I will recommend the use of activated carbon, available in packets, as
an odor-absorbing device.  These will or should work for any organic
material, at least.  Then double bag with vermiculite or such as
padding.  Perhaps an additional amount of carbon in the enclosed
interior space as well if something is particularly odiferous.

Phil Anderson

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From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of
Prisby, Mary
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 8:59 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Managing Chemicals with stench characteristics

I have been involved with moving materials from one faciity to another.
During the exercise, I am drafting a more extensive policy for chemical
storage.  Since we have a mulititude of materials, I am focusing on
items that I have highlighted from the existing storage.  One primarily
is materials that have a stench and/or are odiferous.

I understand that there may be products sold to absorb the stench odors
or reduce it.  Double bagging with vermiculite doesn't seem to be as
effective as I would hope.

Any general good practice successes would be greatly appreciated.

Mary
EHS
deCODE Chemsitry

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