Ecofriendly, Economic Surrogative for Xylene

Cedarwood oil as an alternative to xylene as a clearing agent in histopathological tissue processing – A comparative study

“…Xylene is a chemical aromatic hydrocarbon, being a highly flammable colorless liquid with aromatic odors. [ 3 ] It is highly toxic and carcinogenic and causes severe long-lasting ill effects on the health of technicians and pathologists when exposed for a longer duration. [ 4 ] The main effects of inhaling xylene vapor are depression of the central nervous system with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.…”