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- 18 Aug 2006, 09:07
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: glassware cleaner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1903
glassware cleaner
Hi there! I've always used Sonex glassware cleaner, but Q Stores no longer sell it. To buy it direct from the manufacturer is out of the question, as the cost is now prohibitive. I bought Detcon 95 last time but am very disappointed in it. It is a very sudsy product, requiring more rinsing. My glass...
- 11 Aug 2006, 17:06
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Nutrient Agar
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9237
disposal of agar plates
Hi Robbie, I know you asked about disposal of agar plates using a microwave. I can't answer that, but you mentioned you have a pressure cooker. Using that, seal agar plates in an oven bag (yes, oven bag). Put them in the pressure cooker with about 2 - 3 cm water. I was taught to sterilise them for 4...
- 11 Aug 2006, 16:50
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: colour coding again!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6004
Colour Coding
Hi Y'all, Have there been any updates to Appendix D regarding colour coding since the original was sent out to all schools in the original CSIS package? From the time it was created there have been chemicals used in schools that were not listed in App. D. Changes in pracs done have also introduced a...
- 05 Aug 2006, 21:09
- Forum: The Lab Tech Position
- Topic: Laboratory Officer
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8774
- 05 Aug 2006, 21:00
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Chemical Inventory
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4016
Hi Robb, I, too, use an Excel spreadsheet that I designed for my use years ago (- years before the CSIS package ever came into being). On it is all sorts of info, such as when I last purchased; how much I get through each year (gives an indication of whether I've enough for another year); cost; whic...
- 05 Aug 2006, 20:11
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: Agar gel electrophoresis for forensic science
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3281
Hi Geraldine, At an Inservice Course recently Kim Fenley demonstrated his electrophoresis kit and it was great, really great! Much cheaper than the kits available through the Science supply companies! It didn't look all that difficult to do either. If you haven't already contacted him about it, I th...
- 05 Aug 2006, 20:00
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Nutrient Agar
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9237
Hi Y'all! It's been interesting reading all the feedback on agar plates. I have some other ideas to add, which I've found very successful. I used to pour the sterilised agar solution into the sterile petri dishes too soon. This causes BIG problems with condensation on the lids. Not a good thing late...
- 05 Aug 2006, 14:55
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: distilled water
- Replies: 52
- Views: 21435
Hi Y'all, I've just recently compared the prices of distilled water from the different Science suppliers. Then I rang Woolworths and asked them the cost of their demineralised water (is there a difference between distilled and demineralised water THAT MATTERS to us Science Tecchies?) and found they ...
- 05 Aug 2006, 14:44
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: what is the web address of Chemwatch?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2073
Hi Kerry, I get the ChemWatch CDs each quarter. Here is their contact info from the latest envelope I've received from them. Hope it's what you're after. ChemWatch 70 Bambra Road CAULFIELD NORTH, VIC, 3161 email: chemwatch@<URL removed, see forum rules> website:www.<URL removed, see forum rules> Reg...