[Histonet] RE: Neutralizing Formalin

[Anita Buchiane]

We recycle most of our formalin using the Creative Waste system but if
we have an especially dirty batch (usually from the monthly dumping of
specimens) we neutralize it with "Hyde-Away" (Fisher cat. # 04-355-78)
we pay $269 for a case of 4 gallons (uses 8oz.for each gallon of
formalin).  My lab is in Vermont and as far as I know we comply with the
state regs.

Hope this helps.

 

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith,
Allen
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 9:14 AM
To: Evans, Andria B
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] RE: Neutralizing Formalin

 

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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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Evans,
Andria B

Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 12:19 PM

To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu

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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