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What about this substitution of a hazard: Use of commercially-available stabilized formulation of sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide, instead of concocting "piranha solution" from scratch, resulting in fewer reports of "out-of-control" piranha baths. Cleanroom
researchers adopted the substitute after it was introduced to them.
On Oct 10, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Stuart, Ralph <Ralph.Stuart**At_Symbol_Here**KEENE.EDU> wrote:
In a conversation with a colleague today, I was thinking of examples of lab situations in which lab workers "naturally" (i.e. without prompting from EHS offices) developed alternatives to the use of risky chemicals. Examples I came up with included the decrease of the routine use of benzene and Chromerge to wash glassware; and the development of nitric acid based microwave systems to replace boiling perchloric acid baths.
I wonder if there are other examples of such natural transitions that others on DCHAS-L can identify?
Thanks for any help with this.
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
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