This topic has been discussed before on the Histonet. Do an Archive 
search for John Kiernan's comments on this subject. But, in a nutshell, 
don't get in a sweat over it ... it won't happen!

Paul Bradbury
Kamloops, BC, Canada


Jennifer MacDonald wrote:
> According to F. Carson's book, if hydrochloric acid is used after 
> formaldehyde fixation there is a potential for the formation of bis
> -chloromethyl ether, a carcinogen.
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> Jennifer
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> Jennifer MacDonald
> Director, Histotechnician Training Program
> Mt. San Antonio College
> 1100 N. Grand Ave.
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> (909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
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> "Anne Saulsbery"  
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> 05/22/2007 11:10 AM
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> [Histonet] Chlorine gas
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> Has any one heard that mixing decal solution and formalin would cause
> the formation of chlorine gas?
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