Make Polyform-F Granules – the heart of your formaldehyde spill kit
Formaldehyde / Formalin as everyone who has worked with this is a hazards and dangerous product – has now been thrown in to the spotlight with a massive 600%+ reduction in exposure limits – moving from 2ppm to 0.3ppm for short and long term exposure, which is enforceable in the EU from July 2021.
That is just 3 parts per 10 Million!
Therefore, we now need to ensure we work extremely carefully around this product – which is still used in veterinary practice due to there being no alternative fixer for preparing histopathological samples.
Therefore, with this in mind a spill could potentially put you and your team at risk.
We therefore recommend that you have a specific spill regime and kit for formaldehyde products. Polyform-F can be used to sprinkle over and around a spill and after leaving for 12-15 minutes renders the spill safe!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This document must be read in conjunction with the COSHH Assessments for Formaldehyde and the COSHH Assessment for Polyform-FTM granules.
• When clearing any spillage, always ensure you do not endanger yourself.
• Large spills (5 litres) or more of Formaldehyde MUST be cleared by Emergency Services
• If safe to clear the spillage ensure you are wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel
• Eliminate all sources of ignition in the area of the spill and ventilate to air wherever possible
• Add Polyform-F™ around the perimeter of the spill to dike the liquid and prevent spreading
• Cover the entire area from edge to edge at a ratio of approximately one-to-one, completely covering the spill and taking care to avoid creating vapours and splashing
• Once Polyform-F™ is applied, allow to stand for 12 to 15 minutes - Do Not Mix
• Clean up spill residue by using a plastic dust-pan and disposable towels, then place the collected spill residue in a black bin bag
• Polyform-F™ treated spill residue may be disposed of as non-hazardous, municipal waste – unless the Formaldehyde has been in contact with animal tissue, when it must be disposed of as hazardous waste via licenced contractor.
• After the spill residue has been removed from the spill area, wipe up the spill area with cold tap water, using paper towel, sponge or mop.
• The spill area can then be cleaned with a detergent solution
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- Delivery charges apply when your basket ex VAT is under £75.
- Some items require shipping on a pallet for which there will be an additional charge. Customer Care are able to advise of this.
- There are additional delivery charges for products we ship directly from the supplier to your practice. These delivery costs vary dependent upon the product and courier service. Please call Customer Care on 0800 068 3300 for a quote including delivery if there is a lead time for your chosen item.
Returns
Non-faulty returns are accepted within 3 working days of dispatch subject to a restocking fee. Please contact Customer Care to arrange the return and obtain a returns number. Further information on our returns policy can be found here: Vet Direct Returns
Please note that special order items or items shipped directly from the supplier to your practice are not eligible for refunds unless faulty.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase please contact the Vet Direct Customer Care team as soon as possible for their assistance.
