[Nhcoll-l] Seeking Quality Freezer Bags

Sat Jun 6 14:26:34 EDT 2015

Thank you very much Genny and Cathy for the advice! :)
Good to know that Marvelseal is a good product, and really fits what I
need.

Thanks.
Natalia.

On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Hawks, Catharine <HawksC at si.edu> wrote:

>  Marvelseal (unprinted) is great for use as freezer storage. It is vapor
> impermeable when properly heat sealed.
>
>  Cathy
>
>  Sent from Surface
>
>   *From:* Natalia SCHNEIDER <naschneider at gus.pittstate.edu>
> *Sent:* ‎Thursday‎, ‎June‎ ‎4‎, ‎2015 ‎4‎:‎49‎ ‎PM
> *To:* 'Derek Woller' <asilid at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Rivin, Meredith <mrivin at exchange.fullerton.edu>, Catharine Hawks
> <HawksC at si.edu>, nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
>
>  Hello.
>
>  It happens I was looking for the same information.
> But I am in need of just a few freezer bags of different sizes, and
> unfortunately we have a very limited budget at he moment.
>
>  Do you happen to know of any other website that sell bags per unit or
> less quantity?
> Have you ever used Marvelseal 360 (
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.universityproducts.com_cart.php-3Fm-3Dproduct-5Flist-26c-3D1187&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=Rfn6UBbSCPVbT0DiNR0pa0hLwAJql3xsO_0RY30j2Jo&e= ) ?
>
>  Thank you very much.
>
> On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Derek Woller <asilid at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Intriguing. I've gotten some good suggestions so far. Thank you!
>>
>>  -Derek
>>
>>      Regards,
>>
>>  Derek A. Woller
>>
>>  Ph.D. Student in Entomology, and Lab Manager
>> The Song Laboratory of Insect Systematics and Evolution at Texas A&M
>> University
>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__schistocerca.org_SongLab_&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=6iQ4cjzhwskoU_NceD1eNHLddn6vauAtiaghAjMSKu0&e= 
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__schistocerca.org_SongLab_&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=yh31aLnbQbRPVCR77SVi4cRSJ2N064sGAStzCgw_lns&s=D2iy7RpcR_nqao7bu-OuLkMeC0i_PO5BfNdRi7PTaHI&e=>
>>
>>
>>  Macrofy Photography - The Micro Made Macro
>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.etsy.com_shop_MacrofyPhotography&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=uYliRQ8e0lVtyX6WiVhf2NwMb6MpTMR8dmc67s_YCWk&e= 
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.etsy.com_shop_MacrofyPhotography&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=yh31aLnbQbRPVCR77SVi4cRSJ2N064sGAStzCgw_lns&s=AiUsz8CxB5b0PdpwR6IsZMJBG9M_mbCOlYf2CpGSGE0&e=>
>>
>>
>>   On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Rivin, Meredith <
>> mrivin at exchange.fullerton.edu> wrote:
>>
>>>   I’m not sure how the prices compare to Uline, but I like GT Bags
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gtbag.com&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=Mc8y5QVoSU0-5GJ2lUFbcpVRjnsPv9vPN4V0JP0G-Us&e= 
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gtbag.com&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=yh31aLnbQbRPVCR77SVi4cRSJ2N064sGAStzCgw_lns&s=MZcispRtSxmwRrQfl94kARbgwBonsVfJjtk8ePh4-lo&e=>/.
>>> You can choose 2, 4, or 6 mil in a variety of sizes.
>>>
>>>   __________________________________
>>> Meredith A. Rivin
>>> Associate Curator of Paleontology
>>>
>>>  The Dr. John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Center
>>> (714) 647-2103
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.jdcoopercenter.org&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=nWNnp_foR7qLwMzyPoxP0jE2Se81pAK2JoNcDCKbAF8&e= 
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.jdcoopercenter.org_&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=yh31aLnbQbRPVCR77SVi4cRSJ2N064sGAStzCgw_lns&s=x9VGiO0EIom_evZixM38g1H56Mlk9EB3ueiwvCGdKGA&e=>
>>>
>>>
>>>   From: <Hawks>, Catharine <HawksC at si.edu>
>>> Date: Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10:46 AM
>>> To: 'Derek Woller' <asilid at gmail.com>, "nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu" <
>>> nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu>
>>> Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Seeking Quality Freezer Bags
>>>
>>>   Hi Derek
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It is best to avoid bags designed for food storage as these contain, at
>>> least in the US, an FDA mandated additive (butylatedhydroxy toluene (BHT))
>>> that will leach into objects/specimens over time and will oxidze to colored
>>> compounds.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We buy 3 mil or thicker zip top polyethylene bags designed for small
>>> parts from:
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.uline.com_Product_AdvSearchResult.aspx-3FKeywordTyped-3D4-2520mil-2520poly-26keywords-3D4-2520Mil-2520Poly-2520Bags-26SubGroups-3D114-26view-3DALL-26TrackSearch-3DN&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=Tc_VCaMZuh_6nGF5b1fqN4czatGz-sSURNQGue2bE08&e= 
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.uline.com_Product_AdvSearchResult.aspx-3FKeywordTyped-3D4-2520mil-2520poly-26keywords-3D4-2520Mil-2520Poly-2520Bags-26SubGroups-3D114-26view-3DALL-26TrackSearch-3DN&d=AwMGaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=LxB2ckeqqTpeQBFMskMpvGNjunJowa-C20eY9Ow7P2Y&s=8MMYN7hfmPB0oXgKl5v_sh_PSzTmqQgFChgLdpoFm9M&e=>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cathy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [
>>> mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu
>>> <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu>] *On Behalf Of *Derek Woller
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, June 04, 2015 1:36 PM
>>> *To:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
>>> *Subject:* [Nhcoll-l] Seeking Quality Freezer Bags
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hello, all! My lab is in need of suggestions for quality freezer bags.
>>> We have been using Ziplocs and such for a while, but they tend to break
>>> down over time to a degree and we want better quality bags. We're keeping
>>> vials in the bags inside regular freezers, although occasionally they'll
>>> also go into a -80 degrees C freezer as well.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I welcome any assistance that people can provide.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>>
>>>     Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Derek A. Woller
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ph.D. Student in Entomology, and Lab Manager
>>>
>>> The Song Laboratory of Insect Systematics and Evolution at Texas A&M
>>> University
>>>
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__schistocerca.org_SongLab_&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=6iQ4cjzhwskoU_NceD1eNHLddn6vauAtiaghAjMSKu0&e= 
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__schistocerca.org_SongLab_&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=S3e-YyaN9lmCq2E0tjmDnhQjlN78lbq_UHZR5pAVmPU&s=9lTdL54ImZqPnpdw-GNEN2ni2dsnRBrXh0ETnk50GNU&e=>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Macrofy Photography - The Micro Made Macro
>>>
>>> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.etsy.com_shop_MacrofyPhotography&d=AwIFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=nAb9-WArLYMtThMHM-QpeNEDfSbSCAfZkrX2TrZuV2M&s=uYliRQ8e0lVtyX6WiVhf2NwMb6MpTMR8dmc67s_YCWk&e= 
>>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.etsy.com_shop_MacrofyPhotography&d=AwMFaQ&c=-dg2m7zWuuDZ0MUcV7Sdqw&r=CLFZJ3fvGSmDp7xK1dNZfh6uGV_h-8NVlo3fXNoRNzI&m=S3e-YyaN9lmCq2E0tjmDnhQjlN78lbq_UHZR5pAVmPU&s=osJQxS2lcsUdVwg4fGdPQVAgHm86-J8LKU_wR7BL3no&e=>
>>>
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>
>  Natalia A. Schneider
>
>  *Ichthyology and Herpetology Collections*
> *Curatorial Research Assistant*
> *Biology Department - Hartman Hall- room 216*
> *Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg - KS*
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Natalia A. Schneider

*Ichthyology and Herpetology Collections*
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*Biology Department - Hartman Hall- room 216*
*Pittsburg State University - Pittsburg - KS*

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