Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:35:16 -0700
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From: Laurence Doemeny <ldoemeny**At_Symbol_Here**COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Odor
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Did you check to make sure they are not dry?  Run water down all the sinks for a minute or two.

From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Harrington, Rachel
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 12:45 PM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Odor

We have a strong “dirty socks” odor present in one of our micro labs.  It’s a pretty typical lab using media and cultures, etc.  and we are systematically removing everything and deconning but this odor is persisting.  I know I have smelt this chemical before, maybe back in my undergraduate days, but it is really a sickening odor.  Any ideas?  Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

Rachel E. Harrington, MPH, CHMM

Director- Office of Environmental, Health and Safety

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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North Chicago, IL  60064

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