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From: Shannon Nephew <millersc**At_Symbol_Here**PLATTSBURGH.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] [External] [DCHAS-L] Formaldehyde Exposure in Anatomy Teaching Labs
Date: Apr 17, 2026 14:14 UTC
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--- For more information about the DCHAS-L e-mail list, contact the Divisional membership chair at membership**At_Symbol_Here**dchas.orgHello 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
920 E. 58th St, CLSC 145, Chicago, IL 60637
Office Ph: (773) 702-5907
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