[Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections
Bentley, Andrew Charles
abentley at ku.edu
Fri May 25 11:21:29 EDT 2012
Dave
Kols Containers is very much in business and we buy all of our glass from them. Our contact there is Judy Bounds and she can be reached at jbounds at kolscontrainers.com<mailto:jbounds at kolscontrainers.com> or (410) 646-2300. I have also attached a fairly recent price list for the various sizes of jars we purchase as well as lids.
In terms of storage of large quantities of ethanol we have found that the amount allowed depends very much on how the space is classified. We are only allowed a certain number of gallons in offices and labs but our ethanol storage facility is classified as not being occupied by people on a regular basis and also has several fire prevention measures (lower temp at 65°F below flash point, HVAC system that changes air every 2 hours and sprinkler system). We also have explosion proof electrical outlets, fire rated doors etc. etc. I unfortunately do not have the specifics but could probably find them if no one else chimes in. You should also be able to get this information from your fire marshal.
Hope that helps
Andy
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Andy Bentley
Ichthyology Collection Manager
University of Kansas
Biodiversity Institute
Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS, 66045-7561
USA
Tel: (785) 864-3863
Fax: (785) 864-5335
Email: abentley at ku.edu<mailto:abentley at ku.edu>
http://ichthyology.biodiversity.ku.edu
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From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Dyer, Dave
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:30 PM
To: NHCOLL-L at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Fluid collections
Hi Everyone,
I have a couple questions regarding fluid storage. We are in the process of working on a grant to, among other things, rescue our 3,000-jar fluid collection from an awful, inaccessible storage situation to a new workable facility. Can someone recommend a supplier for good quality jars and closures? Is Kols Containers/O'Berk still in business? We purchased supplies from them years ago but their web site seems to be shut down.
Also, how have museums reconciled storage of large amounts of ethyl alcohol with local fire codes? Apparently we can only store 120 gallons of 70% ETOH per ROOM, but our collection is approximately 2,000 gallons! Thanks in advance for your advice and information.
Sincerely,
Dave
David Dyer, Curator
Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum
Div. of Biological Sciences
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
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