From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of RINA DUKOR
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2023 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Raman?

What are you looking for in a system? So you have specifications? Is this for teaching? 

We do make Raman systems and that is why I was surprised by your message. 

We have a system installed at several universities which uses a 532nm laser with very small excitation - like a laser pointer.  Would be happy to send you son information but w at to make sure it matches what you need 

With best wishes- rina 



Hi, Rina,

 

Thank you – the company is StellarNet. I have not purchased this yet due to the concern about the paperwork and safety. I would be interested in recommendations of another vendor with possibly a less hazardous laser system.

 

Best Regards,

 

Ruth Ann

 

Ruth Ann Cook Murphy, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry

Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee

Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry

JAMP Faculty Director

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

900 College Street

Belton, TX  76513-2599

Phone 254.295.4542

 

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Rina Dukor
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 7:41 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Raman?

 

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HI Ruth,

 

I have installed systems at several Universities and have not heard before of these requirements from vendors.  May I ask which Raman system you purchased?

 

With best wishes - Rina

On Apr 19, 2023, at 2:39 PM, Murphy, Dr. Ruth Ann <rmurphy**At_Symbol_Here**UMHB.EDU> wrote:

 

Greetings,

 

I am seeking advice first as to the safety of having undergraduate chemistry students work with a Raman spectrometer. They would of course be supervised. The vendor requires that the buyer sign a document acknowledging the hazards of laser work. The document recommends that anyone using the instrument have a vision exam first and remove jewelry. Is there any advice on how to influence the administration that this is a safe activity for our students?  Thank you.

 

Best,

 

Ruth Ann

 

Ruth Ann Cook Murphy, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry

Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee

Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry

JAMP Faculty Director

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

900 College Street

Belton, TX  76513-2599

Phone 254.295.4542

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