You might try calling the major vendors of chemicals and dyes about the cd
that has all the MSDS on it. At one time I know Sigma offered it.It is a
good way to get the info you need fast and not clutter up your lab with
reams of paper and binders. Jenny

-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchell (Jean) [mailto:jmitchell@neurology.wisc.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 5:17 AM
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Re: MSDS for dyes...


We no longer keep MSDS of any kind on site. In fact our hospital
safety department has strongly requested that all MSDS files be
removed from our labs. Instead of keeping them on site we have 
"MSDS on Demand" where we call an 800 number posted by the 
phone and the required MSDS is faxed to us within 15 minutes. In 
the case of an emergency situation someone stays on the phone 
until the situation is remedied/taken care of or under control.

I guess from one point of view we can never be sited for improper 
MSDS record keeping, but on the other hand the needed 
information is not right at my fingertips and I find that somewhat 
unsettling - I am dependant on an 800 number and the person at 
the end of it to come through for me.

Others must be using this system - any unput?

Jean Mitchell, BS, HT (ASCP)
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
Department of Neurology-Neuromuscular Laboratory
Madison, WI

> Hi folks,
> Do all histo labs have current MSDS sheets for dyes?
> We don't and I have found that many others don't either.
> I have had the suggestion made today that perhaps we should obtain
> them. I think it sounds like a lot of work, especially if no other
> labs appear to have them. Feedback, comments appreciated. Regards
> Michelle. 
> 
> Michelle McAnulty-Smith
> Histology Co-ordinator
> 
> NeuronZ Ltd
> Auckland
> New Zealand
> Tel: 09 367 7167 ext. 7060
> Fax: 09 367 7186
> 
> E-mail:  michelle.mcanulty-smith@neuronz.com
> 
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