[NHCOLL-L:4887] Storage of fluid preserved specimens

[Gegick, Patricia, DCA]

Hi Listservees,
We have run into some difficulties with having our fluid collection room
approved by fire inspectors because the specimens are in cabinets
designed for fluid preserved specimens, but not in the yellow flame
resistant cabinets we use to store flammable liquids.  Apparently there
is a 3M product called "Novec" that has been designed as a non-flammable
storage liquid to replace ethanol.  We don't have the funds right now to
do this anyway, but has anyone had any experience with Novec?  Thanks.
Patti

Patricia J. Gegick
Bioscience Collections Manager
Department of Collections and Research
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
1801 Mountain Road, NW
Albuquerque, NM  87104-1375
Phone:  505.841.2867  Fax: 505.841.2866
email:  patricia.gegick at state.nm.us
"All calculations based on experience elsewhere, fail in New Mexico."
Lew Wallace, New Mexico Territorial Governor 1878-1881




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