[Histonet] RE: Neutralizing Formalin

[Smith, Allen]

We bought materials for neutralizing formalin and started to use them.  Two years later, the local EPA authorities told us to stop because we "lacked the competence to neutralize hazardous materials."  Our neutralizing solution became a "hazardous material."  We now pay a waste hauler to take our formalin.

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Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:19 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Neutralizing Formalin

Is anyone out there in Histoland Neutralizing their formalin before discarding it down the drain?   We are looking into doing this because of our water authorities and we are finding that it is very costly.   Has anyone found a cost efficient way to do this?  I would need to know what supplier you are purchasing it from and the name of the product.  Thank you in advance!!

Andria B Evans HTL(ASCP)CM
Lancaster General Hospital
555 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA  17604
(717)544-5511 ext: 77329
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