[Histonet] Neutralization of Formalin

[Bob Nienhuis]

We used to do that, but are not allowed to do it anymore. Apparently, the
Formulex produces some
stuff that is nastier than the original formalin, We send to a waste
disposal company.

Bob
UCLA / VA Medical Center
Sepulveda, CA

On 9/28/07, Schaundra Walton <schaundrawalton <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone!
>
>   Our lab neutralizes our 10% formalin before dumping it down the
> drain.  We use Formalex (American Master Tech) to neutralize and then add
> sodium hydroxide to balance the pH.  We had been using residual formaldehyde
> test strips to test the ppm (Market Lab) before dumping, but they have been
> discontinued.  We have tried to replace them with EM formaldehyde test
> strips (Fisher Scientific), but we are having trouble getting them to
> work.  Anyone else neutralizing their formalin?  What are you using and are
> you testing it before dumping it?
>
>
> Schaundra Walton BS HTL(ASCP)
> Swedish American Hospital
> 1401 E. State St.
> Rockford, IL 61104
>
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