Waste management of
- Histology colours such as eosin, hematoxylin, methylene blue
- Formalin
- Xylene
- Ethanol
Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Laboratory coat
- Safety glasses
Procedure for disposal
- Staining solutions are collected in plastic cans and handled as hazardous waste.
- Used xylene is collected in its original packaging or in plastic cans and handled as hazardous waste.
- Used ethanol is collected in plastic bottles and is handled as hazardous waste.
- Antibody solutions that contain 0.1% Na-azide or more are collected and disposed of in yellow containers for toxic waste.