[Histonet] osmium and mineral oil

[Andrew Kennedy]

With regards to using different oils for mopping up Osmium spills, our EM
lab use full cream milk powder - it doesn't go rancid and since they only
handle small amounts of osmium a small spill can be absorbed by the milk
powder and neutralized by the cream content. Simply use in excess and sweep
it up with a dustpan and broom for appropriate disposal.

 

 

Andrew Kennedy

Senior Science Officer

Anatomical Pathology

Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Hospital Road
Concord NSW 2139

 

ph: +612 9767 6115

Fax +612 9767 8427

 

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