Condition
Project activities
New jars with Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) seals were sourced, known for robustness, and used by institutions like CSIRO.
The specimens were carefully decanted and rinsed with demineralized water to cleanse them from the previous formalin solution. They were then re-housed in new jars with a 70% EtOH (in H2O) solution as a fixative, replacing formalin. Special care was taken to preserve labels.
The specimens were photographed in batches as part of the documentation process.
Due to the hazardous nature of the fluids, ICS undertook the re-jarring process safely in a fume-hood with air extraction and appropriate PPE. All previous jars and the formalin solution were disposed of responsibly.
Treatment
Before treatment
After treatment
