Which Preparation is Right for You?
Ward’s Preserved Specimens
The Widest Selection of Preparations, Backed by Expert Support
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| Preparation | Odor/Off-Gassing | Formaldehyde/VOC Levels | Fixation | Injection Options | Packaging Options | Shelf Life | Dissection Guides | Support | Additional Features/Benefits |
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High-quality fixation, low formalin odor |
None
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Low to no VOCs (<1 ppm Acetone, Formaldehyde, Benzene, and other harmful chemicals) |
Fully-Fixed High quality tissue and clear differentiation of organs and structures |
Plain Single Double Triple |
Pails Vacuum Packs
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12-18 months unopened After opening, several weeks or more |
Free Dissection Guide Available Online
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Backed by Ward's Science Plus Us team.
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Ward's Science Exclusive Formalin-quality fixation without the odor or chemicals No special ventilation or disposal process required |
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Some |
As low as 1% formaldehyde - lowest possible levels to achieve maximum fixation results |
Fully-fixed |
Plain Single Double Triple |
Pails Vacuum Packs |
12-18 months unopened After opening, several weeks or more |
Free Dissection Guide Available Online
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Backed by Ward's Science Plus Us team.
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All specimens meet or exceed OSHA standards
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Cost-effective and long-lasting |
Some acetone odor from re-hydration
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100% Chemical-Free
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Organs and tissues retain natural coloration
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Plain Single Double |
Vacuum Packs
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Unlimited shelf life in dries state Re-hydrated specimens last for months |
Free Dissection Guide Available Online
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Backed by Ward's Science Plus Us team.
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Ward's Science Exclusive Lighter package weight for cost-effective shipping |
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None |
100% Chemical-Free Durable, dry, odorless, free of off-gassing |
Real biological specimens that have been preserved, dissected, and permanently plastinated for demonstration and display. |
Variety of injection options available |
Varies
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Unlimited; Built to last in your lab indefinitely. |
N/A
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Backed by Ward's Science Plus Us team.
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Widest selection of platinated species available from any supplier
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