How to Use Ink Aid

1. Ink is applied to the tissue surface
2. Ink Aid (acetic acid solution) is sprayed
3. The acid:

• • Alters protein structure at the tissue surface
  • Coagulates or “fixes” the dye pigment
  • Enhances adhesion between dye and tissue proteins

This results in the dye becoming more resistant to:

• • Formalin fixation
  • Alcohol dehydration
  • Clearing agents and paraffin processing

Practically, this prevents the ink from washing off or diffusing during processing.

Product instructions key note

Spray 1–2 times onto inked tissue to “set/bond the dye”