[Histonet] Processing Veterinary Samples

2019-04-15 Thread Miranda Giorgi via Histonet
Hello, Our AP lab was recently approached by a Veterinary Pathologist to process, embed, and cut H&E slides of their postmortem animal samples. If we consider taking on this work are there any concerns with variation in processing or safety protocols we might need to be aware of with regards t

Re: [Histonet] Chromic Acid Disposal

2019-04-15 Thread RAY KOELLING via Histonet
I agree with all these chemical means of disposal or management of wastes and toxic compounds. But hope anyone, as has been mentioned on many occasions by others, please check with your LOCAL waste/sewer/environmental/water entity. Having worked a bit in Florida, California, Washington and Mis

Re: [Histonet] Chromic Acid Disposal

2019-04-15 Thread Tyrone Genade via Histonet
Hello, For the disposal of Chromic acid see https://www.chemistry.nus.edu.sg/PSSO/safety/Special%20Chemical%20Waste.htm and https://study.com/academy/lesson/chromic-acid-solution-preparation-disposal-hazards.html (more detailed). You can precipitate the chrome as Cr(III) and store this solid for