[Histonet] xylene substitues

[Peter Baldwin]

Most of the xylene substitutes are considered hazardous waste by the EPA and local municipalities, and must be treated accordingly.  Check the MSDS for flash points below 140 F; OSHA regs classify liquids as "flammable" if flash points are 100 F or below.

EPA's regulations for all "solid" hazardous waste (which includes liquids) produced by healthcare facilities and others require that they be handled (including monitoring, storage, and disposal) in accordance with EPA's requirements, and specifically state that hazardous wastes generated in the (healthcare) laboratory "cannot be disposed into drains." 
If being environmentally and "green chemistry" are important, consider using environmentally and employee safe products in order to reduce the toxic and cost impact on both the environment and personnel, as well as to satisfy EPA's hazardous waste reduction requirements.

Peter

Peter G. Baldwin

Director of Sales, Marketing & Business Development
pbaldwin <@t> MicronEnvironmental.com

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