Methyl Cellulose Quieting or Slowing Solution for Protozoa (100 mL)

Organic #2

#26a

Indefinite

Cloudy, colorless

None

Non-toxic methyl cellulose (3.0%) solution for slowing the movements of protozoa. The high viscosity of a drop of this solution added to a wet-mount preparation will slow (or cease) movement while students make careful observations. An indispensable aid to microscopy.