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Featuring a pure cellulose absorbent medium, these Grade 556 drying pads are precut paper strips measuring 37 x 100mm that quickly draw up and hold excess liquid from microscope specimens and other laboratory samples. The naturally hydrophilic structure wicks aqueous fluids on contact, making the pads a simple and dependable tool for cleaning up slides and benchtop work areas.
Key Cellulose Media Characteristics
- Manufactured from pure cellulose for clean, consistent absorbency
- Naturally hydrophilic surface that rapidly wicks aqueous liquids
- Absorbent strip format designed to remove excess liquid from microscope specimens
- Uniform precut strips deliver repeatable handling from pad to pad
Key Construction Characteristics
- Precut strip dimensions of 37 x 100mm
- Grade 556 cellulose paper construction
- Nominal thickness of 0.19mm (190um)
- Supplied nonsterile
- Packaged 100 strips per pack
These drying pads provide reliable, low-lint liquid removal that helps maintain clean working surfaces and protects delicate specimens. The consistent cellulose structure delivers dependable absorbency for routine microscopy and general laboratory use, supporting sample integrity throughout sample preparation.
- Dimensions
- 37mm x 100mm
- Grade
- Grade 556
- Material
- Cellulose
- Nominal Thickness (µm)
- 190
- Pack Count
- 100
- Qualitative/ Quantitative
- Qualitative
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Microscope Specimen Preparation Removes excess liquid from microscope slides and specimens to support clear, clean viewing.
- Slide Blotting Wicks away residual buffers and stains during slide handling and staining workflows.
- Benchtop Liquid Removal Absorbs incidental spills and excess fluid around the work area during sample processing.
- General Laboratory Drying Provides a convenient absorbent strip for drying labware and removing surface moisture from samples.