One of our Scientists came across a piece of information in the manual of a centrifuge he was using stating use of solvents in the centrifuge is not allowed.  Currently nobody makes an explosion proof centrifuge (the re have been models in the past). 

Now I'9m pretty sure plenty of flammable solvents are put into centri fuges, so the question is this:

Has anyone experienced a problem with flammable solvents catching on fire or explosions in centrifuges, how common is this?

Anyone have ways to mitigate this if it is a problem?  < /P>

Thanks

Carole Herriott
Enviromental Health and Safety Technician
Weyerhaeuser Technology Center
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