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Hi Everyone, I got a cd "chemical label Maker V5" from omega scientific which is not GHS (no Pics). I was wondering how people make there own GHS chemical labels. Do you all use chemwatch labels or is there something better out there? I would like to relabel all our chemicals as I have a b...

Yes I had the same issue!

Hi Tuesday suits me. Thanks for trying to organise something for us

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to buy preserved specimens such as a cows eyeball, starfish etc already in a proper sealed specimen container with liquid?

I hope so, as I couldn't do it myself on the account of me being squeamish.

Thanks Superbug

We get ours from the local butcher as well for free. Or there is the abbatoirs where we got them for free as well.

Hi There, I use the incompatibility feature on chemwatch gold 3. I have my chemicals in the manifest and then do the incompatibility feature and it basically tells you what chemicals need to be removed in order to be safe. I hope that helps. sometimes those charts are impossible to work out (for me ...

Yes air blows out towards you, which isnt ideal as you will be blowing chemicals/fumes onto yourself.

is it Sunray18? I called our local Bunnings and Masters and they told me they dont carry that item. I have been on the mckenzie website - (borax makers) and they have a list there of people that sell borax and bunnings isnt on there. I only found this out during science week when we did slime and I ...

Borax is only sold at franklins and some IGA stores. Woolworths doesn't sell it anymore.

Hi Xenon,
We had 2 X double sided in the prep room and classrooms. However they both got closed off on the prep room side, as the motor wasnt strong enough for both sides.
So now I have none, but a lot of bench space.

Superbug

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if everyone has a fume cupboard in there prep room!!!???? As I dont! Is there any law to state we need to have a fume cupboard in the prep room especially when I dont have any access to fresh air via a window or door. I am expected to use, when available, the fume cupboa...

Hi Pinky,

I am just waiting to see if the cert 111 goes ahead at Campbelltown tafe. I dont think we have to attend classes but it is via correspondence. I am not entirely sure, will here next month if course goes ahead.
Superbug

Sorry, I didnt answer the question first asked. I dont think you need an SDS but you must ensure medication the company supplies eg eye wash solution and creams have not expired.
I hope this helps
Regards

Superbug

Hi everyone, I was told by WHS Workcover experts that no aspirin or panadol etc should by supplied or given out by ANY workplace. Cause if something happens and they have a reaction or operate a vehicle or equipment and something happens, it comes back to the supplier- The workplace, as they shouldn...

Hi Everyone,

We are currently using an online risk assessment for the teachers practical lessons

http://www.riskassess.com.au/

I was wondering if any one else uses this service or any thoughts suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Superbug

hi Nickyinz, We would have volumes and volumes of folders with full MSDS's in the principals office. You could sprain your back carrying them out during an emergency. But I take your point about requiring a computer. I thought all chemicals require msds's. we even have msds for food colouring , glue...

We use mini msds's in the classroom, but we are currently working on getting the supplier msds's and solutions from chemwatch, which we are placing on a cd and distributing around our school. They will also be on a common drive. the list of chemicals saved will also act as a registry of chemicals co...

The wood word dept. made ours, but they are not easy to carry or store as the ones made with the plastic pipes. Good idea!!!

Hi Dime,
Sorry these are solutions that I have had to make up in larger quantities. It would be nice to have a spout to easily decant the amount of sulfuric acid required.
The HCl is not an issue for leaks as we get them in bottles with 32% conc.
Thanks Cheers

Superbug

Hi everyone, wot is the best container with a spout (tap) that doesnt leak to store sulfuric acid over 2L. I also need to know where to buy it from as well. As the bottles we have always seem to leak. also any general large volume over 2 L with spout containers that can be recommended that also dont...