Here is an excerpt of one of my references.

"Formalin should not be mixed with bleach as highly toxic vapors are
released in rapid, exothermic reactions."

Hazardous Materials in the Histopathology Laboratory
Dapson and Dapson, 4th edition

 
Jason Burrill
Manager, Histology
Charles River Laboratories
251 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
Ph: 978-658-6000 ext 1652
Fax: 978-988-8793
jason.burrill**At_Symbol_Here**crl.com 
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Debbie Decker
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] formaldehyde and bleach

Quick question:

Does bleach "inactivate" formaldehyde so that the resultant can go down
the drain?  Yes yes - I know formaldehyde is a hazardous waste, blah
blah, and treatment isn't allowed, yada yada.  I have to head off this
biologist before she does any more "chemistry."

Thanks,
Debbie
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that proceeds smoothly under normal conditions, 
can proceed violently in the presence of an idiot."

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