Re: pepsyn - organic waste

John S. McMurray (jsmcmur@audumla.mdacc.tmc.edu)
Thu, 15 Jan 1998 09:00:31 -0600


Maria

Concerning spills of DIC - diisopropylcarbodiimide. Dr. Benoiton suggested
adding acetic acid to neutralize the DIC. Another alternative would be
citric acid, the advantage being that this is a non-volatile acid, thereby
reducing the amount of chemicals in the air. Both would good for
neutralization of piperidine

John
John S. McMurray
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Neuro-Oncology, Box 316
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-745-3763
Fax: 713-745-1183
jsmcmur@audumla.mdacc.tmc.edu