From: Julie and Rob McLachlan <mclachlanrj**At_Symbol_Here**SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Base baths outside a fume hood
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:04:24 +0000
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Please look at the flammability of the Isopropanol.  We put our base bath in a Rubbermaid tote in a fire proof bin.  Look for parts cleaner or rinse  or dip tank safety containers.
 
http://www.justritesafetyonline.com/c-100-tanks.aspx
 
You also need good ventilation when using it, but we found it was okay close to a fume hood, but not in the fume hood.
 
Julie McLachlan
 

Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:28:19 +0000
From: cekohler**At_Symbol_Here**IU.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Base baths outside a fume hood
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU

All,

 

We frequently see base baths located outside of fume hoods. If they are covered and secure we haven't objected to this in the past.

 

What are your opinions regarding placement of base baths outside fume hoods, near sinks, and on the floor in 5-gallon buckets?

 

Thanks,

 

Chris

 

Christopher E. Kohler, MS, LPG, CCHO

Laboratory Safety Manager, EHS

Laboratory Safety Instructor, ACS

Adjunct Faculty, SPEA

 

Environmental Health and Safety

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