John,
It is my understanding that shell vials tend to be safe. Generally,
they are stable and made of a "good quality" glass. I generally look for
Pyrex or kimax type glasses = borosilicated glass.
Charlie
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Charlie Sturm, Jr
Research Associate - Section of Invertebrate Zoology
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
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