Photonics and Analytical Marketing has developed First Contact polymer cleaner, for removing marks from microscope slides.
In all types of microscopy, especially dark-field microscopy, the cleanliness of the microscope slide is critical in obtaining a clear image.
Background scattered light from scratches, cleaning mark residues, small particles and other contaminants is a common problem.
The traditional 'squeaky-clean slide' method, using prolonged immersion in a sonicator bath, still leaves a significant amount of particulate contamination on the surface.
Cleaning with an ammonia wipe followed by a single application of First Contact polymer cleaner gives a virtually 100 per cent mark-free surface.
First Contact is a polymer solution that can be applied either by a small brush or by spraying onto the slide.
After drying, the resulting polymer film is peeled off, removing all surface contaminants, which are now embedded in the film - leaving a pristine surface.
