SlowFade™ Glass Soft-set Antifade Mountant, 5 x 2 mL - FAQs

I do not have epoxy or VALAP to seal the coverslip. Do you offer an alternative coverslip sealant?

We offer ProLong Coverslip Sealant (Cat. No. P56128) that can be used to seal the edges of the coverslip and is compatible with both curing and non-curing mountant. The sealant is easy to apply and is brushed on after the mountant has cured, for long preservation of slides. The product page can be found here.

When using a hard-curing mountant, such as ProLong Antifade Mountant, make sure the mountant is fully cured before applying ProLong Coverslip Sealant. Since this sealant can seal moisture under the coverslip, it can interfere with the curing process.

When using a non-curing mountant, such as SlowFade Antifade Mountants, sealing can take place immediately after mounting.

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