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Solid ethidium bromide waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solid ethidium bromide waste, gels for example, should be collected in closed, properly labeled containers and brought to the chemical safety officer for disposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquid ethidium bromide waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liquid ethidium bromide waste with a concentration less than 1.0 g\/ml <\/strong><\/em>should be filtered via AMRESCO Destaining Bags. Use 1 bag per liter of waste. Destaining bags have a more limited effectiveness at higher concentrations of ethidium bromide and this waste poses a larger hazard to health and the environment. To use the bags all you need to do is drop one into your solution, periodically swirl it around a few times, and let it stand overnight. In the morning, remove the bag and collect it as solid ethidium bromide waste. Then perform a spot check of the solution using a UV transilluminator to see if it fluoresces. If it does not, approximately 99% of the ethidium bromide has been removed and the solution is now safe to pour down the sink (if no other hazards are present). To order Destaining Bags, contact ehs@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquid ethidium bromide waste with a concentration equal to or above 1.0 g\/ml<\/em><\/strong> should be collected as any other chemical waste, in closed, properly labeled containers, and turned in to the stockroom for disposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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