Opticut 5.25 -

With good tramp oil removal and weekly skimming, Opticut 5.25 can last in a central system or 3 to 6 months in a single sump grinder. This is significantly longer than standard soluble oils (which often fail in 2 months).

| Feature | Opticut 5.25 | EDTA 10% (pH 7.4) | Formic acid 5% | |--------|--------------|--------------------|----------------| | Decalcification speed | 2–12 hrs | 5–30 days | 12–48 hrs | | Preservation of morphology | Poor (nuclear loss) | Excellent | Good | | IHC/RNA compatibility | No | Yes | Limited | | Corrosiveness | Very high | None | Moderate | | Cost per liter (working solution) | Very low | High | Moderate | Opticut 5.25