[NHCOLL-L:4629] Functional lifespan of Alcomon Indicator System more than 50 years!

[Andries J. van Dam]

FUNCTIONAL LIFESPAN OF ALCOMON INDICATOR SYSTEM MORE THAN 50 YEARS!

Report "Determination of the Lifespan of the Alcomon Indicator System" by
top technology research institute TNO Science and Industry concludes: "Based
on the results of this investigation it is concluded that the Alcomon
Indicator System will function properly for a period of 50 years, when the
indicator pills are used in an ethanol water solution where the pills are on
the bottom of the jar".

For more info about monitoring the ethanol concentration in fluid preserved
specimens, visit the website:
http://www.alcomon.com

The development of the Alcomon Indicator System is supported by innovation
grants from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
TNO Knowledge for Business applies scientific knowledge with the aim of
strengthening the innovative power of industry and government.

 --
Andries J. van Dam, conservator

Associate scientist
Natural History Museum, London

Directory Board member ICOM-CC
http://www.icom-cc.org

Director Alcomon Company
http://www.alcomon.com

Museum of Anatomy
Leiden University Medical Center
Postal zone T7-P
P.O. Box 9600
2300 RC Leiden
The Netherlands
tel: +31 (0)71 526 9581
fax: +31 (0)71 526 8275
E-mail: A.J.van_Dam at lumc.nl
Visiting address: Hippocratespad 21, building 3

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