Hi Ruth,

Pioneer Research Chemicals in the UK (www.pioneerresearch.co.uk)  produce
FORMALIZE which is added to waste formalin. It does not turn into a gel,
but can be tipped down the sink,
Cheers
Steve


                                                                                                                                              
                    "Cazares,                                                                                                                 
                    Ruth"                To:     "'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'"                               
                                 Subject:     Formalin Neutralizers                                                                   
                                                                                                                                              
                    26/07/2002                                                                                                                
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I am looking for a specific type of formalin neutralizer and I hope someone
out there in Histoland can help me.  What I am looking for is a product
that
you add to the used formalin and it converts it to a gel which can then be
disposed of like other lab trash.  Does this sound familiar to anyone? Any
and all info is appreciated as always. Thank you all!



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