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It’s not uncommon for these pumps to inadvertently “suck” solvent (liquid) which may explain a higher concentration of ether even with the port venting into the
fume hood.
From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
On Behalf Of Brown, Kimberly Jean
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Vacuum Pump Explosion at UPenn
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Eugene:
Apparently, yes. The cabinet has a port to allow the exhaust to be routed into the fume hood plenum, but there is no evidence that this was being used. Our analysis is that the
pump was exhausting directly into the cabinet. When asked, the researcher was not certain whether there was an exhaust tube connected, but there was no evidence of one after the event. The fire department had removed the pump from the cabinet before we arrived
on the scene.
Kimi Brown, ARM, NRCC-CHO, CSP
Sr. Lab Safety Specialist/Chemical Hygiene Officer
215-746-6549 (Office)
215-651-0557 (Mobile/text)
EHRS is continuing to provide essential services with limited on-campus staff. Those of us who are not on campus are working remotely
to continue much of our normal operations.
Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
University of Pennsylvania
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Vacuum Pump Explosion at UPenn
Was this actually venting directly into the cabinet?
From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU>
On Behalf Of Debra M Decker
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2020 1:33 AM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Vacuum Pump Explosion at UPenn
Very nice write up by my buddy Kimi Bush
Y'all stay safe out there.
Debbie
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