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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">The RBCM conservation lab has been receiving regular donations of boxes of small packages of silica gel from MEC. We have more than we need, and it would be great
 if we could find new homes for it all! Currently, we have two large boxes (approx.&nbsp; 45 lbs) and two small boxes (approx. 15 lbs) available, all at around 40% RH.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">If your institution is in need of silica gel in packets, please let me know of your interest, and the quantity desired. I can transport the silica gel to the regional
 workshop in Victoria on Friday, April 22&nbsp; if you are planning on attending, or it could be shipped to you directly provided you pay the shipping costs.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Please contact RStark@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca for questions or interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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