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Biological Waste Disposal

Jessica_B - 5-7-2017 at 15:15

Any advice on the disposal of Adrenaline and Acetylcholine? They are both low in concentration. My superior suggested that I bleach them and pour down the drain.

Thank you much!!

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Metacelsus - 5-7-2017 at 16:25

First, I assume these are aqueous solutions.

If the concentrations are low enough, I don't think the bleach is necessary (unless the solutions contain bacteria or other microorganisms). Still, check your local regulations to make sure.