[Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections

[Heidi Mead]

Heidi Mead
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"Watkins-Colwell, Gregory" wrote:
Kohls Containers will be at SPNHC 2012.

Greg


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Gregory J. Watkins-Colwell
Collection Manager, Herpetology and Ichthyology
Division of Vertebrate Zoology
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney Avenue, Box 208118
New Haven, CT  06520
203/432-3791  or    fax: 203/432-2874
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From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bentley, Andrew Charles
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012 11:21 AM
To: Dyer, Dave; NHCOLL-L at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections

Dave

Kols Containers is very much in business and we buy all of our glass from them.  Our contact there is Judy Bounds and she can be reached at jbounds at kolscontrainers.com<mailto:jbounds at kolscontrainers.com> or (410) 646-2300.  I have also attached a fairly recent price list for the various sizes of jars we purchase as well as lids.

In terms of storage of large quantities of ethanol we have found that the amount allowed depends very much on how the space is classified.  We are only allowed a certain number of gallons in offices and labs but our ethanol storage facility is classified as not being occupied by people on a regular basis and also has several fire prevention measures (lower temp at 65°F below flash point, HVAC system that changes air every 2 hours and sprinkler system).  We also have explosion proof electrical outlets, fire rated doors etc. etc.  I unfortunately do not have the specifics but could probably find them if no one else chimes in.  You should also be able to get this information from your fire marshal.

Hope that helps

Andy

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 Ichthyology Collection Manager
 University of Kansas
Biodiversity Institute
 Dyche Hall
 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
 Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
 USA

Tel: (785) 864-3863
Fax: (785) 864-5335
 Email: abentley at ku.edu<mailto:abentley at ku.edu>
http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu
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From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Dyer, Dave
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:30 PM
To: NHCOLL-L at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple questions regarding fluid storage. We are in the process of working on a grant to, among other things, rescue our 3,000-jar fluid collection from an awful, inaccessible storage situation to a new workable facility. Can someone recommend a supplier for good quality jars and closures? Is Kols Containers/O’Berk still in business? We purchased supplies from them years ago but their web site seems to be shut down.

Also, how have museums reconciled storage of large amounts of ethyl alcohol with local fire codes? Apparently we can only store 120 gallons of 70% ETOH per ROOM, but our collection is approximately 2,000 gallons!  Thanks in advance for your advice and information.
Sincerely,

Dave


David Dyer, Curator
Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum
Div. of Biological Sciences
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
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