Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 5L Cytotoxic Sharps Bins (Pack of 48)

Cytotoxic waste can have lasting damaging effects on human health if exposed to and not disposed of correctly. The Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 5L Cytotoxic Sharps Bins (Pack of 48) allow for the safe disposal of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine, in order to follow correct sharps waste management procedures and protect human life.

What's Included?

• 48 x Cytotoxic Sharps Bin Units

Please Note: The Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 5L Cytotoxic Sharps Containers are designed to hold sharps contaminated by cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, and should be disposed of separately to other healthcare waste.

Technical Specifications

• Usable Capacity: 3.98 Litres
• Container weight (g): 338.0
• Container Size (H x L): 28.5cm x 17.6cm dia
• Aperture Dimensions (W x L): 7.7cm x 4.6cm
• Material: Made from 43% recycled plastic
• Product Code: DD605R
• NHS Supply Chain Code: FSL409
• Carton contains: 48
• Carton Dimensions (H x L x W): 34.6cm x 108.0cm x 35.8cm
• Weight of carton and containers (kg): 15.71
• Certified for UN3291 Clinical Waste
• Certified to ISO 23907-1: 2019

These cytotoxic sharps containers are for disposal by incineration or other authorised process and are for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18 01 01, 18 01 03*, 18 01 08*, 18 01 09, 18 02 01, 18 02 02*, 18 02 07*, 18 02 08.

Key Features

• Robust and durable purple lid cytotoxic sharps bins
• For the disposal of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine
• Protects the health of users in the workplace
• Label and purple lid allow for easy identification of waste contents to prevent mixing
• 5 litre containers provide excellent capacity in minimum working spaces
• Sustainable alternative made from 43% recycled plastic

What Are the Daniels 5L Sharpsguard Purple Sharps Bins For?

The Daniels 5L Sharpsguard Purple Sharps Bins are designed to safely dispose of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine, for incineration. They are designed to support sharps waste management procedures in the workplace, in order to ensure user health and safety is maintained.

What is Cytotoxic Waste?

Cytotoxic waste is waste associated with cytotoxic drugs which contain chemicals that are toxic to human cells. Any medicinal product that possesses any one, or more, of the following hazardous properties: toxic, carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction, or mutagenic, is defined as cytotoxic waste. Therefore, having and following correct cytotoxic waste procedures in the workplace is vital in order to protect health.

What Settings Are these Sharps Containers Ideal For?

As the Daniels Cytotoxic 5L Sharps Containers are larger in size to enable maximum capacity, they can be used in a wide range of situations. They are ideal for labs, hospitals, and wards where the frequent disposal of sharps is required, and are also easy to carry to and from clinics in between use.

Safe and Practical Design Cytotoxic Sharps Bin

The Sharpsguard Cytotoxic 5L Sharps Bin has been designed to provide a safer method of storing sharps for incineration. The solid structure of the container features a side handle to stop the container from rolling away and also enables easier transportation and disposal.

Easy Identification of Waste Contents

These sharps containers include a purple lid to allow for colour coding. This will provide a visual prompt for eliminating the chance of objects being placed in the incorrect containers. The label on the front of each container will also provide improved safety, with space for writing information including the container's location, department, and start date.

What Standards Do These Cytotoxic Waste Containers Conform To?

The Daniels cytotoxic sharps containers conform to BS EN ISO 23907-1: 2019 Sharps Injury Protection - Requirements and Test Methods - Sharps Containers. This ensures that they meet the specifications required by the standard for the disposal of sharps.