No, I have not heard that recycled xylenes is harmful to processors!
Interesting take--wonder where that might have originated?  I do know that
recycled xylenes become more pure with
recycling...therefore,,,theoretically, at least, this would improve their
performance for removing alcohol for paraffin infiltration.  I would not
think there would be any more problem with them than with commercial
xylenes.  In fact, it might even be better... the processors need yearly
maintenance with replacement of O-rings, etc for optimal performance
regardless of solvents used.....sharon osborn
-----Original Message-----
From: Nails, Felton L. <flnails@TexasChildrensHospital.org>
To: 'Histonet' <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Thursday, September 09, 1999 7:02 AM
Subject: xylene recylers


>Have anyone heard that using recycled xylene is harmful to the tissue
>processors?
>
>Felton L. Nails
>Anatomical Pathology Manager
>Texas Children's Hosp.
>713-770-1248
>
>
>