[Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde

Fri Mar 13 13:49:55 CDT 2009

So I guess another analogy would be that's OK to dump any chemical into the ocean even though we know that it kills life. Some countries do this and say it's OK while the more thoughtful ones have strict rules about it. Think about it...Formalin kills, can you assure that it will be dissipated enough in your water system to be safe? What's our part in all of this? As Creatures of our world, we have the insight to do what's correct to save our world, not contribute to it's demise. So it costs a few more dollars to keep it safe...your children and theirs will thank you and appreciate your concern...We have opposable thumbs that makes us different from the other creatures, we can make tools and rationalize danger... 

R.Brian Fischer
Histology Lead Tech
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
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I agree.  It is up to each state/county/city/municipality or whatever to determine what their regulations are, and facilities must comply with the most stringent set of rules that they are governed by. 

Bonnie Whitaker
Clinical Histology Manager
Ohio State University Medical Center
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I disagree also, it is up to the local wastewater treatment plant to decide if you may dispose of formalin down the drain, they also dictate how much.
It is not prohibited across the board..

Rosa Fields, HT (ASCP)
Gastroenterology Specialties
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I have to disagree.  Although it certainly is not environmentally friendly to dispose of formalin down the drain, it is not prohibited.  At the hospital where I worked, a city inspector came to the lab and and designated in writing how many gallons of formalin could be put in the sewer system per day and we had to keep a written log of how many gallons we could dispose of and could not go over our amount or we would be fined.

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rene J Buesa
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Jessica:
It is absolutely prohibited, "verboten" to dump formalin into the sewer system. Try to check out other recommendations by this "consultant" and take them with, at least, a grain of salt. That guy does not know what is talking about and could get your lab in serious trouble. René J.

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From: Jessica Piche <jessgrocki <@t> yahoo.com>
Subject: [Histonet] Disposal of Formaldehyde
To: "histonet" <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009, 10:11 AM

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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