[Nhcoll-l] optimal temperature

[Dietrich, Elizabeth]

I am not sure what quantities you are talking about, but you should consult applicable fire codes for storing flammable & combustible liquids which is what your fluid collections are.  Otherwise you are risking your entire facility and other collections.  Separating the fluids from other types of collections would be a start in reducing risk and addressing different requirements.

From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Anita Cholewa
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:43 PM
To: Marcela Cosarinsky
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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] optimal temperature

According to my curatorial manual, in general the optimum temperature for most items would be 13-18 degrees C.  Of course if people are working in the room then 16-18 would be suitable.  However, of more importance is the relative humidity - won't affect the items sealed in liquid but it could have an effect on the bones and it definitely will have an effect on any paper labels etc.  RH should not exceed 65% nor fall below 40% and it is best to try to eliminate fluctuations.
Anita

On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Marcela Cosarinsky <marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar<mailto:marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar>> wrote:
Hi All,
What temperature would you recommend for the best conservation of biological collections kept in liquids (alcohol, formalin), squeletons and embalmed animals?
Many thanks, Marcela

Marcela Cosarinsky (Curator)
Sala de Colecciones - Departamento de Biodiversidad y biología Experimental
Facultad de Cs. Exactas y Naturales
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Argentina
email: marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar<mailto:marce_irene at yahoo.com.ar>







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