[Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde

[Julie Trejo]

I've worked at several places and each one is different on treating
formalin.

The best one I like is to use the Formalin recycler from "Creative Wastes".
It's not electric, just works off of gravity and layers of filters.  Less
formalin to buy, don't have to buy neutralizers and don't have to dump
formalin down the drain.  Pour it in and in an hour or so it is ready. Just
check the pH and it's good to go. You can either decide on a benchtop or on
wheels.

I don't work for them, I just really like it.  Think Green.

Here's the website :
http://www.cwsincorp.com/

Julie
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Jessica Piche <jessgrocki <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Hi All,
> We have a question regarding the disposal of formaldehyde. We were told at
> our hospital that a consultant said it was okay to dump formaldehyde down
> the drain. I believe they said it was okay to dump 15 gallons or so a day!
> We are not to fond of this idea and would like to know what everyone else is
> doing. How is everyone disposing of their formaldehyde? We would be
> especially interested in what other hospitals in CT are doing.
> Thanks,
> Jessica Piche-Grocki, HT(ASCP)
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Julie Trejo, HT(ASCP)cm

Saint Louis University
Department of Dermatology
314-256-3413