Abstract
The wide applicability of liquid scintillation techniques for counting weak p-emitters and other radionucjjdes has led to the daily use of a large number of liquid scint±llat±on counter instruments in research and control laboratories. The total nunber of such counters in use is estimated at between 15000-20000. Of the solvents used in liquid scintillators, xylene, toluene and trimethyl benzene are most common. To a minor extent, dioxane, methyiglycol, ethanol and methanol are also used. The estimated annual total volume is around 2-3 million liters of scintillation cocktails. This is equivalent to 200-300 million disposable counting vials. The present Situation clearly demonstrates a problem in laboratory safety and concomitant cost for waste treatment, usually not recognized. The use and handling of these inflammable and irritant solvents can induce certain risks to personnel and laboratory safety.
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