Craig Bettenhausen
@craigofwaffles.bsky.social
Science business journalist on staff at Chemical & Engineering News covering sustainability, specialty chemicals, industrial gas, and a fair amount of etcetera.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I mostly came here to make sure someone did
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The cans get hot, but a lot of gloves thicker than a millimeter or made specifically for heat would offer enough insulation for 1-3 seconds. Re-tossing is a risky maneuver tho, no two ways about it.
If you're around irritants, be careful of chemicals trapped in your clothing, especially gloves.
If you're around irritants, be careful of chemicals trapped in your clothing, especially gloves.
October 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The cans get hot, but a lot of gloves thicker than a millimeter or made specifically for heat would offer enough insulation for 1-3 seconds. Re-tossing is a risky maneuver tho, no two ways about it.
If you're around irritants, be careful of chemicals trapped in your clothing, especially gloves.
If you're around irritants, be careful of chemicals trapped in your clothing, especially gloves.
Thank you to the folks who responded to my requests for comment, including the folks that preferred to be anonymous or off the record entirely. Even when I can't print it, understanding your perspective makes the reporting more informed.
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Thank you to the folks who responded to my requests for comment, including the folks that preferred to be anonymous or off the record entirely. Even when I can't print it, understanding your perspective makes the reporting more informed.
I used to know back in my lab days, but I have forgotten that part of my laser-table lore.
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I used to know back in my lab days, but I have forgotten that part of my laser-table lore.
Oh, I forgot you're a laser person. Where do you shop for optical filter material? I want an IR-NIR-pass filter for an art thing and I am striking out other than poorly-described AliExpress listing and $$$$$/cm2 options.
September 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Oh, I forgot you're a laser person. Where do you shop for optical filter material? I want an IR-NIR-pass filter for an art thing and I am striking out other than poorly-described AliExpress listing and $$$$$/cm2 options.