[NHCOLL-L:624] ethanol vs. isopropanyol

[Nancy McCartney]

I have inherited some fish specimens from the Fish and Wildlife Coop here
that are in ethanol or isopropanol.  Collections have been mixed
sufficiently to make it impossible to tell which specimens are in which
alcohol.  Since they will have to be renumbered, etc., is there an easy way
at that time when the jars are opened  to distinguish one from the other?
Someone suggested smelling!!!!! but seems like this isn't very efficient or
pleasant under the circumstances.  Is there a little paper color
test-strip???  Practical suggestions for 500 lots appreciated!  Thanks.


Dr. Nancy Glover McCartney
Curator of Zoology/Discovery Room Coordinator
202 Museum
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

phone: 501-575-4370 (Collections)
       501-575-3472 (Discovery Room)
FAX:   501-575-8766