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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Select Spill Control Products for Formalin Spills
Quinn Danyluk, MSc, CIH
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1. Background2. Methodology & Products Evaluated3. Results of Effectiveness on Simulated Spills
Agenda
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1. Background
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1. Background
Use in Healthcare
Formaldehyde:MW: 30.03Vapour Pressure: 1.3 mm Hg (@ 20oC)Vapour Density: 1.08 (air = 1)
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Formalin is a methanol-stabilized water solution which can contain varying levels of formaldehydeCommonly 10% or 37% formaldehyde solutions
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1. Background
Use in Healthcare
In healthcare, generally used to fix tissueFound in:
Anatomical Pathology / HistologyMorgueOperating Room
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1. Background
Potential Health Effects
SensitizerCarcinogen
ACGIH A2, Suspected Human CarcinogenIARC Group 1, Confirmed Human Carcinogen
Eye and URT Irritant0.1 – 25 ppm
ACGIH Ceiling Limit of 0.3 ppm
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2. Methodology & Products Evaluated
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2. Methodology & Products Evaluated
Products Evaluated
Vytac Polyform
Fan Pads - Large Pig Mats Fan Pads - Small
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Quantitative Assessment
Required:Dedicated area to allow for multiple trials under set conditionsSegregated, negative pressure roomEnvironmental conditions approximating normal conditions
2. Methodology & Products Evaluated
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3. Results of Effectiveness on Simulated Spills
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Formalin Spill Cleanup Products: 100 mL Spill
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Formalin Spill Cleanup Products: 100 mL Spill
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Large Fan Pads
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Formalin Spill Cleanup Products: 100 mL Spill
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Pig Mat
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Measured AverageLarge Fan PadsPig MatSmall Fan Pad
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Measured AverageLarge Fan PadsPig MatSmall Fan PadVytac
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Formalin Spill Cleanup Products: 100 mL Spill
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Measured AverageLarge Fan PadsPig MatSmall Fan PadVytacPolyform
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Acknowledgements
WorkSafeBC Research Secretariat Fraser Health Workplace Health Management Team and Prevention TeamSurrey Memorial Hospital Sterile Processing DepartmentRoyal Columbian Hospital Laboratory DepartmentPrecillia (Percy) Chua, MSc(A)UBC SOEHOccupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC
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Questions?