[Histonet] Chlorine gas

[Jennifer MacDonald]

According to F. Carson's book, if hydrochloric acid is used after 
formaldehyde fixation there is a potential for the formation of bis
-chloromethyl ether, a carcinogen.

Jennifer





Jennifer MacDonald
Director, Histotechnician Training Program
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
jmacdonald <@t> mtsac.edu



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Has any one heard that mixing decal solution and formalin would cause
the formation of chlorine gas?
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