Storage solution
The storage solution is a solution with preservative properties that is used to protect anatomical specimens from biological decay, decomposition by microorganisms and from drying out. In addition, certain additives can be used to color the specimens naturally again (color-retaining preservation) and - for the purpose of displaying them in transparent specimen boxes - to bring them to bear in the first place. Most storage solutions are based on alcohol or formalin . Color-retaining additives can be curing salts , for example .