[NHCOLL-L:1273] testing fluid solutions

[Amy Estep]

What method do my fellow fluid collections managers use to distinguish
alcohol from formalin when the solution in a jar is unknown? Preferably,
something less hazardous to my health than nasal analysis *grin*.

I have heard of leuco-basic fuchsin impregnated papers that turn pink
only in formalin.  Can anyone comment on this paper or a better method?

Thanks,
Amy

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Amy D. Estep
Curatorial Specialist in Herpetology
Sam Noble Oklahoma  Museum of Natural History
University of Oklahoma
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, OK  73072
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