Very sorry to hear about this incident and thank goodness the tech didn't get
injured AND used quick-thinking to grab the extinguisher and put out the fire.
This incident exemplifies the (hidden) dangers inherent in the operation of
labs that, often are overlooked ("we haven't had a fire in 20 years!").
Oftentimes, lab personnel are unaware of the powerful impact of flammable
liquids, because they are used every day with no apparent adverse effects -
until it is too late!
Peter
Peter G. Baldwin
Director of Sales, Marketing & Business Development
pbald...@micronenvironmental.com
Micron Environmental Industries, Inc.
Green Chemistry for LifeSM
www.MicronEnvironmental.com
1221 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-2776
703-548-7988/Fax
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