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Carestream Kodak Autoradiography & Chemiluminescence Films & Accessories

Carestream Kodak has been the world leader in the development and manufacture of Autoradiography films for more than 30 years. Carestream Kodak films are designed specifically for Autoradiography and Chemiluminescence purposes and Carestream Kodak scientists have developed their T-Grain technology, being flatter, more tabular silver halide grains used in some of their BioMax product range, that intercept more radiation, providing enhanced sensitivity, speed and less noticeable grain in the film. With development of intensifying screens, including the innovative Transcreen, Carestream Kodak further improved the sensitivity, image quality and resolution that laboratory scientists need.

Sigma-Aldrich has been supplying Carestream Kodak Autoradiography and Chemiluminescence products for many years, supporting them with high stock levels, sophisticated logistics, easy-to-use order systems, and fast delivery to provide scientists easy access to the best products for their science. See the focus areas below for an easy-to-read product selection guide.



BioMax Light
Chemiluminescence Film

A double emulsion (double-sided) film that provides maximum clarity and sensitivity for detection chemiluminescence. Produces highest signal-to-noise ratio of any Carestream Kodak film for detecting chemiluminescence and suitable for use with all chemiluminescence kits.

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
Light-1: Sheets of film with no interleaved paper. 5 x 7 13 x 18 868 9358 Z370398-50EA
7 x 9.5 18 x 24 819 4540 Z373508-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 178 8207 Z370371-50EA
9.5 x 11.8 24 x 30 153 8966 Z373516-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 862 5170 Z373494-50EA
Light-2: Each Sheet wrapped in light-tight envelope. 5 x 7 13 x 18 191 7012 Z370428-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 876 1520 Z370401-50EA

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BioMax MR
Maximum Resolution

A single emulsion (single-sided) film that provides maximum resolution and clearest background. Makes readings and digital scanning autoradiograms from sequencing gels easy and accurate.
The most sensitive film for direct 14C, 35S and 33P autoradiography. Higher resolution than BioMax XAR and MS for 32P and 125I direct and screen exposures, but with reduced sensitivity.

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
MR-1:  Sheets of film with no interleaved paper 5 x 7 13 x 18 894 1114 Z350397-50EA
7 x 9.5 18 x 24 873 6936 Z353949-50EA
7 x 17 18 x 43 875 6447 Z353957-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 870 1302 Z350370-50EA
9.5 x 11.8 24 x 30 891 2560 Z350427-50EA
11.8 x 15.8 30 x 40 892 9655 Z358478-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 871 5187 Z350419-50EA
MR-2: Each sheet wrapped in light-tight envelope 5 x 7 13 x 18 857 2786 Z350427-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 895 2855 Z350400-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 856 7232 Z350419-50EA

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BioMax MS
Maximum Sensitivity

A double emulsion (double-sided) film on clear base. Extremely sensitive to the light emitted from BioMax intensifying screens. When used with intensifying screens, provides maximum sensitivity for 32P, 125I and other isotopes in Northern, Southern and Dot blot applications. Ideal for low intensity samples or when shorter exposure times needed.

Packaging Size(in.) size(in.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
MS-1:  Sheets of film with no interleaved paper 5 x 7 13 x 18 1111681 z363022
7 x 9.5 18 x 24 8222648 z363030
8 x 10 20 x 25 8294985 z363006
9.5 x 12 24 x 30 8326886 z363049
12 x 16 30 x 40 8220774 z363057
14 x 17 35 x 43 1435726 z363014
MS-2: Each sheet wrapped in light-tight envelope 5 x 7 13 x 18 1777853 z363103
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 8377616 z363073
14 x 17 35 x 43 1764505 z363081

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BioMax XAR
General Purpose

A double emulsion (double-sided) film on clear base. Very versatile, suitable for use with low and high energy isotopes, or chemiluminescence. Sensitivity with high energy isotopes can be increased by using intensifying screens.

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
XAR: Sheets of film interleaved with sheets of paper 5 x 7 13 x 18 165 1496 F5388-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 165 1496 F5388-50EA
7 x 9.5 18 x 24 853 2655 Z358487-50EA
9.5 x 11.8 24 x 30 150 1451 Z358495-50EA
11.8 x 15.8 30 x 40 150 6955 Z358584-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 165 1512 F5263-50EA
XAR-2: Each sheet wrapped in light-tight envelope 5 x 7 13 x 18 166 0760 F5888-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 165 1579 F5763-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 165 1678 F5014-50EA
XAR-roll: 25m roll of film   20 x 2500 153 1680 F5138-1EA

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X-OMAT LS
Economic, blue tint

A double emulsion (double-sided) film on clear base. Extremely sensitive to the light emitted from BioMax intensifying screens. When used with intensifying screens, provides maximum sensitivity for 32P, 125I and other isotopes in Northern, Southern and Dot blot applications. Ideal for low intensity samples or when shorter exposure times needed.

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
Sheets of film interleaved with sheets of paper 5 x 7 13 x 18 161 1342 F1274-50EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 864 6770 F1149-50EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 892 6024 F0899-50EA

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Electron Imaging and Microscopy

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
Carestream Kodak® electron image film SO-163 3.25. × 4 8.26 x 10.16 801 0100 F8145-250EA
2.5 x 3.54 6.5 × 9 167 9273 F8270-100EA
Carestream Kodak® electron microscopy film 4489 3 1/4 in. × 4 in 8.26 x 10.16 166 2238 F8395
2.5 x 3.54 6.5 × 9 161 5228 F5426
2.74 x 2.75 7 x 7 160 8124 F8520
3.54 x 4.72 9 x 12   F8177-100EA

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BioMax Exposure Cassette

Lightweight, durable, vinyl covered aluminum cassette with locking clip.

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
When used at ultracold temperatures, allow to come to room temperature before opening. 14 x 17 35 x 43 819 7600 C4604-1EA
8 x 10 20 x 25
 820 9140
 C4854-1EA

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BioMax MS Intensifying Screen

Description Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
Phospor emits green light, closely matched to the spectral sensitivity of BioMax MS film, to provide highest sensitivity for 32P and 125I autoradiography 7 x 9.5 18 x 24 875 7270 Z363189-1EA
8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 851 8706 Z363154-1EA
9.5 x 11.8 24 x 30 896 7754 Z363197-1EA
11.8 x 15.8 30 x 40 877 0331 Z363200-1EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 898 1706 Z363162-1EA

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BioMax MS Exposure Cassette/Intensifying Screen Set

Description Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
Contains BioMax Exposure Cassette and BioMax MS Intensifying Screen described above 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 875 0499 C4979-1EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 857 8825 C4854-1EA

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BioMax Transcreen

Provides improved resolution and maximum sensitivity. Optimised for use with BioMax MS film.
Transcreen system places screen between blot and film, capturing low intensity radiation that does not reach other intensifying screens

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
LE: Low energy,for 3H, 14C, 33P, 35S, 45Ca, 59FE 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 162 2034 Z374253-1EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 866 0789 Z374261-1EA
HE: High energy, for 32P and 125I 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 856 3959 Z374318-1EA
14 x 17 35 x 43 881 1457 Z374326-1EA

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BioMax MS Exposure Cassette/Transcreen Set

Contains cassette and Transcreen described above

Packaging Size(in.) size(cm.) Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
LE: Low energy (as above) 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 103 0667 C5479-1EA
HE: High energy (as above) 8 x 10 20.3 x 25.4 835 6800 C5229-1EA

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Intensifying screen cleaner

Carestream Kodak No: 106 4930
Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No: Z357097-16FLOZ

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Carestream Kodak Processing Chemicals for Autoradiography Films

For manual processing

Description Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
GBX developer/replenisher
Liquid concentrate to make up indicated volume		 190 0943 P7042
GBX fixer/replenisher Liquid concentrate to make up indicated volume 190 1875 P7167

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For automated processing systems

Packaging Carestream Kodak No. Sigma-Aldrich Cat. No.
RP X-OMAT developer/starter
Packet sufficient to start 8 US gal developer		 133 2642 Z354112-1PAK
RP X-OMAT developer/replenisher
Packet sufficient to make up indicated volumes		 124 9259
895 6799		 Z354090-2x5GA
Z719692-4x4L
RP X-OMAT LO fixer/replenisher
Packet sufficient to make up indicated volumes		 805 5102 Z354104-2X5GA
Developer system cleaner
Liquid concentrate, makes 6 US gal		 101 3176 Z354120-1GA
Fixer/wash system cleaner
Packet sufficient to make up indicated volumes		 139 5110 Z354139-2.5GA

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