FORM-ZERO Formalin Neutralizer
Powdered Formaldehyde Reducing Agent
Powder Neutralizer for Formalin Waste:
A unique powder reagent blend that quickly neutralizes formaldehyde & glutaraldehyde for sink disposal in 25 minutes! One bottle will neutralize one gallon of 10% formalin or 4% glutaraldehyde.
- No pH adjustment required
- No Drain Clogging Polymers
The neutralized waste solutions yield a non-hazardous solution that can be safely discharged to sewer and waste water treatment systems.
SOLUTION: | 500 cc Bottle (12/cs) | 500 cc Bottle (32/cs) |
Form-Zero™ Formalin Neutralizer | Part ABFZ550-12 | Part ABFZ550-32 |
Additionally Needed
Form-Zero Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon | Part ABFZ-1 |
Form-Zero Waste Collection Continer, 2.5 Gallon | Part ABFZ-25 |
Funnel with Tissue Screen | Part ABFX-FUN |
Form-Zero Test Strips (100 strips/tube) | Part ABFZ-TEST |
For storage requirements and expiration date refer to individual bottle labels.
APPLICATION:
Newcomer Supply Form-Zero™ Formalin Neutralizer is a unique powdered reagent blend of various sulfur-containing inorganic salts. Form-Zero™ readily dissolves in aqueous solutions and subsequently functions as a chemical reducing agent to quickly neutralize formalin and glutaraldehyde for sink disposal. One 500 cc bottle of Form-Zero™ will neutralize one gallon/four liters of 10% formalin or one gallon/four liters of 4% glutaraldehyde. Benefits include:
- No pH adjustment of solutions is required.
- One gallon/four liters of formalin or glutaraldehyde can be neutralized in 20-25 minutes to non-hazardous disposable solutions.
- Neutralized aldehyde products can be safely discharged to sewer and waste water treatment systems.
- No drain clogging polymers are created.
NEUTRALIZING PROCEDURE:
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Collect acceptable concentrations of aldehyde waste in designated and well labeled Form-Zero™ Waste Collection Container, 1 Gallon or 2.5 Gallon (ABFZ-1 or ABFZ-25).
- See Procedure Notes #1 and #2.
- The use of Funnel with Tissue Screen (ABFX-FUN) is recommended to avoid any extraneous tissue debris from accumulating in aldehyde waste solutions.
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Add the entire contents of one 500 cc Form-Zero™ bottle to each gallon (128 fluid ounces) or each four liters of aldehyde (formalin or glutaraldehyde) waste.
- Neutralization applications are for one Form-Zero™ bottle for each gallon/4 liters of aldehyde waste. Partial bottles of Form-Zero™ cannot be used for smaller treatments.
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Securely tighten lid on the collection container; agitate container to thoroughly mix powder and solution.
- Do not add any additional waste solution once Form-Zero™ powder has been added and mixed in collection container.
- Continue agitation until Form-Zero™ powdered reagent blend completely dissolves.
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Allow the mixed solution to stand for 20-25 minutes for the neutralization reaction to be fully complete.
- See Procedure Note #3.
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Test treated solution with Form-Zero™ Test Strips (ABFZ-TEST) to confirm completion of neutralization reaction.
- See Procedure Note #4.
- Pour neutralized non-hazardous aldehyde waste product into sanitary sewer and flush with cold running tap water.
- Rinse collection container and clean with cold tap water before reuse.
PROCEDURE NOTES:
- 10% formalin (4% formaldehyde) and 4% glutaraldehyde are the highest concentrations that can be neutralized.
- Maintain separate, well labeled collection containers for waste formalin and waste glutaraldehyde solutions for best neutralization results.
- There is no additional benefit and/or adverse effect if neutralization reaction proceeds for longer than 25 minutes.
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To use Form-Zero™ Test Strips:
- Remove only the test strips needed, taking care not to touch the test field.
- Close container immediately after removing test strips to avoid any contamination.
- Dip test strip into neutralized sample for 1 second and shake off excess liquid; wait 20 seconds.
- Compare test field with color scale on test strip container.
- Test field will turn salmon-pink when formaldehyde is completely neutralized.
- Salmon-pink reaction indicates presence of sulfite ions, which confirms absence of formaldehyde.
- Confirm disposal methods with local and state environmental regulations. Refer to SDS for personal protective measures and handling information.
REFERENCES:
- Bancroft, John D., and Marilyn Gamble. Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques. 6th ed. Oxford: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008. 22-23, 27.
- Dapson, Janet Crookham, and Richard W. Dapson. Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory: Regulations, Risks, Handling and Disposal. 4th ed. Battle Creek, MI: Anatech, 2005. 181-186.
- Form-Zero™ Aquatic Bio-Assay Results and Summary.
- Modifications developed by Newcomer Supply Laboratory.