You Save up to 70% Compared To Collection Services.
Eliminate the cost of hazardous waste collection, transportation and disposal. Our ALDEX Aldehyde Disposal products neutralize aldehydes (10% Formalin and 4% Glutaraldehyde) at 1:16 ratio rendering them non-hazardous. This is an important weight reduction option for hazardous weight generation in states that allow conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG) status for healthcare facilities.
Aldex® neutralizes 10% Formalin and 4% glutaraldehyde, and 10% Formaldehyde solutions by converting them into a non-hazardous form. Staff add the product directly to used solutions, where it crosslinks and stabilizes the chemicals. After treatment, the material can be disposed of either down the drain (liquid Aldex) or in the trash (crystal Aldex) according to the Aldex instructions, reducing the need for hazardous waste pickups. This process helps facilities manage chemical waste more safely while simplifying daily handling procedures.
You can fill with cold sterile, glutaraldehyde, etc
Once the container is full, use liquid or crystals to neutralize.
Either pour down the drain or throw in the trash. It’s that easy!
Product Sizes
Most Popular Size: AMS 1010
Size: 2.5 Gallons
Crystal – Treats 2.5 Gallons
Dimensions: 8.57″w x 14.75″h x 6.25″d
AMS 3010
Size: 1000g
Crystal – Treats 7.5 Gallons
Dimensions: 5″dia. x 6.5″h
GL1
Size: 8 ounces
Liquid – Treats 1Gallon
GL15
Size: 1 Gallon
Liquid – Treats 15 Gallons
Dimensions: 6″dia. x 12″h
WasteWise Aldex is the best aldehyde disposal solution for medical, dental, and laboratory settings that handle glutaraldehyde, formalin, or formaldehyde waste. As the most concentrated aldehyde neutralizer available – treating 2 to 3 times more waste per unit than competing products – Aldex neutralizes hazardous aldehydes on-site into a non-toxic form safe for drain or trash disposal, reduces vapor exposure compared to storing untreated waste, and saves up to 50% versus hazardous waste pickup services. No contracts, no manifests, and available through your regular supply vendor.
ALDEX Aldehyde Disposal products neutralize and crosslink 10% formalin or up to 4% glutaraldehyde and convert it into a non-toxic, non-hazardous end-product that can be safely disposed of ‘down the drain’ with our liquid product, or placed in your regular trash with our crystalline powder product.
ALDEX also reduces exposure to potentially hazardous vapor emanating from most aldehydes.
AHA Sustainability Roadmap suggests alternative strategy for hazardous waste management.
Reduce your organization’s chemical footprint with environmentally sound management chemicals like formalin, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde.
Neutralizing aldehydes onsite reduces hazardous storage, transportation, and disposal costs. The process also lowers exposure to irritating vapors and improves workplace safety conditions. Facilities gain predictable waste management procedures, easier compliance documentation, and reduced reliance on scheduled hazardous waste services.
Aldex/AMS Aldehyde Management System neutralizes Aldehyde wastes such as Glutaraldehyde, Formalin and Formaldehyde.
Aldex is the most concentrated neutralizer available for aldehyde treatment. In a side-by-side comparison, our patented formula effectively neutralizes TWO to THREE TIMES the amount of Aldehydes using the same amount of product. This means you save nearly 50% per treated gallon compared to other neutralizing products. Aldex neutralizer is simply the most convenient, safe, time and money-saving Aldehyde waste management method available. In addition, the United States EPA has directed onsite generators to use Aldex like solutions to neutralize their Aldehyde waste before disposal.
Please click the image above to watch our videoAldex neutralizes and crosslinks used 10% formalin (or up to 4% glutaraldehyde), and converts the liquid into a non-toxic, non-hazardous waste. Once neutralized, it is safe to dispose of treated waste either down the drain using our liquid neutralizer or in your regular trash using our crystalline/powder neutralizer.
Please click the image above to watch our videoTwo different neutralizing formulas are available; liquid and crystalline. To use the liquid version, read and follow directions on the container. Add 1 part Aldex liquid to 15 parts Aldehydes. For example, the GL1 (8) ounce bottle neutralizes (1) Gallon of Aldehydes. After mixing is complete and sufficient time has passed, the neutralized liquid is safe for drain disposal. To use the crystalline version, read and follow directions on the container. For the AMS1010, simply pour Aldehydes in the 2.5 Gallon container. The patented powder neutralizes and solidifies the liquid, making it safe for regular trash disposal. Additional Aldehydes may be added over time. Both liquid and crystalline products are available in several sizes and can be used for spill clean-up or bulk neutralizing.
Yes, although a treatment permit may be required. Check your local regulation or call us for help. Water districts have authority concerning effluent disposal. We are unaware of any State or water district that does not allow generators to neutralize Aldehydes with Aldex.
Aldex may be used to neutralize formalin and formaldehyde in the State of California. Hazardous glutaraldehyde waste must be treated before disposal. Treating less than 55 gallons of hazardous glutaraldehyde waste per month requires a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Treatment (CESQT) permit; treating more than 55 gallons per month would require a Permit by Rule (PBR). Both types of permit are issued by your local Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) (See “How do I get a permit in California?” below). Annual permit fees are less than collection costs and treating in office with the Aldex reduces the liability associated with collection/transportation of hazardous aldehyde wastes. For formaldehyde and formalin wastes, the State of California has eliminated its certification process for neutralizers due to budget constraints and has advised us that there are currently no “certified” aldehyde neutralizer products available in the State; therefore, all generators should obtain a permit before using any neutralizer including Aldex. The State of California also allows for the use of Aldex to treat non-hazardous glutaraldehyde waste without a permit. Call us for help regarding California or read on; glutaraldehyde waste degrades after activation and most likely will become non-hazardous within the allowed hazardous waste accumulation time. Generators should contact their glutaraldehyde product manufacturer for degradation time information to determine when their glutaraldehyde formula will become non-hazardous. As long as the degradation occurs unaided by the generator (i.e. no addition of heat, chemicals other than glycine, aeration or otherwise), and it occurs within the generator’s allowed accumulation time, and the degraded glutaraldehyde waste is no longer hazardous as determined by the generator, the generator can then use Aldex without a permit to safely dispose of their waste.
To apply for a hazardous waste treatment permit or “Standardized Permit” to treat aldehydes in your office using Aldex, generators located in California should visit the California Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) directory here: http://cersapps.calepa.ca.gov/Public/Directory/. Once there, click on “County” to find the contact for your area. Contact your county CUPA and ask for the hazardous waste specialist responsible for generator authorization for onsite treatment of this hazardous waste.
Activated glutaraldehyde at 4% concentration is a hazardous waste under EPA and most state regulations and cannot be poured down the drain or placed in regular trash without treatment. However, glutaraldehyde degrades after activation – once it becomes non-hazardous (as verified by the product manufacturer’s degradation timeline), it can be neutralized with Aldex without a treatment permit in most states. For hazardous glutaraldehyde, a treatment permit is required in California (a CESQT permit for under 55 gallons/month). The EPA has specifically directed on-site generators to use neutralizer solutions like Aldex to treat aldehyde waste before disposal.
Aldex liquid neutralizes aldehydes at a 1:15 ratio – one part Aldex to 15 parts aldehyde waste – converting the solution to a non-toxic, drain-safe liquid. The GL1 (8 oz) bottle treats one gallon; the GL15 (1 gallon) bottle treats 15 gallons. Aldex crystal (powder) is added directly to the aldehyde waste inside the AMS container, where it neutralizes and solidifies the liquid into a form safe for regular trash disposal. The crystalline formula is well suited for practices that prefer not to use the drain – the AMS1010 container holds up to 2.5 gallons and can be filled gradually over time.
Aldex is the most concentrated aldehyde neutralizer commercially available. Its patented formula treats two to three times more aldehyde waste per unit of neutralizer compared to other products, which means the effective cost per gallon treated is nearly 50% lower. On top of per-unit efficiency, Aldex eliminates the cost of hazardous waste pickup services entirely – saving up to 70% compared to collection and disposal companies. It is ordered through your regular supply vendor with no separate contracts or vendor invoices.
OSHA has established permissible exposure limits (PELs) for formaldehyde (29 CFR 1910.1048) and action levels for glutaraldehyde. Storing untreated aldehyde waste while waiting for a scheduled pickup allows vapors to off-gas into the workspace, increasing staff exposure over time. Aldex neutralizes aldehydes immediately upon use, reducing – and effectively eliminating – the ongoing vapor exposure associated with storage. This helps facilities not just meet OSHA exposure limits but exceed them, as WasteWise states on the product page.
Yes. Aldex is appropriate for any setting that generates formalin (10%), glutaraldehyde (up to 4%), or formaldehyde (10%) waste – including medical and dental offices, pathology labs, histology departments, veterinary clinics, and research facilities. The AHA (American Hospital Association) Sustainability Roadmap specifically highlights on-site chemical neutralization of aldehydes as a preferred alternative waste management strategy, which Aldex is designed to fulfill.
