[Histonet] Xylene Resistant Floors

[Rene J Buesa]

I would review your procedures protocol because no xylene on the floor should be an issue in any histology lab. It could be an accident, and you should not waste money in a more expensive floor, just because an accident may occur.
  René J.

Kim Merriam <kmerriam2003 <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:
  Hi Susan,

The floors won't tear if you scrape them, the epoxy is a very hard polymer; it would be very difficult to damage them (and since the floors are "poured", they are seamless!). I come from the biotech/pharma industry and these types of floors are very common in animal rooms and laboratories in our industry. I have a friend that used to install them (he now works in Biotech!), nasty work, but the floors are great!

Good luck.

Kim

"Weber, Susan (VHACLE)" wrote: 
Are you able to "scrape" paraffin off of them as well? Or does it tend
to "gouge" when scrapping or moving equipment? I would be very
interested in hearing as we have to present special concerns to the
design committee this week. Thanks! 

Susan M Weber HT(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
10701 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(216) 791-3800 X6154
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Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 9:36 AM
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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Xylene Resistant Floors

Epoxy floors will do the trick, they are pretty expensive though. They
need to be "poured" and allowed to cure for a certain amount of time
before they can be used. They are resistant to just about anything.

Kim

kerry.l.crabb <@t> gsk.com wrote:
I've had a inquiry from another lab that is planning some remodeling. 
They're asking if there are any xylene resistant flooring that can be
put 
down. Other can sealed concrete does anything exist?

Kerry Crabb
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