paraffin block storage temperature

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From:Carol McCollough <cmccollough@dnr.state.md.us>
To:DNR.internet#c#pathology.swmed.edu#c#histonet@dnr.state.md.us, histonet@Pathology.swmed.edu
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Date:Mon, 08 Mar 1999 16:11:53 -0500
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Hi Histonetters:

Dumb question........

We are storing 30 years of paraffin blocks in an unheated building. 
Extreme winter temperatures can get as low as 0 degress F (-18
degrees C).  Will this damage the blocks?

Thanks - 
Carol
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Carol B.  McCollough, HT (ASCP)
Diagnostics & Histology Laboratory Manager
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Fisheries Service
Cooperative Oxford Laboratory
904 S.  Morris Street
Oxford, MD 21654




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