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How dangerous is sodium cacodylate?

B S Weakley

    Journal of Microscopy
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Sodium cacodylate may pose a significant health hazard, contrary to common assumptions. Electron microscopists must exercise extreme caution when preparing cacodylate buffers due to potential risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Biochemistry
    • Microscopy

    Background:

    • Sodium cacodylate is commonly used in electron microscopy buffer preparations.
    • Existing assumptions about its safety may be underestimated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the potential health hazards associated with sodium cacodylate.
    • To recommend increased safety measures in laboratory settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of circumstantial evidence regarding sodium cacodylate toxicity.
    • Analysis of safety protocols in electron microscopy sample preparation.

    Main Results:

    • Circumstantial evidence indicates sodium cacodylate may be a greater health hazard than previously thought.
    • Current safety practices may not adequately address the risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Further toxicological studies on sodium cacodylate are warranted.
    • Electron microscopists and laboratory staff must implement stringent safety precautions during buffer preparation.