[Histonet] Neutralization of Formalin

[Bob Nienhuis]

Oops. I guess I can't attach files to Histonet messages.

I have uploaded a copy of the Calif. EPA Formalex de-certification memo to:
<http://nienhuis.bol.ucla.edu/SPPTD_PN_formalex_de-cert-2.pdf>

Hope this works.

Bob
UCLA / VA Medical Center
Sepulveda, CA

On 9/28/07, Bob Nienhuis <bob.nienhuis <@t> gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> See attached memo from the California State EPA re: Notice of Intent to
> Deny Re-Certification
> Hazardous Waste Environmental Technology.
>
> Bob
> UCLA / VA Medical Center
> Sepulveda, CA
>
> On 9/28/07, Rathborne, Toni <trathborne <@t> somerset-healthcare.com > wrote:
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > Please explain. We use Formalex too.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Toni Rathborne
> > Pathology Supervisor
> > Somerset Medical Center
> > 110 Rehill Ave.
> > Somerville,NJ 08876
> > 908-595-2367
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > [mailto: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu ]On Behalf Of Bob
> > Nienhuis
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 1:30 PM
> > To: Schaundra Walton
> > Cc: Histonet
> > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Neutralization of Formalin
> >
> >
> > 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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