[Histonet] NBF waste disposal

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Sharon,

We use a product called Aldex to neutralize our formalin.  It binds with the aldehyde groups and neutralizes them. According to the mfr, you can dispose of it in regular trash, but I am more cautious and throw it away in red bag trash.

Michelle

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On Jul 22, 2011, at 1:01 PM, "Campbell, Sharon" <scampbell <@t> celligent.net> wrote:

> Happy Friday everyone,
> I am currently researching ways to dispose of NBF waste. I would like to know if you are neutralizing the waste and then putting it down the drain or if you are shipping it off to be handled by another company. I am looking for the best and most cost effective way to handle this waste. We are not in a position to reclaim the formalin as space is not available for the still.
> Thank you for your help on this.
> 
> Sharon Campbell
> 
> Sharon Campbell HT, HTL (ASCP)
> Histology Supervisor
> 
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> Spartanburg, SC  29306
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