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From: Koster Sandra K <koster.sand**At_Symbol_Here**UWLAX.EDU>
Subject: safe disposal of NaOH in THF
Date: Jun 17, 2009 19:55 UTC
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Koster Sandra K
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I have a colleague who needs to dispose of NaOH (about 1M) in 50:50 THF/water which has turned orange after 1-2 years. Any thoughts? For example will a peroxide test be accurate in the presence of the NaOH? Would it be safe to neutralize the NaOH?
Thanks,
Sandra Koster
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse