[Histonet] RE: A sticky subject....

Tue Dec 30 14:56:58 CST 2014

They sell water based anti static sprays for computer clean rooms and such.

https://shop.eis-inc.com/sap(bD1lbiZjPTAwMQ==)/bc/bsp/sap/zeis2/index.htm?prod_area=371
 They work great.  Just be sure to spray the floor and the soles of your
shoes, as well as the microtome and benchtop.  Also, some microtomes have a
grounding strap or a place to attach a grounding strap.  Or you can wear a
ground strap on your wrist, although this is a little restrictive.  The
best solution IMHO, ground your microtome and use professional anti-static
spray (Not from the grocery store.)

                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                 Jay A.
Lundgren, M.S., HTL (ASCP)

On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM, Boyd, Debbie M <DKBoyd <@t> chs.net> wrote:

> A humidifier and a cool room temp does the job for us.
>
> Debbie M. Boyd HT (ASCP) | Chief Histologist  | Southside Regional Medical
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> histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] on behalf of Victoria Baker [
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> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 8:58 AM
> To: Patrick Laurie
> Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu; Davis, Cassie; Marcum,   Pamela A
> Subject: Re: [Histonet] RE: A sticky subject....
>
> Before I start cutting I spray StaticGard on the arms of my lab coat.  I
> don't know what lotion you use but a non lanolin based moisturizer helped
> me (corn huskers lotion - it is glycerin based).  This works for some but
> it comes down to trying different things to see what will work for you.
> Vikki
> On Dec 30, 2014 8:53 AM, "Patrick Laurie" <foreightl <@t> gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I used to have one of those anti-static brushes, it had a small
> radioactive
> > piece of metal that discharged the static.  It worked sometimes. Try
> > putting moistened gauze, or the kimwipes used to clean your waterbath in
> > your microtome wax waste tray.  That seems to help me.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > Patrick Laurie(HT)ASCP QIHC
> >
> > Histology Manager
> >
> > Celligent Diagnostics, LLC
> >
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> >
> > On Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Marcum, Pamela A <PAMarcum <@t> uams.edu>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I am not sure where you live so this may or may not apply.  I have
> lived
> > > in several placed and one I learned no matter where I am when they turn
> > on
> > > the heat and you wear anything with polyester or that can become
> > > electrostatic we had issues with static.  I am not sure how to fit it
> as
> > I
> > > have made sure I touch something metal to discharge the static.  It
> does
> > > not cure the problem only humidity will and being careful not to start
> to
> > > cut fully charged so to say.
> > >
> > > Pam Marcum
> > > UAMS
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:
> > > histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Davis, Cassie
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 7:20 AM
> > > To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > > Subject: [Histonet] A sticky subject....
> > >
> > > Good morning Histo folks,
> > >
> > >          I am hoping somebody can help me. Today was a horrid microtomy
> > > day, the static was brutal. I tried putting lotion on my hands, the
> > fabric
> > > softener sheet, and wearing gloves but to no avail. I heard rumors
> > somebody
> > > used to manufactor an anti-static brush but have yet to find one. Does
> > > anybody have any other tricks that could be shared?
> > >
> > > Cassandra Davis
> > > CDavis <@t> che-east.org
> > > 302-575-8095
> > >
> > >
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