| From: | Michelle McDonald |
Dear all,
We have been embedding a large number of bone specimens in resin lately and have had a few problems regarding the disposal of the infiltration mix containing Methylmethacrylate, perkadox and dibutyl phthalate. The solution polymerises after about two weeks and we are unsure of the best way to dispose of it. Should we leave it at 4 degrees and let it polymerise slowly then throw it away as a solid? Or should we allow it to polymerise faster at room temp to get rid of it quicker? Or maybe try to dispose of it as a solution by adding acetone to dissolve it? We have referred to the MSDS's for the chemicals involved but they are'nt really of any help.
We appreciate anyones ideas on this issue.
Thanks
Michelle
Michelle McDonald
(B. Med Sc.)
Research Assistant
The Childrens Hospital at Westmead
Sydney NSW
Australia
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