John, We use a B/R recycler and they will do an occasional free mass-spec
analysis of your output to show exactly what you have. I would recommend
calling them and asking for that service.

Tim Morken
Atlanta

-----Original Message-----
From: John Spair [mailto:John.Spair@multicare.org]
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 10:50 PM
To: 'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
Subject: Re-Distilled Xylene


Thank you all for the email regarding checking re-distilled xylene.  I got
some good ideas of how I can check on a "periodic" basis.  This came out a
recent CAP inspection, it was only a recommendation, but probably is a good
idea.  We've been re-distilling xylene and alcohol for 15 years now, first
with an old BR, glass cylinder type and now the newer version.  We've NEVER
had a problem, all these years, except with a couple of spills because techs
forgot to close the spigot.  Thanks again.

John Spair, Manager
Pathology Services
LABORATORIES Northwest
MultiCare Health System
john.spair@multicare.org
253-403-6090