Tricaine methanesulphonate has been used successfully at lower concentrations in conjunction with several other anaesthetics. No adverse interaction with other pharmaceuticals has been established.
Filtration of used solution through an activated charcoal filter will ensure that the concentration of spent tricaine methanesulphonate in discharge water does not exceed 1 µg/L. Spent carbon filters should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements
Transfer of used solution to a holding tank filled with water and controlled release for dilution in the effluent will ensure that the concentration of spent tricaine methanesulphonate in discharge water does not exceed 1 µg/L when releasing the solution from the holding tank at flow rates calculated in the table below (1,000L and 50,000L holding tanks). Discharge flows for different sized holding tanks can be calculated as shown in the 50,000L column.
Farm flow rate (L/min) | Discharge flow rate (L/h) from holding tank |
| 1000 L holding tank | 50,000 L holding tank |
10,000 - 14,999 | 15 | (50x15) 750 |
15,000 - 19,999 | 22 | (50x22) 1100 |
20,000 - 24,999 | 30 | (50x30) 1500 |
25,000 - 29,999 | 37 | (50x37) 1850 |
30,000 - 35,000 | 45 | (50x45) 2250 |