Plastimation technique for museum specimens

ABSTRACT

The museum specimens are commonly stored in formalin solution and create problems like transportation shrinkage and discoloration of the specimens. Formalin irritates sensitive mucous membranes and irritates allergic reactions in the skin. To overcome these difficulties a new technique of Plastination of Dr. Gunther Van Hagens has been followed to check the suitability of the procedure and to introduce it in Pakistan. It is concluded that the procedure is simple, easily reproduceable and only worthwhile if practised regularly