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My first question is: where was the PPE?
As for a written protocol, I would include working within a VBE
(vent. balance enc losure), gloves and safety glasses...
I am certain others here have more feedback...
Sincerely,
george
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On Sep 23, 2010, at 9:38 PM, Russell Vernon wrote:
> Dear Fellow Chemists,
>
> A researcher at on e of our sister campuses was using a needless
> syringe filled with a solution of 36 mL TFA, 2 mL thioanisole, 1.2
> mL etha ne dithiol, and 0.8 mL anisole, She inadvertently expelled a
> portion which impacted her elbow. She very quickly washed the
&g t; exposure with copious water. The skin became seriously discolored
> and it is likely the treatment will include skin grafts.
>> This isn=E2=80=99t my area of expertise but from what I read it is a common
> protecting group cleavage cocktail for protein synth esis.
>
> If any of you have any written procedures that would improve the
> process we would appreciate getting a copy.
& gt;
> Sincerely,
> -Russ
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