[Histonet] FORMALIN DISPOSAL

[Daniel Prieto]

You could try oxidizing formalin with 5% sodium hypochlorite to CO2 and 
formic acid, which in turn can be neutralized with sodium bicarbonate 
and poured down the drain. This can be performed under a regular fume 
hood which I assume is something you cannot do with a large drum. Of 
course disposal of tissues should be checked for compatibility with 
local regulations.
cheers,
Daniel



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Daniel Prieto
Laboratorio de Cultivo de Tejidos
Departamento de Biologia Celular y Molecular
Facultad de Ciencias - Universidad de la Republica
Uruguay

El 22/09/10 12:56, Sara Baldwin/mhhcc.org escribió:
> Histonetters:
> Our disposal company for formalin wants us to separate our stored tissues from the formalin and then pour the formalin into a drum.
> Does anyone have a procedure that doesn't expose your histotechs when pouring formalin off stored tissues, the company states there isn't a container that we can use to put the formalin and tissues in without being non-complient.  Does anyone have a suggestion?
>
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