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by littltesttube
08 May 2019, 12:09
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Disposal of Copper Carbonate?
Replies: 4
Views: 8343

Re: Disposal of Copper Carbonate?

This might be too late but for future reference.

The SDS I have state the following

SDS
13. Disposal considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and
disposed of according to relevant local, state and federal government regulations.
by littltesttube
03 Apr 2019, 08:15
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Growing green crystals?
Replies: 5
Views: 6541

Re: Growing green crystals?

If its for the library can't you use salt or sugar and green food colouring?
by littltesttube
13 Mar 2019, 10:18
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Job Description
Replies: 4
Views: 5113

Re: Job Description

Good Morning
I would start by listing everything you do over a week! :)
by littltesttube
05 Mar 2019, 14:55
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Antacid prac
Replies: 2
Views: 4566

Antacid prac

Good Afternoon fellow labbies! Has anyone had any luck with the antacid prac for yr 9 2.2.2? HCl 0.1M not showing any change?
What acid strengths work??
Thanks
by littltesttube
21 Nov 2018, 13:23
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Collection of Hazardous waste in NSW
Replies: 49
Views: 25520

Re: Collection of Hazardous waste in NSW

I have just had two chemical clean ups at two schools.Used Cleanway they charge $18/kg. No problems. I picked up the brochure at a conference at Sydney Grammar.
by littltesttube
12 Nov 2018, 09:23
Forum: Announcements
Topic: THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A CASUAL LIST
Replies: 48
Views: 38101

Re: THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A CASUAL LIST

Hi Merilyn
Yes I will still be labbying two days at Wollemi College. Then looking after my grandson 2-3 days a week! A new season in my life :).
Mamre is a lovely school and the teachers in the science faculty are very supportive and appreciative. I will miss them :)
by littltesttube
08 Nov 2018, 16:25
Forum: Announcements
Topic: THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A CASUAL LIST
Replies: 48
Views: 38101

Permanent Position

Hi Everyone
Just to let you know I have resigned and my position has been advertised. It is Mamre Anglican School. A lovely school working with wonderful teachers.https://www.mamre.nsw.edu.au/employment.
by littltesttube
21 May 2018, 12:40
Forum: Free classifieds - 4 sale/swap/wanted/giveaway
Topic: Free Data Harvest and Probes
Replies: 4
Views: 7340

Re: Free Data Harvest and Probes

Hi Lil
I am trying to find out if any staff members are near there.
Deb
by littltesttube
21 May 2018, 09:39
Forum: Free classifieds - 4 sale/swap/wanted/giveaway
Topic: Free Data Harvest and Probes
Replies: 4
Views: 7340

Re: Free Data Harvest and Probes

Hi Lil
I am at Wollemi College at Werrington out near Penrith!
Deb
by littltesttube
21 May 2018, 08:56
Forum: Free classifieds - 4 sale/swap/wanted/giveaway
Topic: Free Data Harvest and Probes
Replies: 4
Views: 7340

Re: Free Data Harvest and Probes

Good Morning
I work at a small school and we would love this as we only have one.
Thanks Deb
by littltesttube
08 Feb 2018, 13:50
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Thin layer Chromatography
Replies: 2
Views: 3660

Re: Thin layer Chromatography

I have never done this prac but maybe the microscope slide is not long enough for separation to occur Rf value??
by littltesttube
28 Nov 2017, 07:56
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: GHS
Replies: 11
Views: 5850

GHS

Good Morning Fellow Labbies Hope the end of term is not too busy for you. I was wondering how GHS compliance and labeling was achieved by everyone? Was extra time allocated or was it expected to be completed in your regular hours? How many hours a week do you work? Has everyone relabeled required bo...
by littltesttube
23 Nov 2017, 10:53
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Sodium chromate
Replies: 11
Views: 5216

Re: Sodium chromate

Hi Annie
I would check the SDS!
Are they using the solid or in solution?
by littltesttube
18 Oct 2017, 08:08
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Aprons or Lab coats
Replies: 10
Views: 5374

Re: Aprons or Lab coats

I work in two schools and both have lab coats as they offer better protection. They are worn for all pracs and are hung on hooks around the labs. One school I wash them after dissections and at the end of each term if time permits. The other school the head teacher takes them home and washes them at...
by littltesttube
15 Aug 2017, 11:55
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Chemwatch have done it again
Replies: 34
Views: 22035

Re: Chemwatch have done it again

Just checked ! :-( I knew I shouldn't but I did !!! Big mistake, just more work to do !!!! :banghead: [-X [-X [-X
by littltesttube
14 Jun 2017, 13:24
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Wireless Data Loggers
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Re: Wireless Data Loggers

We also use the Pascoe sensors and they are every intuitive.
by littltesttube
30 May 2017, 07:54
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical Management Handbook
Replies: 8
Views: 4566

Re: Chemical Management Handbook

I have printed and bound a copy and can't wait for it to be complete ! A great up to date resource that has current information. Is there a plan to complete it now Science Assist is not funded?
by littltesttube
04 May 2017, 12:50
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Plastic bottles/jerry cans for solutions
Replies: 24
Views: 9519

Re: Plastic bottles/jerry cans for solutions

Hi Sharon
I bought mine from Westlab a couple of years ago, but not sure how much I paid. Do not think it was much. This is 1 Litre.
by littltesttube
23 Feb 2017, 11:22
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Lab coats
Replies: 10
Views: 4831

Re: Lab coats

I have worked in three schools 2 have lab coats.
by littltesttube
31 Oct 2016, 11:34
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: colour code for latex
Replies: 1
Views: 1606

Re: colour code for latex

Mine has a green dot.