[Histonet] xylene disposal

[Demarinis, Carolyn]

There has been some concern about the proper disposal of paraffin from the tissue processor due to a small amount of residual xylene in the paraffin.
To satisfy EPA guidelines, how do labs in New York State dispose of their paraffin and alcohols that have small traces of xylene?


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