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FAN PAD-GL™

FAN Pad GL Formalin Absorbing Neutralizing Pad

The FAN Pads are an excellent product for cleaning up spills, grossing on and using as a shelf liner where formalin specimens are stored or transported.

Product Options:

FAN Pad-GL Mini (11 x 10 inches):
Part # ABFAN-55 6 rolls/case $171.50
FAN Pad-GL Small (6 x 14 inches):
Part # ABFAN-614 48/case $182.30
FAN Pad-GL Large (9 x 21 inches):
Part # ABFAN-825 30/case $197.00

The FAN Pad-GL (Formalin Absorbing Neutralizing Pad) is a super absorbent pad, specially treated with Formalex and designed for the ultimate destruction of formaldehyde, 10% formalin and glutaraldehyde solutions.  Absorbs and neutralizes these aldehyde solutions destroying their harmful vapors.

 

FAN PAD-GL MINI :

  • Great for cleaning up small dribbles or spills on counter tops
  • Ideal for grossing small tissues, e.g. cysts and tonsils
  • Working Surface:  11″ x 10″
  • Absorbs up to 20ml of 10% Formalin
  • 6 rolls/case (330 total sheets)

 

FAN PAD-GL SMALL :

  • Ideal for grossing medium size tissues, e.g. gall bladders and appendix
  • Line shelves, storage containers and transport coolers to absorb and neutralize formalin & fumes
  • Working Surface:  6″ x 14″
  • Absorbs up to 200ml of 10% Formalin
  • 48 pads/case

 

FAN PAD-GL LARGE :

  • Ideal for the BIG UGLIES; formalin soaked tissues, e.g. uterus, breast and colon
  • Line shelves, storage containers and transport coolers to absorb and neutralize formalin & fumes
  • Working Surface:  9″ x 21″
  • Absorbs up to 300 ml of 10% Formalin
  • 30 pads/case

 

A two-year study performed by NASA found FAN PAD-GL™ to be the safest, most effective method of controlling the air quality associated with the analysis of formalin fixed specimen on the 1998 Columbia Shuttle STS-90 NEUROLAB.

 

FAN PAD-GL™ LIST OF USES: 

  • Histology
  • Pathology
  • Dermatology
  • Specimen Transport
  • Specimen Storage
  • Biology
  • Anatomy
  • Autopsy
  • Morgue
  • Endoscopy
  • GI Labs
  • Operating Room
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Research Labs
  • Health Science Labs

 

BENEFITS OF USING FAN PADS:

  • Effective moist or dry
  • Provide excellent vapor control anywhere formalin or glutaraldehyde is used or stored
  • No more plugging your nose in disgust
  • No more smelly garbage cans
  • Safely neutralizes the formalin as you wipe it up
  • Reduces formalin odor when grossing directly on the pad
  • No more profanity when a spill happens (well, maybe a little)
  • Safe to dispose of in regular garbage bags
  • No more smelly counters
  • Low cost per sheet