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Lately, I have been using old restaurant trays with a liner of some sort. T hey work really well and are pretty cheap. -Jo ________________________________________ From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of ILPI [inf o**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM] Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:10 PM To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Base Bath Containers >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. Storing chemicals on the floor is not acceptable, period and probably violates fire/NFPA codes. Would you let someone store bottles of toluene on the floor? Carbon tetrachloride? We always stored our base baths on the lab bench next to the sink where the glassware is rinsed. I have also seen people store the entire base bath in the sink, which goes against housekeeping principles, but is enormously practical and reduces spills, splashes and accidental eye/skin exposure. I have never seen anyone use secondary containment in those scenarios and have never heard of an incident where it would have been needed. In contrast, a secondary tray is a must for acid baths, especially because they eat away at soapstone countertops. Something along these lines: http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?04228 Regards, Rob Toreki -- ======================== ========================= ===== Safety Emporium - Lab & Safety Supplies featuring brand names you know and trust. Visit us at http://www.SafetyEmporium.com esales**At_Symbol_Here**safetyemporium.com or toll-free: (866) 326-5412 Fax: (856) 553-6154, PO Box 1003, Blackwood, NJ 08012
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