Chem's in relaxer

[Jorge Bizarro]

I've tried also Timol and Camphor... but not for long... I don't have
expereince on the long run.

jorge

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Worth" <rworth at oda.state.or.us>
To: <leps-l at lists.yale.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 3:40 PM
Subject: Chem's in relaxer


> All,
> I was curious what others use in their relaxing chambers to keep
> fungus at bay.  I have used PDB but the carcinogenic and other long
> term effects are not good.  I have heard phenol is used but am not
> aware of the health effects.  What about ammonia?  Ethanol or
> isopropyl?  Stiffness of specimens?
> Thanks,  Rich
> -- 
> Richard A. Worth
> Oregon Department of Agriculture
> Plant Division
> rworth at oda.state.or.us
> (503) 986-6461
>
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