[Histonet] RE: disposal of formalin

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We use Aldex, neutralize the formalin and dispose of the neutralized gel in the biohazard trash. The manufacturer says it can go in regular trash, but we choose to put it in biohazard trash.

Michelle

On Aug 17, 2012, at 4:18 PM, Vanessa Perez <vperez <@t> pathreflab.com> wrote:

> We use formalex green.  
> http://americanbiosafety.com/PDF/ABS_FXG_Instructions.pdf
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> is a link to the instructions for it
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> we also keep a disposal log every time we dump the neutralized formalin down the drain..
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> Vanessa Perez Garcia
> Histology Supervisor
> Pathology Reference Lab
> 210-892-3746
> 210-892-3732
> vperez <@t> pathreflab.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnson, Pamela [mailto:Pamela.Johnson <@t> STJUDE.ORG] 
> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 3:09 PM
> To: Vanessa Perez; Lake,Debbie; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] RE: disposal of formalin
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> May I ask what your neutralization protocol is?
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> Pam Johnson, BS, HT (ASCP)
> Lab Manager
> Veterinary Pathology Core Lab
> St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
> 262 Danny Thomas Place
> Memphis, TN  38105-3678
> Office - 901-595-3355
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanessa Perez [mailto:vperez <@t> pathreflab.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:25 AM
> To: Lake,Debbie; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] RE: disposal of formalin
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> We neutralize it and then dump down the drain with tons of running water.
> 
> Vanessa Perez Garcia
> Histology Supervisor
> Pathology Reference Lab
> 210-892-3746
> 210-892-3732
> vperez <@t> pathreflab.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lake,Debbie
> Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:29 AM
> To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] disposal of formalin
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> Would anyone be willing to share how formalin is disposed of at your facility?  Neutralization, disposal off site, etc.  Thank you.
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> Debra Lake  MT(ASCP)
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> Manager Micro, Blood Bank, Pathology
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> Marion General Hospital
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> Marion, IN  46952
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> (765) 660-6521
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> Fax: (765-651-7330)
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