rob158
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Alcohol
Jul 30, 2012 4:16:29 GMT -8
Post by rob158 on Jul 30, 2012 4:16:29 GMT -8
Does anyone know where I can get alcohol for preserving insects in?
Thanks.
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Alcohol
Jul 30, 2012 5:49:46 GMT -8
Post by bobw on Jul 30, 2012 5:49:46 GMT -8
The subject looked interesting but I was disappointed when I read it. The type I like is best found in a pub. Bob
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Jul 30, 2012 6:07:38 GMT -8
Post by saturniidave on Jul 30, 2012 6:07:38 GMT -8
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rob158
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Aug 5, 2012 13:53:46 GMT -8
Post by rob158 on Aug 5, 2012 13:53:46 GMT -8
Thanks everyone. ;D
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w1
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Aug 5, 2012 15:16:58 GMT -8
Post by w1 on Aug 5, 2012 15:16:58 GMT -8
Really like this method for long term storage of fragile specimens. Prefer screw caps vials because they evaporate much slower. Only have to do a yearly check. 2 dram screw cap vials from bioquip.com are my favorite and most used. If your storing for DNA they need to be frozen. Have used reagent grade alcohols, everclear, etc. Switched to using 91% isopropyl from Walmart its economical and have noticed little difference. My specimens come out great. Attachments:
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Post by jhowens on Aug 6, 2012 9:51:15 GMT -8
Stupid question, if I might:
All of the literature I've ever read states that Ethyl Alcohol is the best and should always be used, with Isopropyl being used only in a pinch.
Ethyl tends to be "hard" to find locally and expensive.
Has anyone ever used Denatured Alcohol? It's basically Ethyl with some Methanol added to make it undrinkable. It is readily available at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc., and is fairly inexpensive. "Improper" alcohols, from what I've read, make the specimens brittle.
Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
Joe.
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w1
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Aug 6, 2012 21:47:24 GMT -8
Post by w1 on Aug 6, 2012 21:47:24 GMT -8
have never had a problem! heard the same thing. try to process things yearly mainly in the winter yes these other methods are very nice. Ethanol can be bought at a liquor store or local shiner. Or there are some great companies out on the internet. Have done all these methods. Was mainly posting for the economical purposes. Worse case there are wonderful relaxing videos on this site. Some great ones helped me alot! the other thing is that I like to store stuff in my freezer in general maybe that provides statsis, or maybe its nice to look at a freezer full of nice specimens?
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