Chemicals and Materials

MOUSE OLIGO MICROARRAY This kit can be used to assess over 20,000 well-characterized mouse genes and transcripts, including a special set of toxicology markers. It gives researchers the ability to conduct genomewide profiling research to better understand adverse drug reactions and the physiological effects of toxins, and to study genetic diseases. Agilent Technologies, http://www.agilent.com; Paradigm Genetics, http://www.paradigmgenetics.com

POLYMER PROCESS ADDITIVES Eliminate melt fracture and reduce extrusion pressure in a range of polyolefin resins with these additives. The free-flowing granular fluoropolymers can reduce apparent melt viscosity and improve thermoplastics processing. Dyneon, http://www.dyneon.com

POLYOL Branched-chain polyol offers exceptional performance in paint, coatings, plastics, adhesives, inks, and electronic applications. The unique polyol features a paraffin-like main chain and an ethoxy group side chain. The structure offers performance and processing advantages, including good compatibility with solvents and excellent adhesion, especially with plastics. Kyowa Hakko Kogyo, http://www.kyowa-usa.com

POLYMERS Reduce the costs of industrial sludge dewatering operations with a new family of shear-resistant polymers. Available in two formulations for difficult-to-treat sludge, the cationic charged, high-molecular-weight copolymers maintain their integrity even under high shear conditions. Effective on oily, chemical, and biological sludges. GE Betz, http://www.gebetz.com

PROTECTIVE SHEETS Fluorogrip fluoropolymer films and sheets protect laboratory benchtops, walls, hoods, and equipment against chemicals, spills, and everyday exposure. The films provide superior resistance to aggressive chemicals and withstand high temperatures. Available in a variety of thicknesses, widths, and lengths, they are installed by simply peeling and sticking. Integument Technologies, http://www.integument.com

Literature and Services

SPECIFIER'S GUIDE Content-rich catalog and technical reference for enclosure specifiers and control system design engineers. An expanded technical information chapter serves as a reference for material and finish selection, thermal management, standards and ratings, seismic and electromagnetic compatibility, and wireway fill tables. Hoffman, http://www.hoffmanonline.com

QUALITY STANDARD RESOURCE "The (Almost) Painless Transition to ISO 9001:2000," by quality professional and auditor Denise Robitaille, details how to convert quality management systems from the 1994 version of ISO 9001/2/3 to ISO 9001:2000 in time to meet the December deadline. The book gives an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to prepare for the transition audit. Paton Press, http://www.patonpress.com

Instruments and Labware

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEM The Life line confined space/environmental monitoring system uses a fail-safe wireless communications technology that allows constant data and voice communications between a monitoring console and rugged portable safety monitors that can be used with bio-chem-radiation or gas sensors. The easy-to-use, OSHA-compliant system allows public and safety sectors to monitor their employees and the environments they work in. Safe Environment Engineering, http://www.safeenv.com

BRASS VALVE TAGS Highly visible, durable Brady brass valve tags clearly mark valves, providing safety, productivity, and efficiency critical to any facility. These stock stamped brass tags are available blank or in 32 different stock legends, each of which can be imprinted with a bottom line number between 1 and 500. Tags are constructed of 19-gauge brass with black text for easy readability. Brady Worldwide, http://www.bradysignmark.com

SAPPHIRE LENSES AND WAVEPLATES A full line of scratch-resistant sapphire lenses and waveplates has been designed for use in Holmium and ER:Yag medical laser systems. The lenses feature Moh 9 surface hardness and are available in plano convex and concave configurations of various sizes. Waveplates are offered in half- and quarter-wave in either "A" or "M" plane configurations. Meller Optics, http://www.melleroptics.com

Plant Materials and Equipment

DRUM STORAGE Drum Chock eliminates the need for expensive specialty racks and stands to store poly, steel, or fiber drums horizontally. The storage aid's unique design prevents drums from rolling when stored on their sides and allows them to be kept on standard pallet racks or wooden pallets. Molded from recycled polyethylene, the chocks can hold a weight capacity of 550 lb. Models with forklift openings or that tilt drums forward for increased drainage are also available. BASCO, http://www.bascousa.com

BARREL, DRUM, AND PALLET SCALE The new RoughDeck BDP features a low-profile design that accommodates barrels, drums, and pallets with ease. BDP's ramp sits flush with the ground, eliminating speed bumps. To prevent damage, load cells and cables are recessed into structural steel channels and the junction box is accessible from the top, yet fully closed for protection. Rice Lake Weighing Systems, http://www.rlws.com

ROTARY AIRLOCK FEEDERS These feeders are precision machined and available in six standard models and up to nine different sizes. Rotors are fabricated from heavy steel, the vanes welded onto the shaft and then machined. The use of steel prevents vanes from breaking off when a foreign object becomes lodged between the rotor and the housing. All standard models can be fitted with specialized rotors, bearings, or drives. Smoot Co., http://www.smootco.com