Hi,
I used formalex without a PurgeMaster and it worked ok.  If you store
it a while you can see it brakes the formaldehyde down..can't remember 
how long is recommended.  
Our safety people here at the U of WA 
recommended what they say is a better product called Neutra-Guard.  You
put the powder in the formalin.  My problem is that the Neutra-Guard is so
irritating that I react almost as badly as I do to formalin.  I might use
it for large batches of formalin, but not for clean-up..it is terrible on
throats, eyes, sinuses.
Trisha



On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Hagerty, Marjorie A. wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> 
> Our safety officer would like us to purchase a PurgeMaster aldehyde
> management system. Essentially it vacuums up formalin, you add formalex and
> it mixes it together and then you can dispose of it down the drain. 
> 
> Has anyone used this system? Would you tell me about your experience with
> it? Advantages, disadvantages?
> 
> Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. 
> 
> Thanks,
> Marg
> Marjorie Hagerty, H.T. (ASCP) H.T.L., Q IHC
> Supervisor, Anatomic Pathology
> Eisenhower Medical Center
> 39000 Bob Hope Drive
> Rancho Mirage, California 92270
> 760.773.2013
> FAX:760.773.1587
> mhagerty@emc.org
> 
> 
>