Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 7L Cytotoxic Sharps Containers (Pack of 40)

Designed for the safe and secure disposal of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine, the Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 7L Cytotoxic Shaps Containers (Pack of 40) protect users from chemicals that are toxic to cells. With a generous capacity of up 7 litres, these sharps containers are spacious for settings in which the frequent disposal of cytotoxic contaminated sharps is required.

What's Included?

• 40 x Cytotoxic Sharps Bin Units

Please Note: The Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 7L 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: 5.8 Litres
• Container weight (g): 447.0
• Container Size (H x L): 20.7cm x 24.8cm dia
• Aperture Dimensions (H x L): 7.7cm x 4.6cm
• Material: Made from 44% recycled plastic
• Product Code: DD673R
• NHS Supply Chain Code: FSL371
• Carton contains: 40
• Carton Dimensions (H x L x W): 61.4cm x 59.0cm x 50.0cm
• Weight of carton and containers (kg): 18.9
• 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 is 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
• Robust pail handle for easy transportation of waste from location to location
• 7 litre containers provide generous capacity
• Sustainable alternative made from 44% recycled plastic

What Are the Daniels 7L Sharpsguard Purple Sharps Containers For?

The Daniels 7L Sharpsguard Purple Sharps Containers 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 Purple Sharps Bins Ideal For?

As the Daniels Cytotoxic 7L 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

The Sharpsguard Cytotoxic 7L Sharps Container have been designed to provide a safer method of storing sharps for incineration. The solid structure of each container features a side handle to stop the container from rolling away, whilst a robust pail handle allows for easy transportation of waste.

Larger Capacity

As the Cytotoxic 7L Sharps Container is larger in size to enable maximum capacity, it can be used in a wide range of situations. It is ideal for hospitals and wards where the frequent disposal of sharps is required, and will also be useful for carrying to and from clinics in between use.

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 an incorrect container. 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.