From: Dr Bob <drbob**At_Symbol_Here**FLOWSCIENCES.COM>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] lab sink question
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:15:03 +0000
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Hi All:

 

The two most common sealants would be silicone or smooth-on epoxy.

 

The ultimate answer would depend on how the sink is used and what chemicals were routinely poured down the drain. I also recommend the plumber check the P trap or other trap attached to the drain and (probably) replace it as a precaution.

 

Dr. Bob Haugen

Director of Product and Technology Development

Flow Sciences, Inc.

 

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From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU] On Behalf Of Matt Owens
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] lab sink question

 

Hey Melissa, 

 

That a great question, I would think some type of silicone sealant would be your best option. I'm excited to hear what others might have in mind.

 

On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 07:24 Melissa Ballard <melissa.ballard**At_Symbol_Here**michelin.com> wrote:

Would appreciate any assistance with this random laboratory questionÉThe plumber at my facility is asking me what type of putty/epoxy/sealant (I really don't know) he can use to repair the connection in our laboratory sink. It is where the sink basin connects to the drain. Over the years the old material has degraded and allowed for leaking. Any ideas on a specific product or even a generic material type?

 

The sink itself is the standard lab grade, black epoxy resin material you see in most labs.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Melissa Ballard - MSPH, CIH, CSP, CCHO

Industrial Hygienist / Industrial Hygiene Chemist

Michelin North America

email: melissa.ballard**At_Symbol_Here**michelin.com

 

 

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