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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Lab Safety training for Undergrads
Date: Monday, June 2, 2014 6:00:28 PM
Author: Vivian L. Longacre <vlongacr**At_Symbol_Here**CALPOLY.EDU> 		Next by Date:
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Basic Laboratory Skills
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 15:16:57 -0700
Author: Dawn Fogleson

From: George C. Walton <g.c.walton**At_Symbol_Here**REACTIVES.COM>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Biology Specimen Disposal
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 18:03:10 -0400
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I think they are all going to be regulated in some way – if not formaldehyde or formalin solution, then mercury salts for dry mounts or taxidermy specimens.

 

George C. Walton, CHMM

Reactives Management Corporation

1025 Executive Blvd., Suite 101

Chesapeake, VA  23320

(757) 436-1033

 

From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Laura Damon
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2014 5:01 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Biology Specimen Disposal

 

Hi All,

 

We are cleaning out and remodeling our biology lab and have LOTS of preserved specimens, some from as far back as the  1940’s.  The biology folks want to discard these.  My question…is there any way to dispose of them other than through a hazardous waste facility?  I assume most are stored in formaldehyde solution.

 

Thanks in advance for your wisdom and replies.

 

Laura L Damon

Coordinator of Instructional Safety and Chemical Hygiene

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, MT

406-756-3967

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