[NHCOLL-L:1235] RE: Ethanol-preserved collections and fire-codes

[King, Angela]

We use fire-proof cabinets. 
Angela C. King
Collections care assistant
Springfield Science Museum
220 State Street
Springfield, Mass. 01103
U.S.A.
(413)-263-6800 Ext. 397
fax (413)-263-6884
aking at spfldlibmus.org
www.quadrangle.org

----Original Message-----
From: Brad Hubley [mailto:bradh at rom.on.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 11:16 AM
To: nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu; ENTOMO-L at LISTSERV.UOGUELPH.CA
Subject: [NHCOLL-L:1233] Ethanol-preserved collections and fire-codes


We're encountering a situation where we may have to rethink how we store our
ethanol-preserved collections in light of fire-code regulations.  I'm
interested in hearing back from anyone who has had to deal with a similar
situation.  Were you required to build a dedicated facility for the storage
of your collection, move it offsite, use fire-proof cabinets?  

Is anyone aware of a substitute for ethanol for the long-term preservation
of entomological collections?

Brad



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