Re: Xylene Respirators
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From: | Becky Scholes <raws43@hotmail.com> |
To: | louri_c@hotmail.com, histonet@pathology.swmed.edu |
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Lauri,
If the fumes are pretty strong, that tells me that there is not an adquate
fume hood, or the filter has not been changed for a while, for the tasks
being done with xylene. We have one for the stainer and one for the
coverslipping area. I can see there would be a problem when disposing
xylene in the drum or placing it in a recycler. There are hydrocarbon
filters available for half-face respirators in Lab Safety Supply catalogs.
Do you have the phone number for this business? I'm at home - can't give it
to you now....
Bec the Tec
>From: Louri Caldwell <louri_c@hotmail.com>
>To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
>Subject: Xylene Respirators
>Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 18:42:30 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>I have been asked about a respirator that is sufficient to protect pregnant
>lab employees from xylene vapors. Do any of you have any recommendations
>or
>experience using respirators for this purpose?
>
>This is a general question as I am not aware of the ppm present in the lab
>in question, although I am told the fumes are pretty strong. The lab I
>work
>in uses a xylene substitute so this has not been an issue.
>
>Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Louri Caldwell
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