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Formalin Spillages

For a small spillage of formalin i.e. no more than 0.5 litres the following action is recommended:

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  1. Evacuate the room and prevent others from entering.
  2. Wear Personal Protective Equipment, gloves and goggles.
  3. Ensure adequate ventilation when mopping up the spillage.
  4. Use a dishcloth or mop and bucket, which must be washed out well in running water afterwards.
  5. Wash formaldehyde down the sink with copious amounts of water.

For a larger spillage of Formalin evacuate the room and prevent others entering. Contact the Cellular Pathology laboratory immediately for further advice (extension 88277).

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