[Nhcoll-l] buckets for specimens

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

Tonya

Our herpetology collection has been experimenting with these in the collection for short to medium term storage.  They seal fairly well, are relatively inexpensive (and light to ship) and have the added benefit of being clear so that you can see contents and fluid levels.  They come in various sizes and tack fairly well:

https://www.universityproducts.com/polycarbonate-storage-pails-for-wet-collections.html

Hope that helps

Andy
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Andy Bentley
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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Haff, Tonya (NCMI, Crace)
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 1:47 AM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] buckets for specimens

Hi all,

I need to order some buckets for storing larger fluid-preserved specimens in. Eventually we would like to go to stainless steel containers, but right now that's not an option.... Anyway, I am wondering if polypropylene buckets are acceptable in terms of archival quality (I realise they will eventually fail) and if not, if anyone has a better recommendation for a relatively cheap solution?

Thanks!

Tonya



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Australian National Wildlife Collection
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