Delasco
Laboratory \ Clearing Oil

Clearing Oil Information / Comments

DELASCO clearing oil is from Mineral oil, and provides a refractive index similar to that of glass, and can be used on dried smears, under a cover slip to make a temporary preparation for microscopic examination. For permanent preparations, use Synthetic Mounting Medium instead.

It may also be used as a microscope immersion oil. Clean lens with alcohol after each use. It may also be used as an inexpensive oil for epiluminesence, with the Dermatoscope.

It is supplied in 1 oz and 2 oz glass dropper bottles.