[Use of hydrogen peroxide to neutralize formalin vapors during tissue sampling]

The problem of formaldehyde exhalation during tissue sampling for histological examinations is deeply felt in each histological laboratory. Most of adoptable methods which are used for the safeguard of operators' health can't frequently avoid situations where formaldehyde rate in the air exceeds safety limits. This has led us to the search of an easy and quick method to neutralize this vapour during the tissue sampling. We have pursued our aim using hydrogen peroxide which, in force of its oxidizing action, transforms formaldehyde into carbonic anhydride and water, which are two innocuous products.