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That fortunate situation translates to a $6.5 million endowment from the Belknap family and the financial backbone of Harvard University, which supports the press as long as it remains economically solvent...

Author: By Caille M. Millner, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard University Press: Not Your Average Publisher | 12/15/1998 | See Source »

...student had broken a bottle of tetrahydrofuran (THF), a highly flammable solvent, and a nearby electric stove ignited the THF fumes...

Author: By Erica R. Michelstein, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS | Title: Can We Prevent Chemical Spills? | 11/24/1998 | See Source »

...largest financial supporter of HSA, and as one of the candidates pointed out, the one which subsidizes many of the non-solvent agencies...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: New HSA Board Faces A Year of Challenges | 10/13/1998 | See Source »

...chemical spilled was tetrahydrofurane (THF), a highly flammable liquid often used as a solvent. On the zero-to-four scale used by the National Fire Protection Association, the substance is rated a three (severe) for flammability and a two (moderate) for health risks...

Author: By Jonelle M. Lonergan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Spill Forces Evacuation of Labs | 10/5/1998 | See Source »

...been affected. But Dodi's autopsy showed no significant trace of CO. One possible source might be a faulty heater. But the heating systems in Paul's apartment and office, unused in August, were found to function normally. Experts say a "massive" exposure to certain industrial products, like the solvent dichloromethane, could produce elevated CO levels, as could heavy cigarette smoking. Paul did not smoke cigarettes and only occasionally puffed on a cigar. Judge Stephan has ordered a special investigation into this enigma...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mystery In The Details | 8/31/1998 | See Source »

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