a newbie question

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Hi Marcia:

Welcome to the list! :-) Perfume diluent is a blend of alcohol

(usually SDA 39B, 39C, 40B or 40C) and fixatives which reduce the

evaporation rate of the alcohol, thereby helping the fragrance last

longer.

Here are some formulas I wrote down years ago (and of course,

neglected to write the source!):

Perfume Diluent #1

1 gallon alcohol

30 minims (drops) spirit of nitrous ether

30 minims oil of nutmeg

20 grains coumarin

10 grains vanillin

1 fl. oz. tincture of benzoin

Perfume Diluent #2

1 gallon alcohol

10 grains vanillin

5 grains coumarin

4 fl. drachms spirit of ether

4 fl. oz. tincture of benzoin

8 oz. glycerine

Perfume Diluent #3

1 gram benzoin resin

1 gram tolu balsam

1/2 gram frankincense resin

1 liter alcohol

Mix and steep 1 month; filter.

Also, a very simple diluent can be made by adding 1-2 tsp. glycerine

to 8 oz. alcohol

To use the diluent:

For a Perfume (the strongest concentration of scent), mix 1 part

fragrance/essential oil to 4 parts perfume diluent.

For Eau-de-Toilette, mix 1 part oil with 6 parts diluent.

For Cologne, mix 1 part oil to 8-10 parts diluent.

For Splashes or Eau Fraiche, use 1 part oil to 15-20 parts diluent.

Hope this helps! :-)

Cat

> I have not been on this list very long but am learning so much.

> I have a question. I want to know what is perfume dilutent?

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[Guest guest]

Hi all..

Thank you for answering my questions. The alcohols that you mention(SDA 39B

39c ect.) are obviously non drinkable forms

( duh), so can one use everclear or vodka? Short of being more expensive

would they be o.k.? Where would one get nitrous

ether? I looked in the files and checked out Butch " s website

and Perfumers' World..Are there any other reputable places to

get these various ingredients...vanillin, coumarin, ether? Thank

you for your help...those recipes are great Cat. Marcia

[Guest guest]

Hi all, new to the group and enjoying all the info flying thru cyberspace

thru this group! A little background on me. I am a pharmacy tech in a retail

setting in NC. I have been a tech for almost 26 years and am very interested in

getting certified. I have done some studying on my own, have the Review book and

CD/ROM.

I am registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy thru work but have not ever

received any certification info from them.

Anyway, my boss has a niece who recently passed the exam with 1 year

experience in a retail setting at an independant pharmacy. Her boss sent her to

Columbia, SC for a 1 day, 8 hour tech course before she took the exam. She said

the

1 day class helped her greatly. I would like to attend one in the NC/SC area.

We have tried to find out info on where and when these classes are offered to

no avail. I really think the class would be a big help, especially with the

math. The IV's and flow calculations are very intimidating as we don't do these

at all in the retail setting. Both large chains I have worked in don't do many

injectables either. I have searched the PTCB web site for refresher class

info and didn't see anything listed there in resources. Is there a place it is

posted or another web site that has this info?

Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

Lori

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In a message dated 5/28/2004 1:14:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

doracpht@... writes:

I just worry that some techs believe these 1 or 2 day courses are the end

all/be all to pass the national test.

Best of Luck,

Dora

Thanks for the welcome and info both Dora and Jeanetta! I agree, 1 course

won't make a tech but I'm hoping to get some help in the math that I may be

missing on my own study. I think it takes, both the course and study on your own

or

in a small group to get the extras. With 25+ years experience, I do have

quite a bit of background going in. Some of the questions are a breeze for

me..lol. Others much harder! My boss thinks I should just take it without

preparing..she has much more faith in my abilities than I do...not to mention

the cost of

the exam if I were to fail on the first try.

Another gal at work just today brought in a Seminar schedule that we were

looking for. For anyone else interested in NC it is at www.ncpharmacists.org.

Hoping I can be ready for the Nov exam.

Thanks again for you help and suggestions!

Lori

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

Well I hope I dont let you or Jeanetta down on this. I spent a little over

13yrs in retail pharmacy myself before leaving and moving to a hospital

setting to learn even more. But here goes. First.. does the pharmacy you are

currently working at have a pharmacy tech. trainer. If so, they should be able

to

help you out with study materials for your math and be able to show you some

things that you do at a retail setting that actually do require math. Second,

check with your pharmacist. Ask them to come up with some math questions for you

to try out and practice with. Third, is there another technician interested

in taking the exam as well. If so, maybe you and the others could get together

for some study time. CVS pharmacies, do have tech trainers, some I know have

study groups put together for techs interested in taking the National exam. It

was another tech and I that got together several times either in person, phone

or via the online, and worked together on our study books for several weeks

before taking the exam.

For me, I did all of the above, plus I went and borrowed a math book, and I

joined Jeanettas study group, helped me in passing the exam back in 2001. It

was a lot of work, but in the end Im very glad I went thru all of it. I truly

enjoy what I do and wouldnt change one bit of what i have done in the end to

get where I am at now. Today, I am still learning. I truly believe that one

can never know enough or learn enough in this field.

Im not sure exactly what type of retail setting you are in, but if there is

anything I can do to help you out, please, you can email here. I try to check

my mails as regulary as I can. If I can not help you, I will pass it along to

Jeanettas study group and see if someone from there can help out as well.

This is a truly wonderful site, everyone from Jeanetta to Dora, the other

Texperts, and even those studing to those sticking around and still helping out

are

truly wonderful and caring people. You will be very amazed at the responses you

can get from this site. Thanks to Jeanetta for drawing this to my attention.

Lori, I wish you best of Luck and again please do not hesitate to contact

me if there is anything I can help you with. I will be checking in again in

again from time to time.

Respectfully,

Tracie Smullen, CPhT

Va State Coordinator-NPTA

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

Just read that you were able to locate the information you were looking

for. Im happy that you were able to do so. I would still take that course to

help

you out.

Like you, I felt confident " jumping in with both feet " , but that was until

I realized that not only did we have to know the retail side but also hospital

aspects of pharmacy technician. The hospital side would have floored me had I

not studied for it. Now, I am in no ways trying to discourage anyone here,

but just making a suggestion that you may know retail inside and out, but do pay

strong attention to the hospital side of things as well. Your study material

should include all of this as well.

Wishing you and your coworkers best of luck. And again if I can help you out,

just give me a holler..

Tracie Smullen, CPhT

[Guest guest]

Thanks Tracie for all your suggestions and encouragement! I'm at Wal-mart now

was previous with Eckerd's. Wal-mart doesn't have any programs right now for

techs but are trying to start up some as the push for certification is

becoming more and more.

My pharmacist found some tech workbooks listed in the ordering supplies

section on the company computer and has ordered them for us all. Not sure what

kind

of tech training they are yet, company sponsored or like the exam review

books. Both our pharmacists have offered their help on any of the info which is

good. And there are at least 2-3, maybe more that are techs now and interested

in getting certified so hoping to pull together some study time together.

Little tricky as we have to arrange after work hours and we all don't work the

same

schedule. But if we look hard enough, we can make it work.

Again, thanks for your support!

Lori

[Guest guest]

Jeanetta..Thanks for the kind words! You have much higher aspirations than I

have thought for myself! lol I was only hoping to pass the exam and would be

most tickled over that accomplishment! But we never know what can happen when

we put our best foot forward.

Thanks for the suggestions and I shall think and pray on those ideas. )

Lori

[Guest guest]

--Hi Lori,

Im so happy for you and for fellow co-workers. What you all are

doing is just so AWESOME!!. YOu and your co-workers will pull it

off, in my heart I know you all can do this. Show your company how

you all mean business by being the ones to go and pass. Then help

your other associates from other stores. I did that here in Virginia

as well. Gosh, Im beaming with happiness for you and the others now.

I know that at times, you all may get stuck on something. Just

remember not to hestitate to contact either me, or the gang here, or

even another site. Somewhere, someone will have an answer for what

you are looking for. For me, Im sorry, Jeanetta got me first years

ago and I just cant give her up. I would definately say come here

first and see if someone can help out. I know there are lots of us

here and in several different settings.

As for the finding time to do the study groups with your co-

workers you may have to see if the pharmacist will give you all time

to do this. Maybe different groups can meet on one week and a

different group the next. That way you get different way to see

things. Then at least once say in two weeks everyone meets.. Not sure

how to work that.. but at least then you have time to work on some of

the problems and meet to discuss everyones answer.

Well best of luck.. Keep me posted. We are all here if you should

need us.

Respectfully,

Tracie Smullen, CPhT

Virginia State Coordinator-NPTA - In

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[Guest guest]

hi everyone

Could someone please post ways to fasten pads to areas of the body I

wish to pass current through... I am thinking mainly of my lower spine

and inner thigh

I am thinking tape ...are there other ways ?

thanks

Norm

[Guest guest]

Hi, Norm. I have used belts around my abdomen, and Ace bandages (long stretchy

cloth with fastener, available at mosst drug stores) for wraps around my knee.

Better than tape.

Dick

a newbie question

hi everyone

Could someone please post ways to fasten pads to areas of the body I

wish to pass current through... I am thinking mainly of my lower spine

and inner thigh

I am thinking tape ...are there other ways ?

thanks

Norm

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[Guest guest]

Use a belt, or wrap a tension bandage around the arm, leg, thigh, or

what

ever area you want to use as a contact point.

Cheers,

Carl

On Aug 13, 2007, at 5:40 AM, encee59 wrote:

> hi everyone

> Could someone please post ways to fasten pads to areas of the body I

> wish to pass current through... I am thinking mainly of my lower spine

> and inner thigh

> I am thinking tape ...are there other ways ?

> thanks

> Norm

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I like velcro and elastic cloth. I staple the velcro to the elastic,

and it does last a pretty long time, not forever. Sewing it on is

better, but that's too much work for me

bg

>

> hi everyone

> Could someone please post ways to fasten pads to areas of the body I

> wish to pass current through... I am thinking mainly of my lower

spine

> and inner thigh

> I am thinking tape ...are there other ways ?

> thanks

> Norm

>