[labnetwork] Specific guidelines for receipt of unknown samples/nanoparticles

[Demis D. John]

I usually requests an MSDS from the user in this case.
They *should* have already made one for their internal safety procedures.
If they haven’t, then they need to make us one and discuss the safety with
us before they ship it to us.

Some chemicals are “safer” unless in a specific form - for example the
powder should be avoided for breathing, whereas the powder captured water
may not be as problematic as long as you’re wearing the right gloves etc.

-- Demis (contact info <https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/wiki/Demis_D._John>)
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<https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions#Publications_acknowledging_the_Nanofab>


On Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 15:41 Motlagh, Bahar <bmotlagh at miami.edu> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
>
>
> I hope you're doing well. I am reaching out to inquire about the specific
> guidelines your facility follows for the receipt of unknown samples,
> especially unknown nanoparticles those that may be potentially hazardous.
> Could you please provide detailed instructions on how clients should
> package such samples, including any necessary advanced warnings to ensure
> safety protocols are met? For instance, when submitting unknown
> nanoparticles for imaging by SEM/EDS/AFM, what are the exact safety
> measures for staff to image/ analyze and packaging requirements that should
> be observed?
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> Thank you for your assistance,
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> Best,
>
> Bahar
>
>
>
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1951+NW+7th+Ave,+Suite+460+%0D%0A+Miami,+FL+33136?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> ---
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> Bahar Motlagh, Ph.D., MBA
>
> Director, Nanofabrication Facility & 3D Printer Center
>
> Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute (BioNIUM)
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> University of Miami
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> 1951 NW 7th Ave, Suite 460
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