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G'day all, Can I get some opinions/advice please? Our HOD got 25kg drums of this stuff for each lab, Davisil LC60A 40-63 (um) LOW to be precise. We just had an OHS inspection and the consultant was unimpressed and suggested in future we get 1kg containers. We used to do this, but the HOD noted cost 25kg was only three times cost of a 1kg container...and we go through it. Anyway, in lieu of that we were told risk assessments, SOP for transfer, etc., required. No argument from me, silicosis is a nasty thing. I call up the MSDS and to my great surprise it is Hazard alert: NIL, Non Hazardous Substance, Non Dangerous Goods. Smug head of department feels vindicated in his choice to get 25kg drums of the stuff. I'm not so sure. I'll still get risk assessment and SOP, but what do I say next time he wants to order in bulk!? Cheers, Paul ____________________________________________ Paul Dover Resources Manager Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Action Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Monash University (Parkville Campus) 381 Royal Parade, Parkville Victoria, 3052. Australia Phone: +61 3 9903 9551 Fax: +61 3 9903 9143 Email: Paul.Dover**At_Symbol_Here**pharm.monash.edu.au Web: http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au