[Histonet] !0% buffered formalin corrosive?

[Cliff Berger]

10% Neutral Buffered Formalin, which is probably what most histology labs
are using, is not corrosive and it has no hazardous designation what so ever
as far as commercial shipping in the United States is concerned.  The pH of
this product should be between 6.8 and 7.1, hence the neutral designation.

Formaldehyde, (which is sometimes referred to as Formalin) is hazardous and
ships as a flammable and a corrosive liquid.


-- 
Best regards!


Cliff Berger
Decal Chemical Corp
1-800-428-5856





On 11/19/09 1:08 PM, "Martin, Gary" <gmartin <@t> marshallmedical.org> wrote:

> I have a question around 10% buffered formalin being shipped to us.  The
> shipper considers this corrosive.  I have been told that if the formalin
> is shipped in 6oml biopsy bottles it does not receive that "corrosive"
> rating when shipped.  I have also been told that if the shipment of
> formalin is on a pallet and it weights 220 lbs or more, it will not
> receive the "corrosive" rating when shipped.  Can someone bring some
> clarity to the "corrosive" rating for me.
> 
> Much thanks 
> 
> Gary
> 
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