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From: Larry D. McLouth <LDMclouth**At_Symbol_Here**LBL.GOV>
Subject: Re: Base Bath Containers
Date: Apr 14, 2008 17:14 UTC
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You should also check out the Nalgene web site for chemical compatibility. At LBNL we're mainly concerned about the compatibility of wash bottles. Here's the URL: http://nalgenelab.nalgenunc.com/techdata/Chemical/index.asp Larry Sammye Sigmann wrote: > Hi Folks > > Does anyone have any advice on storage of alcohol/base baths? I am mostly > concerned with secondary containment for a large inert (nalgene) container > containing ~20 L or so that sits on the floor by the sink in one of the research > labs. I am afraid that the tub will get bumped and spill. There is a lid, but not > spill proof – and it is my understanding that it should not be air tight on these > solutions. I have read that there are replacement solutions (Contrad 70) does > anyone know how well they work? There is also the fire hazard associated > with the standard base bath solutions. > > Any information on how to make these solutions safer in the lab would be > appreciated. > Thanks, > Sammye >