[Nhcoll-l] Supplier for silicone based gaskets for (herpetology) specimen jars

[Simon Moore]

Thanks Stevie. 

No answer from me though but I would be interested to know of suppliers and also the composition of these gaskets.

With all good wishes, Simon

Simon Moore MIScT, RSci, FLS, ACR
Conservator of Natural Sciences and Cutlery Historian,

www.natural-history-conservation.com



> On 2 Feb 2022, at 21:21, Kennedy-Gold, Stevie <Kennedy-GoldS at CarnegieMnh.Org> wrote:
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> Hello all,
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> The herpetology section is looking for a reliable supplier for silicone based gaskets. We use various sized glass Le Parfait jars to house our wet (70% ethanol) specimens. We previously purchased from Philly Rubber, but I have not received any replies to my recent inquiries. I would be extremely grateful for any recommendations for reasonably priced, reliable gasket suppliers!
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> Thank you in advance! Responses can also be sent off-list.
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> Stevie
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> Stevie Kennedy-Gold (she/her/hers)
> Collection Manager of Section of Amphibians and Reptiles
> Carnegie Museum of Natural History
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> Email: kennedy-golds at carnegiemnh.org
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