum Chamber, Large
Replacement Glass Plate for HI24A1.0
Replacement Glass Plate for HI25A1.0
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece

27. HI05A1.0 Stainless Steel Basket – Insert with
foldable carrying handle. Fits the small Heidelberg
Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0. Facilitates specimen
immersion into and removal from the
impregnation bath and also serves as drip-off
grid.
HI05A1.0 Stainless Steel Basket
HI07A1.0 Vacuum Tubing – For connecting
vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, vacuum
adjustment devices, and solvent separators.
Material: silicone. Inner diameter: 9.5 mm
(0.4 in).
HI07A1.0 Vacuum Tubing
HI08A1.0 Separator for Oil and Solvents –
Condensation and collecting vessel for extracted
solvent and oil vapor generated during forced
impregnation. Consists of a plastic barrel with
removable lid. Lid has connectors for vacuum
tubing. Vacuum tubing is used to connect the
separator with the vacuum pump on the one side
and with waste air exhaust on the other side.
Capacity: 15 L (4 gal). Vacuum tubing included
(2 m × 2 m/2 in × 80 in).
If the separator is placed inside a freezer,
virtually all of the extracted solvent can be
recovered. At room temperature, only
partial recovery is possible.
HI08A1.0 Separator for Oil and Solvents
Item #
HI05A1.0
HI07A1.0
HI08A1.0
Product
Stainless Steel Basket for HI02A1.0
Vacuum Tubing
Separator for Oil and Solvents
Unit
1 piece
Per meter
1 piece
Dimensions
9.5 × 5.5 [mm]
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28. HI10A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Valve – Simple needle valve for manual control of negative pressure during
forced impregnation via admission of external air.
HI11A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Unit – Consists of a Y-shaped vacuum tubing system with two Vacuum
Adjustment Valves (HI10A1.0). The adjustment unit allows for finer adjustment than a single valve.
HI10A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Valve
Item #
HI10A1.0
HI11A1.0
HI11A1.0 Vacuum Adjustment Unit
Product
Vacuum Adjustment Valve
Vacuum Adjustment Unit
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
HI13A1.0 Bennert Manometer – Vacuum meter with sliding mirror
glass scale for easy, parallax-free reading. Measuring range:
0 mm Hg to approx. 150 mm Hg (0 mbar to230 mbar); graduation of
scale: 1 mbar; connectors: 8-mm (0.3-in) glass fittings; weight:
approx. 600 g (1.3 lb).
HI14A1.0
Digital Manometer –
Measuring range: 0 mbar to
approx. 1100 mbar; absolute
resolution: 1 mbar. Powered
by 9-V battery (included).
Casing: ABS plastic, black.
Dimensions: 150 mm × 86 mm
× 30 mm (5.9 in × 3.4 in ×
1.2 in; l × w × d).
HI13A1.0 Bennert Manometer
Item #
HI13A1.0
HI14A1.0
28
HI14A1.0 Digital Manometer
Product
Bennert Manometer (incl. blind plug)
Digital Manometer (incl. battery)
Unit
1 piece
1 piece

29. HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze – For separation of single
slices during forced impregnation. Cut to size for Wire
Basket HD06A1.0. Dimensions: approx. 350 mm ×
265 mm (13.8 in × 10.4 in).
HI15A50.0 Polymer Gauze
Item #
HI15A50.0
Product
Polymer Gauze
Unit
50 pieces
Dimensions
35 × 26.5 [cm]
Vacuum Pumps – Rotary vane vacuum pumps, for crude and fine vacuum generation in plastination. One
filling of pump oil is included.
The required displacement of a plastination
vacuum pump depends on the volume of the
impregnation bath and the volume of the
immersed specimen. As a rule of thumb, we
recommend a displacement of 1 m3/h per 10 L
(2.6 gal) of impregnation bath. For the small
Heidelberg Plastination Kettle (HI02A1.0), for
example, with its average filling volume of 15 L
(3.9 gal) of impregnation bath, we recommend a
pump with a displacement of 1.5 m3/h. When in
doubt, opt for the lower of the two speeds you
are considering.
HI21A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 16 m3/h
Please contact us if you have questions about pumping of acetone vapor and explosion prevention.
HI18A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 1.5 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 15 L (4 gal), recommended for the
Small Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI02A1.0.
HI19A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 6 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 60 L (8 gal), recommended for the
large Heidelberg Plastination Kettle HI03A1.0.
HI20A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 10 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 120 L (31.7 gal), recommended for
the Small Vacuum Chamber HI24A1.0.
HI21A1.0 Vacuum Pump, 16 m3/h – For impregnation baths of up to 200 L (52.8 gal), recommended for
the Large Vacuum Chamber HI25A1.0.
HI12A5.0 Vacuum Pump Oil – Low vapor pressure, suitable for all vacuum pumps offered in our catalog.
Viscosity: approx. 100 mm2/s at 40°C (104°F).
Item #
HI18A1.0
HI19A1.0
HI20A1.0
HI21A1.0
HI12A5.0
Product
Vacuum Pump, 1.5 m³/h (230 V)
Vacuum Pump, 6 m³/h (230 V)
Vacuum Pump, 10 m³/h (230 V)
Vacuum Pump, 16 m³/h (230 V)
Vacuum Pump Oil, 5 L
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 canister
Quantity
5L
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30. HI16A1.0 Mixing Rod, Small – For mixing of impregnation resins and hardeners. Length: approx. 50 cm
(20 in).
HI17A1.0 Mixing Rod, Large – For mixing of
impregnation resins and hardeners. Length: approx.
59 cm (23 in).
HI28A1.0 Vacuum Lifting Pad – Facilitates lifting of glass
plates from plastination kettles or vacuum chambers.
Maximum load: 150 kg (330 lb).
HI28A1.0 Vacuum Lifting Pad
Item #
HI16A1.0
HI17A1.0
HI28A1.0
Product
Mixing Rod, Small
Mixing Rod, Large
Vacuum Lifting Pad (for glass plates)
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
Dimensions
50 cm
59 cm
Accessories for Sheet Plastination
HS01A20.0 Safety Glass Plates – For the construction of
flat chambers for sheet plastination with E 12. Beveled
edges, butted corners. Size: 450 mm × 350 mm (18 in ×
14 in); thickness: 3 mm (0.1 in).
HS02A20.0 Floating Glass Plates – For the construction
of flat chambers for sheet plastination with the P 40method. Beveled edges, butted corners. Size: 450 mm ×
350 mm (18 in × 14 in); thickness: 2 mm (0.08 in).
HS30A1.0 Impregnation Container for HI03A1.0 –
Stainless steel container with two removable handles
for holding slices stacked between plastic grids during
forced impregnation. Fits into the Large Heidelberg
Plastination Kettle HI03A1.0. Dimensions: approx.
375 mm × 285 mm × 355 mm (18 in × 11 in × 14 in;
w × d × h).
HS30A1.0 Impregnation Container
Item #
HS01A20.0
HS02A20.0
HS30A1.0
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Product
Safety Glass Plates, 3 mm
Floating Glass Plates, 2 mm
Impregnation Container for HI03A1.0
Unit
20 pieces
20 pieces
1 piece
Dimensions
350 × 450 [mm]
350 × 450 [mm]
375 x 285 x 355 [mm]

31. Silicone Gaskets – Spacers for flat chamber construction in
sheet plastination. The required thickness of the gasket
depends on the thickness of the specimens. The gasket
should be 2 mm to 3 mm thicker than the section to be
plastinated, because the binder clips (see below) used for
the construction of the flat chamber will compress the
gasket. Silicone gaskets are reusable after removal of
polymerized resin residues by immersion in acetone. About
1.6 m (63 in) of silicone gasket are required per flat
chamber if 35 cm × 45 cm (14 in × 18 in) glass plates are
used.
Item #
HS03A25.0
HS04A50.0
HS05A50.0
HS07A50.0
HS09A10.0
HS11A10.0
HS13A10.0
Product
Silicone Gasket, 3 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 4 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 5 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 6 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 8 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 10 mm, rolled
Silicone Gasket, 12 mm, rolled
HS033A25.0 – HS13A10.0 Silicone Gaskets
Unit
25 m
50 m
50 m
50 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
HS14A50.0 Polyester Foil Sheets – For hardening using the draining method and the sandwich method of
E 12-impregnated transparent body slices. Thickness: 100 μm, cut to 40 cm × 50 cm (16 in × 20 in);
transparent. The sheets are slightly larger than the glass plates, so any superfluous resin can easily drain.
Item #
HS14A50.0
Product
Polyester Foil Sheets 100 µm
Unit
50 pieces
Dimensions
40 × 50 [cm]
HS15A12.0, HS16A12.0, HS17A12.0 Binder Clips/Fold-Back
Clamps – A multipurpose tool for the plastination
laboratory. Binder clips are primarily used to assemble flat
chambers for sheet plastination. At least 14 clips are
required per flat chamber if 35 cm × 45 cm (14 in × 18 in)
glass plates are used. The medium binder size (HS16A12.0)
is suitable for single flat chambers with silicone gaskets of
≤10 mm (≤0.4 in) thick. The large binder clip size
(HS15A12.0) is suitable when thicker gaskets are used.
HS17A12.0 Fold-Back Clamps
Small binder clips (HS17A12.0) are used as a tool for sealing flat chambers
when using P 40.
Item #
HS15A12.0
HS16A12.0
HS17A12.0
Product
Fold-Back Clamps, Large
Fold-Back Clamps, Medium
Fold-Back Clamps, Small
Unit
12 pieces
12 pieces
12 pieces
Dimensions
51 mm
32 mm
19 mm
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32. HS18A1.0, HS19A1.0 Hand Clamps – For vertical positioning of flat chambers during sheet plastination.
HS19A1.0 length: approx. 15 cm (6 in); HS18A1.0 length: approx. 23 cm (9 in).
Item #
HS18A1.0
HS19A1.0
Product
Hand clamps, Large
Hand clamps, Small
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
Dimensions
23 cm
15 cm
HS20A10.0 Flat Funnel – Flexible funnel for filling flat
chambers with resin during sheet plastination.
HS20A10.0 Flat Funnel
Item #
HS20A10.0
Product
Flat Funnel
Unit
10 pieces
HS21A1.0 Deaeration Wire –
Custom-made,
1-mm-thick
stainless steel wire with handle
for the manual removal of air
bubbles from flat chambers
freshly filled with resin. Length:
40 cm (16 in).
HS21A1.0 Deaeration Wire
HS22A1.0 Positioning Wire
HS22A1.0 Positioning Wire – Custom-made, 4-mm-thick stainless steel wire with handle for final
positioning of plastinated organ and body slices in flat chambers freshly filled with resin. Length: 50 cm
(20 in).
Item #
HS21A1.0
HS22A1.0
Product
Deaeration Wire
Positioning Wire
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
Dimensions
40 cm
50 cm
HS23A50.0 and HS25A50.0 Silicone Tubing: Because of its high elasticity, silicone tubing is particularly
suitable for sealing flat chambers during plastination of brain slices. The tubing also facilitates the removal
of air bubbles from resin-filled chambers.
Item #
HS23A50.0
HS25A50.0
32
Product
Silicone Tubing for 4-mm brain slices
Silicone Tubing for 6-mm brain slices
Unit
50 m
50 m

33. HS27A0.2 BIODUR® Sealant – Polymer paste for sealing flat chambers using P 40.
Item #
HS27A0.2
Product
BIODUR® Sealant (P 40)
Unit
1 can
Quantity
0.2 kg
HS28A1.0 Rotary Slicer – For cutting brain and
other organ slices in sheet plastination. Casing:
matt eloxal. All parts coming into contact with the
material to be sliced are made of high-quality
aluminum eloxal. Hollow ground knife with hard
chromium coating. Easy to clean, low energy
consumption, electricity supply in accordance
with technical data as required.
HS28A1.0 Rotary Slicer
Technical Specifications:
Blade diameter:
Knife speed:
Max. cutting capacity:
Slice adjustment:
External dimensions:
Working area:
Electrical protection:
Weight:
Electrical characteristics:
AC Single-Phase
AC Three-Phase
330 mm (13 in)
266 min–1
Diameter 246 mm (9.7 in) or 290 mm × 246 mm (11.4 in × 9.7 in)
0 mm to 24 mm (9.4 in), infinite
725 mm × 570 mm × 470 mm (28.5 in × 22.4 in × 18.5 in, w × d × h)
approx. 770 mm × 786 mm (30 in × 31 in)
IP33
approx. 43 kg (95 lb)
230 V–50 Hz, 1.79 A. 0.36 kW
230 V/400V–50 Hz, 1.2 A/0.68 A, 0.31 kW
HS29A1.0 Special Band Saw for Sheet Plastination – Stainless steel, with cooled stop, especially suitable
for cutting of whole-body slices with low slice thickness. Stop is easy to disassemble for cutting thicker
slices. Available upon request.
Item #
HS28A1.0
HS29A1.0
Product
Rotary Slicer (for brain and organ slices)
Band Saw for Sheet Plastination
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
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34. Accessories for Polymer Curing
HH01A1.0 Membrane Pump for Gas Curing – For
vaporizing silicone hardener S 6 during . Included
are 2 m (80 in) of polyethylene tubing, which will
be attached to the pump, with its other end
dipped into the gas hardener. Characteristics:
230 V, 2.5 W; pump capacity: 60 L/h (15.8 gal/h).
HH01A1.0 Membrane Pump For Gas Curing
Item #
HH01A1.0
Product
Membrane Pump for Gas Curing (230 V)
Unit
1 piece
HH02A1.0 UV-A Curing Unit – Suitable for curing brain slices impregnated with polyester resin. Closed
aluminum construction, with internal tray for receiving a flat chamber. Fan for heat removal. Dimensions:
approx. 950 mm × 730 mm × 640 mm (18.9 in × 18.5 in × 21.2 in; w × d × h). Weight: approx. 60 kg (94.8 lb).
HH02A1.0 UV-A Curing Unit
Item #
HH02A1.0
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Product
UV-A Curing Unit (230 V)
Unit
1 piece

35. BIODUR® Gas Curing Units are used for curing of
silicone-impregnated
specimens
with
hardener
BIODUR® S 6 (page 11). Its modular structure (unit
consists of a supply unit and at least one gas curing box)
meets requirements for explosion protection yet allows
for operation of several different boxes with one supply
unit (see diagram), making refitting with small or
medium gas curing boxes possible. In addition, the
structurally redesigned units allow optimal monitoring
of the curing process.
HH07A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, small
Supply Unit HH10A1.0 for Gas Curing Boxes – The
supply unit provides both a 12-V power supply for the
fan and air flow for vaporizing the gas hardener. Suitable
for connection of up to three small Gas Curing Boxes or
one large or medium box as shown in the diagram.
Gas Curing Boxes – Designed for operation with Supply
Unit HH10A1.0 (external power and air supply). The Gas
Curing Boxes are equipped with stainless steel draining
grids, metal trays for collecting silicone drippings, glass
jars for adding the gas hardener BIODUR® S 6, and a fan
for circulating the air within. The transparent lid allows
full monitoring of the curing process. The boxes are
equipped with lateral connections for air tubing and a
power cord. Air tubing and power cord are included.
Length: 6 m (236 in).
Connection options for HH10A1.0
HH07A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Small – Consists of Small Gas Curing Box Unit HH11A1.0 and Supply Unit
HH10A1.0.
HH08A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Medium – Consists of Medium Gas Curing Box Unit HH12A1.0 and Supply Unit
HH10A1.0.
HH09A1.0 Gas Curing Unit, Large – Consists of a Large Gas Curing Box Unit HH13A1.0 and Supply Unit
HH10A1.0.
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36. HH10A1.0 Supply Unit for Gas Curing Boxes –
Dimensions: approx. 425 mm × 315 mm × 250 mm
(16.7 in × 12.4 in × 9.8 in; w × d × h). 230 V, 160 W.
Power cord length: approx. 3 m (236 in). Maximum
distance between Gas Curing Box and Supply Unit: 6 m
(236 in).
HH10A1.0 Supply Unit
HH11A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Small – For curing of small
silicone-impregnated specimens. The package includes
the box with fan, one stainless steel draining grid, one
stainless steel collecting tray, one glass jar, air tubing,
and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 750 mm ×
550 mm × 300 mm (29.5 in × 21.6 in × 11.8 in; w × d ×
h).
HH11A1.0 Gas Curing Box, small
HH12A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Medium – For curing of medium silicone-impregnated specimens. The package
includes the box with fan, two stainless steel draining grids, two stainless steel collecting trays, two glass
jars, air tubing, and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 1100 mm × 750 mm × 500 mm (43.3 in × 29.5 in
× 19.7 in; w × d × h).
HH13A1.0 Gas Curing Box, Large – For curing of large silicone-impregnated specimens. The package
includes the box with fan, three stainless steel draining grids, three stainless steel metal trays, three glass
jars, air tubing, and power cord. Inner dimensions: approx. 1650 mm × 750 mm × 670 mm (65 in × 29.5 in ×
26.3 in; w × d × h).
Item #
Unit
HH07A1.0
HH08A1.0
HH09A1.0
HH10A1.0
HH11A1.0
HH12A1.0
HH13A1.0
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Product
Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Small
Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Medium
Gas Curing Unit 230 V, Large
Supply Unit 230 V (air and power 12 V for box)
Gas Curing Box 12 V, Small
Gas Curing Box 12 V, Medium
Gas Curing Box 12 V, Large
1 set
1 set
1 set
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
Inner Dimensions
[mm]
750 × 550 × 300
1100 × 750 × 500
1650 × 750 × 670

37. HH06A1.0 Convection Heat Cabinet – For
curing organ and body slices with E 12.
Capacity: 400 L (105 gal); temperature
range: +40°C to +250°C (+104°F to +482°F).
With
continuous
air
circulation,
horizontally guided and distributed evenly
around each shelf to avoid dead spots. Air
circulation continues even after the target
temperature has been reached. Precise
control of temperature is possible because
of two separate feedback control systems
for coarse and fine control.
HH06A1.0 Convection Heat Cabinet
•
Heat cabinet includes three trays of perforated stainless steel.
•
Temperature sensor: platinum resistance thermometer.
•
Interior: stainless steel, Exterior: lacquer coating: RAL 9001 (cream).
•
Inner dimensions: 65 cm × 95 cm × 66.5 cm (25 in × 37 in × 26 in; h × w × d).
•
Outer dimensions: 87 cm × 122 cm × 104 cm (34 in × 48 in × 41 in; h × w × d).
•
Weight: approx. 195 kg (429.9 lb).
•
Double door with windows.
•
Power: 400-V three-phase current; overall energy consumption: 5.6 kW. Power cord: 3 m,
including CEE plug.
•
Adjustable flap for air supply and exhaust air.
Air circulation, horizontally guided and distributed evenly around each shelf
Item #
HH06A1.0
Product
Convection Heat Cabinet (400 V)
Unit
1 piece
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38. Plastination Deep-Freezers
HK05A1.0, HK06A1.0 Special Freezers for Plastination – With glass sliding lid, –23°C (–9°F), stationary,
suitable for freeze-substitution with acetone and for forced impregnation. Outer paneling: brushed
stainless steel; interior paneling: stainless steel. See table on page 39 for technical specifications. Unless
otherwise specified in your order, the freezer will have four holes drilled into the short side facing the wall,
so that vacuum tubing can be inserted (HI07A1.0, page 27). BIODUR® freezers are adapted to the special
needs of plastination: The bottom has been reinforced by a metal plate, and the refrigeration unit has been
removed and placed together with the temperature control unit in a separate case.
For protection from explosion, the freezer and the compressor housing should be set up in
neighboring rooms. Thus, potential ignition sources are kept away from the actual working area in
which flammable solvents will be used. The operator is responsible for complying with all national,
state, local, and institutional safety regulations!
Freezer and refrigeration unit are connected by two refrigerant pipes and the cable for the temperature
sensor. Thus, the wall between freezer and refrigeration unit has to be equipped with a suitable opening
for these pipes and cable. All connections (pipes and cable) are manufactured in 2 m (78.7 in) length;
variations are possible upon request. Contact us for more details on setting up the freezers.
Item #
HK05A1.0
HK06A1.0
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Product
Plastination Deep-Freezer, 650 L (230 V)
Plastination Deep-Freezer, 800 L (230 V)
Unit
1 piece
1 piece

39. Special Freezers for Plastination—Technical Specifications
Type
HK05A1.0
HK06A1.0
Approx. outer dimensions of chest
(l × w × h)
1750 × 800 × 830 mm
(69 in × 31 in × 33 in)
2100 × 800 × 830 mm
(83 in × 31 in × 33 in)
Approx. inner dimensions of chest
(l × w × h)
1610 × 655 × 640 mm
(63 in × 26 in × 25 in)
1960 × 655 × 640 mm
(77 in × 26 in × 25 in)
Inner and outer lining
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Dimensions of housing
for cooling unit (l × w × h)
445 × 320 × 270 mm
(17.5 in × 12.6 in × 10.6 in)
445 × 320 × 270 mm
(17.5 in × 12.6 in × 10.6 in)
Approx. capacity
650 L (170 gal)
800 L (210 gal)
Approx. weight
215 kg (474 lb) (freezer chest
21 kg (46 lb). cooling unit
280 kg (617 lb) freezer chest
21 kg (46 lb). cooling unit
Noise level
<70 db(A)
typical: 52 db(A)
<70 db(A)
typical: 52 db(A)
Electrical Specifications
Voltage/frequency
230 V/50 Hz
230 V/50 Hz
Nominal current
2.3 A
2.3 A
Fuse
16 A
16 A
Approx. power consumption
7.4 kWh/24 h
7.9 kWh/24 h
Protection
IP23
IP23
Refrigerant Circuit
Refrigerant/amount
R 404 A/220 g (0.485 lb)
R 404 A/250 g (0.5512 lb)
Connecting lines
Standard: 2 m (78.7 in)
Standard: 2 m (78.7 in)
Range of adjustment
from … to
–23°C to –18°C
–9°F to –0.4°F
–23°C to –18°C
–9°F to –0.4°F
Allowable ambient temperature
from … to
+16°C to +35°C
+60.8°F to +95°F
+16°C to +35°C
+60.8°F to +95°F
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40. Other Accessories
HA01A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder – Plastination manual in German. Author: Gunther von Hagens.
1985 edition, 160 pages.
HA02A1.0 Heidelberg Plastination Folder – Plastination manual in English. Author: Gunther von Hagens.
1985 edition, 160 pages.
Item #
HA01A1.0
HA02A1.0
Product
Heidelberg Plastination Folder (German)
Heidelberg Plastination Folder (English)
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
HA03A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 500 VA – Voltage
converter necessary for use by any electrical equipment
components in regions with 110-V mains voltage.
Suitable, for example, for operation of Vacuum Pump
HI18A1.0 (1.5 m3/h) or UV-A Curing Chamber HH02A1.0.
HA03A1.0 Voltage Converter
HA04A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 1000 VA – Voltage converter necessary for use by any electrical
equipment components in regions with 110-V mains voltage. Suitable, for example, for operation of
Vacuum Pump HI19A1.0 (6 m3/h) or Special Freezers for Plastination HK05A1.0 and HK06A1.0.
HA05A1.0 Converter 110 V–230 V, 1500 VA – Voltage converter necessary for use by any electrical
equipment components in regions with 110-V mains voltage. Suitable, for example, for operation of
Vacuum Pump HI21A1.0 (16 m3/h).
Item #
HA03A1.0
HA04A1.0
HA05A1.0
Product
Converter 110 V–230 V/500 VA
Converter 110 V–230 V/1000 VA
Converter 110 V–230 V/1500 VA
Unit
1 piece
1 piece
1 piece
HA06A1000.0 Adhesive Foil – For the protection of E 12-impregnated or P 40-impregnated slices against
scratching during the sawing process. Thickness: 50 μm; width: 40 cm (16 in); transparent.
HA07A300.0 Stretch Foil, Transparent – Multipurpose tool for the plastination laboratory, such as
temporary protection for slices. Width: 50 cm (20 in); transparent.
Item #
HA06A1000.0
HA07A300.0
40
Product
Adhesive foil, 50 µm
Stretch foil, transparent
Unit
1 roll
1 roll
Dimensions
1000 m × 40 cm
300 m × 50 cm

41. HA11A10.0 Bucket, Rectangular, 19 L – With lid and foldable
carrying handle. Material: polyethylene, solvent resistant.
Color: white. Universal device; suitable, for example, as
immersion vessel for P 40.
HA11A1.0 Bucket
Item #
HA11A10.0
Product
Bucket, Rectangular, 19 L
Unit
10 pieces
HA12A1.0 Latex Gloves – Strong and elastic material, for high
mechanical stress. The gloves protect reliably up to above the
forearm against liquids, e.g., silicone resins, and offer very
good low temperature flexibility. Length: 600 mm (23 in),
thickness: approx. 1.10 mm (0.04 in), color: beige.
HA13A1.0 Solvent-Resistant Gloves – Category III protective
gloves, resistant to solvents such as acetone and ethanol
(permeation time: level 6, >480 min); limited resistance to
methylene chloride (permeation time: level 1, >10 min), gas
impermeable. Good flexibility, even when cold. Length:
350 mm (14 in), thickness: approx. 0.70 mm (0.03 in); color: black.
Item #
HA12A1.0
HA13A1.0
Product
Latex Gloves
Solvent-Resistant Gloves
HA12A1.0, HA13A1.0 Protective Gloves
Unit
1 pair
1 pair
Dimensions
62 cm
34 cm
Recommendations for Equipping a Plastination Laboratory
The following table presents equipment sets for
the various plastination techniques. They are
based on the BIODUR ® product line and include
all devices and tools required for the basic
equipment of a plastination laboratory.
Variations in the composition of these sets are,
of course, possible. Upon request, we will
provide you with a tailored estimate, taking into
account the planned plastination technique(s)
and the type, number, and size of the specimens
to be plastinated. We also will be happy to
investigate the feasibility of special container
sizes you may require.
Components of small Plastination Unit
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42. BIODUR® Equipment Packages for the Silicone Standard Method
Method
Maximum Specimen
Size (Approximate)
Specimens/Month
(Approximate)
Silicone – S 10—
Standard
Method
(Small Set)
Up to the size of a
human head
15 kg (33 lb)
Silicone – S 10—
Standard
Method
(Medium Set I)
Up to the size of
horizontal body
slices at shoulder
level
35 kg (77 lb)
Silicone – S 10—
Standard
Method
(Medium Set II)
Up to the size of a
human lower
extremity (including
hip)
70 kg (154 lb)
Silicone – S 10—
Standard
Method
(Large Set)
Up to the size of a
human trunk
120 kg (264 lb)
Recommended Basic Equipment
1 Special Freezer for Plastination
1 Plastination Unit, Small
1 Stainless Steel Basket
3 Stainless Steel Drums, 35 L
1 Acetonometer 0%–100%
1 Acetonometer 90%–100%
1 Gas Curing Unit, Small
2 Special Freezers for Plastination
3 Stainless Steel Drums, 100 L or
3 Stainless Steel Drums, 150 L
1 Acetonometer 0%–100%
1 Acetonometer 90%–100%
1 Heidelberg Plastination Kettle, 100 L
3
1 Vacuum Pump, 6 m /h
1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit
1 Separator for Oil and Solvents
1 Bennert Manometer
1 Gas Curing Unit, Medium
2 Special Freezers for Plastination
2 Dehydration Containers
1 Acetonometer 0%–100%
1 Acetonometer 90%–100%
1 Vacuum Chamber, Small
3
1 Vacuum Pump, 10 m /h
1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit
1 Separator for Oil and Solvents
1 Bennert Manometer
1 Gas Curing Unit, Large
3 Special Freezers for Plastination
2 Dehydration Containers
1 Acetonometer 0%–100%
1 Acetonometer 90%–100%
1 Vacuum Chamber, Large
3
1 Vacuum Pump, 16 m /h
1 Vacuum Adjustment Unit
1 Separator for Oil and Solvents
1 Bennert Manometer
1 Gas Curing Unit, Large
HK05A1.0
HI01A1.0
HI05A1.0
HD03A1.0
HD01A1.0
HD02A1.0
HH07A1.0
HK06A1.0
HD04A1.0
HD05A1.0
HD01A1.0
HD02A1.0
HI03A1.0
HI19A1.0
HI11A1.0
HI08A1.0
HI13A1.0
HH08A1.0
HK05A1.0
HD21A1.0
HD01A1.0
HD02A1.0
HI24A1.0
HI20A1.0
HI11A1.0
HI08A1.0
HI13A1.0
HH09A1.0
HK06A1.0
HD22A1.0
HD01A1.0
HD02A1.0
HI25A1.0
HI21A1.0
HI11A1.0
HI08A1.0
HI13A1.0
HH09A1.0
Additional accessories recommended for all silicone packages:
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Digital Thermometer HD19A1.0 (for temperature control during forced impregnation process)
Solvent-Resistant Gloves HA13A1.0
Mixing Rod, Small HI16A1.0 or Large HI17A1.0 (for stirring polymer mixtures)
For polymer mixtures: Latex Gloves HA12A1.0 (for manipulation of specimens in silicone)
Conveyor Pump HD16A1.0 (pneumatic) or HD17A1.0 (electric), for safe transfer large amounts of acetone
Vacuum Lifting Pad HI28A1.0, to facilitate lifting of glass plates from plastination kettles or vacuum chambers

43. BIODUR® Equipment Packages for Sheet Plastination
Method
Sheet plastination—
P 40 method
Sheet plastination—
E 12 technique with
sandwich method
Sheet plastination—
E 12 technique with
flat chamber method
Maximum
Specimen Size
(Approximate)
Specimens/Month
(Approximate)
Brain slices at all
levels
Depending on the
size of the
available
dehydration and
impregnation
containers as well
as on the number
of flat chambers
Horizontal body
slices from the
trunk region
Depending on the
size of the
available
dehydration and
impregnation
containers
Horizontal body
slices from the
trunk region
Depending on the
size of the
available
dehydration and
impregnation
containers as well
as on the number
of flat chambers
Recommended Basic Equipment
Medium Silicone Set I, plus
1 Rotary Slicer
HS28A1.0
2 Stainless Steel Frames with Inserts
for Brain Slices
HD20A1.0
1 Impregnation Container
HS30A1.0
10 Buckets, Rectangular
HA11A10.0
20 Floating Glass Plates (2 mm)
HS02A20.0
50 m Silicone Tubing
HS23A50.0
(for 4-mm slices)
min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps,
medium
HS16A12.0
min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps,
Small
HS17A12.0
10 Flat Funnels
HS20A10.0
1 Positioning Wire
HS22A1.0
1 Deaeration Wire
HS21A1.0
1 can Sealant
HS27A0.2
1 UV-A Curing Unit
HH02A1.0
Medium Silicone Set I, plus
1 Band Saw and/or
HS29A1.0
1 Rotary Slicer
for organ slices
HS28A1.0
2 Wire Baskets
HD06A1.0
50 pc. Plastic Gauze
HI15A50.0
50 pc. Separating Grid
HD12A50.0
50 pc. Stabilizing Grid
HD14A50.0
1 Impregnation Container
HS30A1.0
20 Safety Glass Plates (3 mm)
HS01A20.0
100 Polyester Foil Sheets
HS14A50.0
(100 µm thick)
1 Convection Heat Cabinet
HH06A1.0
Medium Silicone Set I, plus
1 Band Saw and/or
HS29A1.0
1 Rotary Slicer
for organ slices
HS28A1.0
2 Wire Baskets
HD06A1.0
50 pc. Plastic Gauze
HI15A50.0
50 pc. Separating Grid
HD12A50.0
50 pc. Stabilizing Grid
HD14A50.0
1 Impregnation Container
HS30A1.0
20 Safety Glass Plates (3 mm)
HS01A20.0
50 m Silicone Gasket, 5 mm
HS05A50.0
(for 4-mm slices)
min. 100 Fold-Back Clamps, Medium HS16A12.0
10 Flat Funnel
HS20A10.0
1 Positioning Wire
HS22A1.0
1 De-aeration Wire
HS21A1.0
1 Convection Heat Cabinet
HH06A1.0
Accessories additionally recommended for Sheet Plastination Sets:
•
•
Hand Clamps, Large (HS18A1.0) or Small (HS19A1.0), for vertical positioning of flat chambers.
Adhesive foil HA06A1000.0, for the protection of cured slices against scratching.
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44. Biodur Products GmbH 2012
All illustrations, dimensions, volumes, and weights are nonbinding. Typographical and other errors and
omissions are excepted. All items are subject to change without notice.
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45. BIODUR® Products GmbH
Rathausstrasse 11 I 69126 Heidelberg I Germany
Phone: +49 6221 4264 126 I Fax: +49 6221 4264 145
Email: contact@biodur.de I www.biodur.de