From: "Schreyer, Cecilia" <cschreyer**At_Symbol_Here**OCC.CCCD.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Options to replace oil baths for heating
Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 20:31:42 +0000
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We use aluminum shot, 1.2 mm teardrop. This works better than the sand we used to use.

We are a community college, and this is a low-cost choice.  From Transmet, 50 lbs for $133.

 

 

Cecilia Schreyer

President, Classified Senate

Instructional Associate, Chemistry

714-432-5848

Orange Coast College

2701 Fairview Rd

Costa Mesa CA 92626

 

 

 

 

From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Ringen, Sonja G.
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 1:20 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Options to replace oil baths for heating

 

Hi, Debbie,

 

I picked up a little packet of metal beads at the Denver ACS meeting in March that provide a good substitute for oil or water.  They are called Lab Armor Beads ™,  and produced by a company of the same name.  They provide either heat or cooling and eliminate the problems of bacteria, mold, algae, and flammability.  Plus, they provide energy efficiency..

 

Their web site is www.labarmor.com, and their phone number is 1-888-227-1410. 

 

It sounded like a great idea to me.

 

Sonja G. Ringen

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology

325 Broadway, MC 173.02

Boulder, CO  80305-3337

 

Office: 303-497-7389

Cell:  303-961-9251

 

 

 

From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Debbie M. Decker
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 9:51 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Options to replace oil baths for heating

 

Good morning:

 

I need to offer some options to replace oil (silicone or mineral) with a different material for heating baths.  I’m also looking at heating block options and have a number of suppliers to review – cost may be an issue here.

 

Ideas?   The Google has failed me this morning.

 

Best,

 

Debbie M. Decker, CCHO, ACS Fellow

Safety Manager

Department of Chemistry

University of California, Davis

122 Chemistry

1 Shields Ave.

Davis, CA  95616

(530)754-7964

(530)304-6728

dmdecker**At_Symbol_Here**ucdavis.edu

 

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that proceeds smoothly under normal conditions,

can proceed violently in the presence of an idiot."

 

 

 

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