Spill
Control, Clean Up, and Stabilizers
All of us at Electron Microscopy Sciences are concerned for the safety
and well being of the microscopy community. For this reason we highly recommend the following publications regarding safety in the lab:
- ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SAFETY HANDBOOK;
Vernon C. Barber and Deborah L. Clayton, Editors. San Francisco Press Inc., 1985 ISBN 0-911302-56-5 - ELECTRON MICROSCOPY PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES FOR BIOLOGISTS;
John J. Bozzala and Lonnie D. Russell. Jones and Bartlett Publishers., 1992 pp. 498-519.ISBN 0-86720-126-6 - SAFETY IN THE SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY LAB;
J. Bastacky and T.L. Hayes, Scanning 7:255-72., 1985
Formalin Spill Control; F-gard- ER
For the handling and disposing of formaldehyde containing solutions. It immobilizes, cools, and contains spills. As well, it reduces the escape of formaldehyde gas and significantly reduces formalin concentration. F-gard- ER aids in reducing exposure to formaldehyde gases by immobilizing the formalin and transforming it to an easily removed semi-solid mass. The mass cools rapidly minimizing formaldehyde off-gassing.
| 24140-01 | Formalin Spill Control | 11 oz | 16.00 |  |
| 24140-06 | Formalin Spill Control | 6 x 11 oz | 90.00 | |
Formaldehyde Spill Response™ Kit
This kit features FSC-1™ to aid in reducing exposure to formaldehyde gas in the event of a spill. The formalin is transformed into an easily removable semi solid mass. The resulting mass cools rapidly to minimize formaldehyde off gassing.
Kits Contains:
- 1 – 11oz bottle of FSC-1™ solidifier (EMS #24140-01)
- 1 – Pair vented goggles
- 1 – Respirator
- 1 – Open backed gown to protect clothing
- 1 – Pair nitrile gloves
- 4 – Scoop/scrapers
- 3 – Wiper pads
- 4 – Thirty gallon bags
| 24141 | Formaldehyde Spill Response Kit in Hard case | each | 190.00 | |
| 24141-R | Formaldehyde Spill Response Kit, Refill | each | 160.00 | |
Glutaraldehyde Spill Control; G-gard-ER
Transforms glutaraldehyde to a nearly neutral solution and renders the solution acceptable for sewer disposal. Prepares glutaraldehyde for biodegradation. Reduces biocidal activity and odor. 65g G-gard pre-treats one gallon of 1% solution.
| 24142-01 | Glutaraldehyde Spill Control | 64g | 6.00 | |
| 24142-10 | Glutaraldehyde Spill Control | 10x64g | 25.00 | |
Glutaraldehyde Clean-up™ Kit
The kit contains
GPT-1™ pre-treatment
and neutralizer, and
Green Z™ fluid control
solidifier. Sprinkle
GPT-1™ onto the
glutaraldehyde spill.
Once the spill turns
brown, it has been
neutralized. Then
apply the Green Z,
which transform the neutralized spill into a semi-solid mass.
Kits Contains:
- 1 – 5oz bottle of Green Z™
- 1 – 2.2oz pouch of GPT-1™ (EMS #24142-01)
- 1 – Pair of high-risk gloves
- 1 – Goggle
- 1 – Glutaraldehyde respirator
- 2 – Scoop/scraper
- 1 – Disposable bag with closure
- 1 – Instruction
| 24143 | Glutaraldehyde Spill Response Kit in Hard Case | each | 60.00 | |
| 24143-R | Glutaraldehyde Spill Response Kit , Refil | each | 42.00 | |
RED-Z -
Fluid Control Solidifier
RED-Z will solidify any water base fluid at a ratio of 3/4 oz to 1 full liter.
- Solidifies, decontaminates and deodorizers.
- Contains chlorine (NaDCC)an EPA registered disinfectant - almost twice the amount recommended by the CDC.
- An Alternate treatment to steam sterilization or incineration
- For blood and other body fluids.
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Available in a pointed top bottle that fits easily in porthole containers and in a flip-top shaker top bottle for large spills.
| 24145-10 | Red-Z | 10 oz | 9.00 | |
| 24145-25 | Red-Z | 15 oz | 22.00 | |
Ampoule
Cracker™
The Ampoule Cracker™ is a disposable plastic fracture and safety collar, which is specially designed to aid in the breaking open of pre-scored glass ampoules. Simply slip the Ampoule Cracker™ over the top at the pre-scored portion, snap it, and discard both the ampoule top and the safety collar to prevent cross contamination
| 60605-04 | Ampoule Cracker for Ampoule Size 1 – 4 ml | 500/pk | 25.00 | |
| 60605-10 | Ampoule Cracker for Ampoule Size 5 – 10 ml | 500/pk | 26.00 | |
| 60605-20 | Ampoule Cracker for Ampoule Size 10 – 20 ml | 500/pk | 50.00 | |
Ampoule
Breaker; Soft Silicone
Reusable – Made from soft silicone. It offers a simple way to break pre-scored glass ampoules safely. Accommodates 5, 7, and 10 ml size ampoules. Reduces injury and spillage.
| 60600 | Ampoule Breaker | each | 15.00 | |
Benchtop
Mat
A flexible polyethylene film backing which has a highly absorbent upper surface which traps water, dyes, resins, solvents, and radioactive solutions. The sheets can be rolled up and discarded after use. Ideal for daily use in EM labs. Benchtop mat comes in a roll 20" (50.8cm) wide and 50 ft. (15.2m) long in a dispenser carton, or a cut size of 20"x24" sheets.
| 64445 | Benchtop Mat 50' roll | each | 49.00 | |
| 64446 | Benchtop Mat Cut Size 20"x24" | 100/bx | 156.00 | |
Spill
Control Tray
The tray is made from vacuum formed polystyrene 1/2"(12.7cm) deep with an external flange.The overall dimensions are 23"x27" (58x69cm). The tray accommodates our Benchtop mat (Cat. #64446). These trays are very useful in the biology or chemistry labs.
| 64448 | Spill Control Tray | each | 37.25 | |
Stabilizing
Rings
Vinyl coated lead rings which stabilize glassware that is immersed in water baths; reduces tilting and chemical spills.
| Cat. # | Weight gm | I.D. mm | Fits Glassware | |||
| 64435 | 165 | 20 | 5-10ml cylinders | each | 16.50 | |
| 64436 | 237 | 48 | 125-500ml flasks | each | 19.25 | |
| 64437 | 454 | 56 | 250-1000ml flasks | each | 21.25 | |
| 64438 | 681 | 61 | 500-2000ml flasks | each | 25.35 | |
| 64439 | 908 | 74 | 1000-4000ml flasks | each | 27.25 | |
| 64440 | Stabilizing Rings, assorted sizes | 5/pk | 90.00 | |
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VIKEM® Vinyl
Coated Lead Sheets
A soft lead sheet coated with Vikem vinyl has many uses for stabilizing laboratory equipment in water baths or any application where extra weight is needed. Small sheets are handy as a hold-down weight for note books, drawings or charts on the table top. Longer sheets may be bent into the shape of the glassware to keep them from sliding or tilting. Coated lead sheets are 0.085" (2.2mm) thick.
| Catalog | Dimensions | Weight | Price | |||
| in | mm | lb | gm | each | ||
| 64434-01 | 2x7 | 51x178 | .36 | 163 | 19.25 | |
| 64434-02 | 4x7 | 102x178 | .72 | 326 | 23.00 | |
| 64434-03 | 2x12 | 51x305 | .62 | 281 | 30.00 | |
| 64434-04 | 6x16 | 152x406 | 2.47 | 1121 | 55.00 | |
| 64434-05 | 8x24 | 203x610 | 4.93 | 2238 | 114.25 | |
VIKEM® Vinyl
Coated Lead Wire
This lead wire is¼" (6.4mm) in diameter and is coated with a chemical-resistant red Vikem vinyl. Its 12" (300mm) length and its flexibility make it a very versatile weight. It can be coiled around a flask, beaker, or any other irregular shape. It weighs only 1/4 lb (114g).
| 64443-00 | Vinyl Coated Lead Wire | each | 22.65 | |
Weighted
Beaker Flask Holder
This weighted holder grips the beaker or flask firmly in four flared stainless steel prongs. The Vikem® vinyl-coated lead ring secured beneath the beaker keeps it immersed in water, providing a low center of gravity which allows water to circulate underneath the beaker.
| Catalog | Fits Beaker | Weight | Diameter | Price | |||
| Size ml | , lb | gm | in | mm | each | ||
| 64441-01 | 100 | .36 | 165 | 2.4 | 60 | 65.00 | |
| 64441-02 | 250 | .5 | 237 | 3.2 | 80 | 68.75 | |
| 64441-03 | 600 | 1.0 | 454 | 3.7 | 95 | 62.00 | |
| 64441-04 | 1000 | 62.00 | |
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