Hi, Debbie,

 

I picked up a little packet of metal beads at the Denver ACS meeting in March that provide a good substitute for oil or water.  They are called Lab Armor Beads ™,  and produced by a company of the same name.  They provide either heat or cooling and eliminate the problems of bacteria, mold, algae, and flammability.  Plus, they provide energy efficiency..

 

Their web site is www.labarmor.com, and their phone number is 1-888-227-1410. 

 

It sounded like a great idea to me.

 

Sonja G. Ringen

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology

325 Broadway, MC 173.02

Boulder, CO  80305-3337

 

Office: 303-497-7389

Cell:  303-961-9251

 

 

 

 

Good morning:

 

I need to offer some options to replace oil (silicone or mineral) with a different material for heating baths.  I’m also looking at heating block options and have a number of suppliers to review – cost may be an issue here.

 

Ideas?   The Google has failed me this morning.

 

Best,

 

Debbie M. Decker, CCHO, ACS Fellow

Safety Manager

Department of Chemistry

University of California, Davis

122 Chemistry

1 Shields Ave.

Davis, CA  95616

(530)754-7964

(530)304-6728

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