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Subject: Re: formaldehyde and bleach
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Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:56:02 -0700
Reply-To: Debbie Decker <dmdecker**At_Symbol_Here**UCDAVIS.EDU>
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From: Debbie Decker <dmdecker**At_Symbol_Here**UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: formaldehyde and bleach
Comments: To: LABSAFETY-L Discussion List 


Quick question:

Does bleach "inactivate" formaldehyde so that the resultant can go down
the drain?  Yes yes - I know formaldehyde is a hazardous waste, blah
blah, and treatment isn't allowed, yada yada.  I have to head off this
biologist before she does any more "chemistry."

Thanks,
Debbie
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