[Nhcoll-l] Test for formalin

[Erling Holm]

Is there a quick test to determine if a fluid is formalin vs. ethanol other than the "sniff" test? Are the QUANTOFIX® Formaldehyde strips, which test for formalin up to 200 ppm, useful for determining solutions of 5-10%  formalin?


Erling Holm

Department of Natural History (Ichthyology)

Royal Ontario Museum

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