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Alternative to methanol?

Started by Katedoc, Jul 09 2009 12:07 AM

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#1 Katedoc

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 12:07 AM

Hi guys,

I'm currently using methanol to store invertebrate embryos at -20C.
I would prefer to switch to something less toxic. Has anyone used anything else successfully?

Thanks.

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 10:33 AM

Try ethanol, maybe?

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 08:37 AM

Methanol is "toxic" if you drink it - so is ethanol if you drink enough.  Most of the stuff in labs has a risk and methanol's is easily managed - why are you so worried?
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