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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