Hi, Debbie,
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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. =3B They are called Lab Armor Beads ™, =3B and produced by a company of the same name. =3B They provide either heat or cooling and eliminate the problems of bacteria, mold, algae, and flammability. =3B Plus, they provide energy efficiency.
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Their web site is www.labarmor.com, and their phone number is 1-888-227-1410. =3B
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It sounded like a great idea to me.
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Sonja G. Ringen
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
National Institute of Standards and Technology
325 Broadway, MC 173.02
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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
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Options to replace oil baths for heating
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Good morning:
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I need to offer some options to replace oil (silicone or mineral) with a different material for heating baths. =3B I'm also looking at heating block options and have a number of suppliers to review - cost may be an issue here.
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Ideas? =3B =3BThe Google has failed me this morning.
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Best,
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Debbie M. Decker, CCHO, ACS Fellow
Safety Manager
Department of Chemistry
University of California, Davis
122 Chemistry
1 Shields Ave.
Davis, CA =3B 95616
(530)754-7964
(530)304-6728
dmdecker**At_Symbol_Here**ucdavis.edu
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Birkett's hypothesis: "Any chemical reaction
that proceeds smoothly under normal conditions,
can proceed violently in the presence of an idiot."
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