1) Absolute Alcohol saturated wtih Picric Acid. After treatment of 10 mins to 3 hours wash with distilled water.
2) 70% alcohol containing ammonium hydroxide for 30 mins to 3 hours. After treatment rinse in 1% acetic acid then distilled water.
What is used to remove Mercury Pigment?
Deparaffinize and hydrate the slides. Treat with Lugol Iodine for 10 mins, Wash in running water, place in 5% solution of sodium thiosulfate for 3 mins. Wash in distilled water.