Containers: care

PLATE 3 Cell culture of plants now takes place in individual containers cared for by hand. Automation of plant cell culture using chemical engineering techniques could improve the yields and economics of plant cell culture and expand the range of its applications in the production of new species and hybrids. Courtesy, Monsanto Company. 

Transfer The process of moving a liquid, gas, or some forms of solids from a leaking or damaged container to a secure container. Care must be taken to ensure the pump, transfer hoses and fittings, and the container selected are compatible with the hazardous materials. When hazardous substances are transferred, proper concern to electrical continuity (bonding/grounding) must be observed. 

Remove any debris or dust from six or more containers. Shortly before the test, rinse each container carefully at least twice with purified water and allow to stand. Immediately before testing, empty the containers, rinse once and allow them to drain. 

Reexamine carefully all data relating to the outlying result to see if a gross error could have affected its value. This recommendation demands a properly kept laboratory notebook containing careful notations of all observations (see Section 21). 

Small Areas Consolidate as much solid material as possible and place in appropriate containers. Care should be made to minimize the aerosolization of agent. In heavily contaminated areas, employ vacuum devices equipped with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to remove as much dust as possible. 

Pour 2 u.b.vv. of acetone into the heai/aciu-resistant container. Carefully place the container of acetone into the pan of hot water. Let the acetone warm to 50°C (122°F), stirring occasionally. If it becomes necessary to rewarm the water, remove the container of acetone before placing the pan back on the heat source. 

Unscrew the lid of your Jar. Take the lid off the container at your space. Using the spoon for that container, carefully fill your jar. 

Clean up the area. Pour the developing solvents into the recycling containers (CAREFUL - those developing tanks cost nearly 100 each), but leave the wall sheets inside. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP sweep spilled substance into sealable containers carefully collect remainder, then remove to a safe place remove all ignition sources. 

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