[Histonet] Formalin Neutralizer

[Mark Tarango]

Our safety person claims no test for formalin is accurate after the
addition of sodium sulfite.  I had suggested some kind of testing after I
was surprised by the strength of the fumes when someone was pouring the
treated formalin waste down the drain.  I wish I knew more about it.




On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 6:26 PM, Cristi Rigazio <cls71877 <@t> gmail.com> wrote:

> We have a formaldehyde test kit.  It's a dip stick type test.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:31 PM, Mark Tarango <marktarango <@t> gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Can I ask how you test before dumping?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark
> On Apr 11, 2013 6:21 AM, "Cristi Rigazio" <cls71877 <@t> gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We neutralize ours and have no problems with it.  I am not sure how much
>> you use, so I will say it is easiest in smaller batches as you do have to
>> shake it up to make sure it dissolves.  We purchase ours from BBC
>> Biochemical for a very reasonable price and then test before dumping.  We
>> have doing this for four years with no issues.
>> Thanks,
>> Cristi
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Apr 11, 2013, at 6:04 AM, "Bustamante, Lin" <LBUSTAMANTE <@t> cvm.tamu.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > We are looking into the option of neutralizing our formalin waste
>> instead of having it to be picked up.
>> > If you use Formalin Neutralizer, do you have any  pro/con about this
>> product?
>> > Thank you very much.
>> >
>> > Lin S. Bustamante, B.S., H.T.(ASCP)
>> > VIBS Histology Laboratory Supervisor
>> > College Of Veterinary Medicine
>> > Texas A&M University
>> > College Station, Texas 77843-4458
>> > Phone: (979) 845-3177
>> > Fax: (979) 458-3499
>> >
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