| From: | Tony Henwood |
Yes,
We have noticed this smell from time to time. Why, I could only guess, but possibly some formalin contaminate could the culprit (ie methenamine).
Tony Henwood JP, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC)
Laboratory Manager
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, 2145, AUSTRALIA.
Tel: (02) 9845 3306
Fax: (02) 9845 3318
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-----Original Message-----
From: HSRL [mailto:histosci@shentel.net]
Sent: Monday, 9 June 2003 6:03
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: B/R Recycler odor
Dear Netters,
We have a B/R Instruments Recycler. It recycles xylene and alcohol. Our recycled xylene has a fishy odor ever since day one of using it. B/R said it is normal to have this ammine smell. However, I have spoken with other labs that do not have this odor issue. My question is: If you own a recycler (B/R OR CBG) are you noticing a fishy odor when you recycle your alcohol and/or xylene? Your response is appreciated.
Thanks again,
Tom Galati
Laboratory Director
HSRL- A GLP Compliant Laboratory
137 South Main Street
Woodstock, Virginia 22664
(540)459-8211
Fax: (540)459-8217
tomgalati@hsrl.org
www.hsrl.org
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