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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear listserv,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I would like to know whether anyone has experienced or knows someone who has developed a sensitivity to ethanol/ denatured ethanol/ methylated spirits? About 3 years ago we started to source Anhydrous Methylated Spirits of >98% ethanol
and 0-2% of Methanol (we used to use HGAA ethanol). </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For a year now I have increasingly struggled with an allergic response and I have the feeling it is work-related. We use personal protective gear and extraction around our collection but there are always residual fumes and contact. I thought
this forum may provide a good source of experience.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks for your help,<br>
Kareen</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Kareen Schnabel, Ph.D.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New""></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Collection Manager
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National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd. <br>
Taihoro Nukurangi <br>
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