Borosilicate glass staining jar
Fits 5, 9, 10, 20, 30 or 60 microscope slides
Chemical- and heat-resistant
With lid design
For histology, cytology, microbiology & pathology laboratories
Availability: In Stock
Staining Jar
Description
What Is a Staining Jar?
A staining jar (also called a microscope slide staining jar or staining dish) is a laboratory container designed for staining, fixing, rinsing, and processing microscope slides during histology, cytology, microbiology, and pathology workflows.
The jar securely holds multiple microscope slides while allowing complete immersion in staining reagents such as hematoxylin & eosin (H&E), Gram stain, acid-fast stain, Wright-Giemsa stain, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) solutions.
Manufactured from high-clarity borosilicate glass, staining jars provide excellent chemical resistance against alcohols, xylene, formalin, acids, and common histology reagents while maintaining dimensional stability under repeated laboratory use.
Available in multiple capacities from 5 to 60 slides, staining jars support both low-volume research laboratories and high-throughput clinical pathology workflows.
Why Laboratories Use Staining Jars
| Feature | Benefit |
| Borosilicate glass construction | Excellent resistance to staining reagents, solvents and temperature changes |
| Uniform staining environment | Ensures consistent reagent contact across all slides |
| Multi-slide capacity | Improves laboratory efficiency and batch consistency |
| Lid design | Reduces evaporation and contamination during staining procedures |
| High transparency | Allows easy visual monitoring of staining solutions and slide immersion |
| Compatible with staining racks | Supports fast transfer between staining, rinsing and drying steps |
Key Features
- Made from laboratory-grade borosilicate glass with excellent chemical durability
- Available capacities: 5, 9, 10, 20, 30 and 60 microscope slides
- Compatible with standard 75×25 mm microscope slides
- Excellent solvent resistance for alcohols, xylene, formalin and routine staining reagents
- Heat-resistant construction suitable for routine laboratory staining workflows
- Clear glass body allows easy observation of staining levels and reagent condition
- Lid included to minimise evaporation and airborne contamination
- Suitable for manual and semi-automated staining procedures
- Compatible with slide staining racks and Coplin jar workflows
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Slide capacity | 5 / 9 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 slides |
| Compatible slide size | Standard 75×25 mm microscope slides |
| Transparency | High-clarity laboratory glass |
| Chemical resistance | Alcohols, xylene, hematoxylin, eosin, formalin, Gram stain and routine histology reagents |
| Applications | Histology, microbiology, cytology, hematology, pathology and research laboratories |
| Compatible accessories | Slide staining racks and microscope slides |
Applications of Staining Jars
| Laboratory Area | Typical Applications |
| Histology | H&E staining, special tissue staining and paraffin section preparation |
| Microbiology | Gram staining, acid-fast staining and bacterial smear staining |
| Cytology | Pap staining and cytological specimen preparation |
| Hematology | Wright-Giemsa staining of blood smears and bone marrow samples |
| Clinical pathology | IHC and immunofluorescence staining workflows |
| Research laboratories | Cell staining, tissue analysis and microscopy preparation |
| Education laboratories | Microscopy training and biological teaching applications |
How to Use a Staining Jar
- Load microscope slides into a compatible staining rack or holder.
- Fill the staining jar with the required fixative, staining reagent or rinse solution.
- Immerse the slides completely to ensure uniform reagent exposure.
- Transfer slides between jars according to the staining protocol.
- Rinse and dry slides after staining before microscopic examination.
Tip: Using staining jars together with slide staining racks improves workflow efficiency and reduces slide handling damage.
Ordering Information
| Cat# | Description | Package |
| 17061001 | Fits up to 5 slides, with card slots | 48 pcs/carton |
| 17061002 | Fits up to 9 slides, with card slots | 48 pcs/carton |
| 17061003 | Fits up to 10 slides, with card slots | 64 pcs/carton |
| 17061004 | Fits up to 20 slides, square type | 20 pcs/carton |
| 17061005 | Fits up to 30 slides, square type | 20 pcs/carton |
| 17061006 | Fits up to 60 slides, square type | 10 pcs/carton |
Why Procurement Teams Choose Hawach Staining Jars
- Laboratory-grade borosilicate glass for long-term chemical resistance
- Multiple capacities available for different staining workloads
- High transparency and dimensional consistency
- Compatible with standard microscope slides and staining racks
- Suitable for histology, pathology, microbiology and research laboratories
- OEM and bulk supply available
- Stable production quality with batch traceability
- Fast delivery for standard models
- Free samples available for qualified laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
What slide sizes are compatible with the staining jar?
The staining jars are designed for standard 75×25 mm microscope slides.
Can the staining jar be used with staining racks?
Yes. The jars are compatible with standard slide staining racks for efficient slide transfer.
Is the glass resistant to xylene and alcohol?
Yes. Borosilicate glass is resistant to common histology and microbiology solvents including ethanol, methanol, isopropanol and xylene.
What staining applications are supported?
The jars are suitable for H&E staining, Gram staining, Wright-Giemsa staining, acid-fast staining, IHC and routine microscopy staining procedures.
Are different capacities available?
Yes. Standard capacities include 5, 9, 10, 20, 30 and 60 slides.
Do you provide OEM or custom configurations?
Yes. OEM packaging and bulk procurement services are available for distributors and laboratories.
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