[NHCOLL-L:1422] Re: Gelatin Capsules

[John Maunder]

Any pharmaceutical wholesaler should have some.

However, be prepared to prove that you are an institution of some kind. In
Canada, at least, there seems to be a fear that the capsules will be used to
parcel out illegal drugs [kinda makes sense when you think about it!]

Also, make sure that you can keep the capsules reasonably DRY! When they get
overly damp, they get soft and start to dissolve, and the two halves tend to
stick together [they are, of course, DESIGNED to dissolve].

John
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"S. Fishman" wrote:

> Listers,
>
> I was wondering if anyone could provide me with information for where I
> could purchase gelatin capsules?  We have some small seeds and other small
> botanical artifacts that need to be rehoused.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Susan
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Susan Fishman-Armstrong
> Collection Manager
> Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory
> 1600 Maple Street,Carrollton, GA 30118
>
> 770-836-4303 (office)
> 770-838-2577 (fax)