Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. makes labels―printed or blank―specifically engineered to stick to paraffin blocks used in histology and other related fields. The special embedding waxes, various plastic cassette constructions and the tough chemicals used in specimen testing have presented real challenges for most laboratories... until now.

EnduraLabels* are proven successful for Paraffin Blocks

Thanks to a uniquely strong adhesive our thermal transfer EnduraLabels work well on some of the toughest surfaces around including low-surface-energy plastic, rough textures and oily surfaces, Rated for service up to 300°F, they easily handle exposure to hot wax whether you label your cassettes before or after embedding.

Histological blocks are best labeled before embedding a tissue sample in paraffin however, to maintain complete specimen tracking from embedding to microtoming and application to slides. The use of bar code labels allows you to link extensive database information to specific unique samples. The labels used on paraffin blocks can have barcodes, sequential numbers or any information you need, but they are very small and narrow. Print legibility is just as important as having a label stick to a block; our EnduraLabels provide excellent fine print quality with our recommended T96/T97 or T80/T81 resin printing ribbons.

For the next step in tissue processing, see our XyResist® and XyRepel® slide labels used in sample sectioning.

*Testing is important in rigorous applications like Paraffin Blocks. Contact Us For FREE Label Samples.