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From the bible page 183 Paraffin Max CAS no 8002-74-2 safe for K-12.

Harmless. Used for melting point curves. Note: Fumes of paraffin wax considered to be Hazardous, (CAS No. 8002-74-2). When heating use a well-ventilated area.

Thank you for the copy of q-stores spill kits.

The powder is called Absorbent sachets, they can come in different sizes, At St Marys they said they would be for sale in Jan 2008. It almost March and Q-stores are unsure, when they will come into stock.

Have nice weekend

Yes the matchboxes, Home brand is cheaper but they brake far too easly. So we have gone for redheads. We had a part time helper, and she covered the boxes in contact, of course not the flint sides. ANd I must say the did last a lot longer, and they do make it harder to burn. Again it is up to the te...

PLease may I also have a copy from last years q-stores. My fax number is 9823 7662 attn Sue in Science. Thank you.

Try ringing Q-stores, and would you be so kind as to let us know. One solid item in the spills kit would be much better. I would also like to know the name of the snake like thingo, that contains the spill. Sorry about the snake like thingo,

Hi Teresa, We did have training in how to use Chemwatch, way back when, but funny as this may sound, NO one really knew how to use it, it ws trail and error. Our local network meetings, ended up as a work shop to help each other out. Each school was given, DET schools that is was given $500.00 for s...

Hi Lada, The link failed because we can not put web sites on this forum. These are the rules of the forum.

If you really do wish to get rid of them. Why not put a list on Chemtalk, and perhaps other people may like them. Instead of throwing them away.

How very very true.

After re-reading you note, perhaps you mean disposal of the speciemens them self??? Check with a Vet they may be able to help.

Sorry i may have misreading your note.

In NSW the CSIS package states, we can use Methylated Spirits 50% and 50% distilled water, for Preserved Items. Clean a jar, or container, we sterlised them, in milton tablets. Drain the Formaldehyde into a waste jar, to keep for collection. Pat dry the item, snake etc, put in clean container, and f...

I bet they do that ONE day,

we have ordered some more from Endeavour education Booksellers
128 Gow St Padstow NSW 2211 Phone 9709 000. Free delievery to schools I do believe.

We topped up our tracks late last year, they arrived week 2. They may have to get them in for you.

Our local garden centre, has given us in the past, a small ice container, if i take a letter head, say it is for experiments. Can be helpful. Also 6 different types of soils, again small amounts. Good, beats buying it.

Thank you for my copy, it came through just fine.
Well done

Well done labman, well spotted. Thanks for telling us.

I have check my book, and I did not receive a copy last year. So may I also have a copy of the Silver beet enzyme experiment. PLEASE

Fax No 02 9823 7662 Attn Sue in Science


Thank you

Fully agree Robb, they are bigger Be's them us.

We use Amber glass bottles, even through we keep our soultions in cupboards, we find they keep better, being amber glass they help keep the light out. Glass is better in my mind, as some soultions can break plastic down, and make it brittle.

AMber glass the way to go

Gee thanks folks. I also have First aid certificate, and you are right, we can not put burn creams or other items on students, only water or ice, plus bandaids. I renew my certificate in a week or two. Each year I go through the First aid kits which sit in the Prep rooms. And throw away a lot of thi...