From:
Chandra Man Karki <karki**At_Symbol_Here**UCHICAGO.EDU>
Subject:
[DCHAS-L] Formaldehyde Exposure in Anatomy Teaching Labs
Date:
Apr 16, 2026 22:50 UTC
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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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In-Reply-To:
Hello Safety world,
I am reaching out to gather insight on how your institutions manage formaldehyde/formalin exposure in teaching laboratory settings, specifically anatomy or brain dissection labs.
Case Example: A teaching lab conducts brain dissections using specimens preserved
in approximately 10% formalin.
Do you have any institutional policies or guidance on managing exposures in this type of setting?
-Chandra
Chandra Man Karki, M.S.
Chemical Safety Officer (CSO)
Office of Research Safety, University of Chicago
researchsafety.uchicago.edu
920 E. 58th St, CLSC 145, Chicago, IL 60637
Office Ph: (773) 702-5907
“Safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless”- Jerry Smith
