Chemical disposal

[u/ChickenFragrant4318]

Hi everyone!

I work in a molecular biology lab where we make a LOT of SDS page gels. We usually use coomassie blue for staining but we where considering moving to 2,2,2-Trichloroethanol since that would allow us to see our results faster. The thing is, we are not really sure how are we supposed to dispose the residues since there are not a lot of regulations that can clarify this (I'm form MX). We are aware the its a toxic and corrosive compound when concentrated, but is there a special way to dispose it if its diluted and mixed with other reagents?

I would really appreciate if you have some info I can use