Not to mention that if you inhale too many fumes you will pass out. One of the original anesthetics. :) Claire
________________________________________ From: Douglas Gregg via Histonet [histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 1:04 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 151, Issue 1 Subject: Re: [Histonet] Histology tips Here is one that your safety officer will like. Ether is sometimes called for as a de-stainer but is dangerous to keep except in a sealed can. Once opened, it can be quite explosive in a frig. This is my solution. Get a cheap can of engine starting fluid. It is pure ether. Don't get the high priced version with lubricants added. You just use what you need from the spray can and the rest keeps just fine for years. Douglas Gregg DVM PhD Veterinary pathologist Southold, NY _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet