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Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 21:26:14 -0400
Reply-To: BR <barryrayfield**At_Symbol_Here**NC.RR.COM>
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From: BR <barryrayfield**At_Symbol_Here**NC.RR.COM>
Subject: Re: Vented Caps
Comments: To: "Larry D. McLouth"
In-Reply-To: <4A1DC59C.8000001**At_Symbol_Here**lbl.gov>
Integris also makes similar venting drum bungs and tote caps. For
example, they are a must when shipping >10% hydrogen peroxide. DOT
requires these be installed for any material that can build up enough
pressure within a container, under normal handling conditions, to cause
the container to over-pressure and fail.
Barry
Larry D. McLouth wrote:
> Has anyone ever used vented caps such as those produced by Performance
> Systematix Inc? These have liners made of expanded PTFE that are
> liquid tight but allow gases and vapors to permeate, thus reducing
> pressure build up. They are normally used to replace standard chemical
> container caps for chemicals that offgas.
>
> If you've used them what is your opinion of them?
>
> Do you know of other sources of vented caps (i.e., other than
> Performance Systematix Inc)?
>
> Regards
>
> Larry
>
>
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