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Biohazard Container
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What is a Biohazard Container?
A Biohazard Container is a designated container that is used for the safe collection, storage, and disposal of biohazardous waste, including potentially infectious materials like needles, lancets, and syringes. This type of receptacle is commonly used in healthcare facilities and laboratories.
The proper disposal of biohazardous materials is essential in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. This types of waste container is also known as a sharps container or medical waste container. These containers are color-coded in red or yellow, which helps alert individuals to their purpose.
They are manufactured using chemical-resistant, highly durable materials, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP). A variety of shapes, including cylinder, square, and square with pedal, and volumes from 1L to 13L are available.
Biohazard Containers are manufactured by AdvaCare Pharma in facilities located in China, India, and the USA. These factories strictly adhere to the rigorous regulations required for CE/ISO certification, ensuring our medical products highest quality, safety, and efficiency.
Product Specifications
Features
Biohazard Containers have been specially designed to ensure safe and efficient disposal of hazardous materials. Each container is leak-proof and spill-proof, which helps reduce the risk of accidental leaks, spills, or releases.
The containers are puncture-resistant and have extra reinforced walls to avoid deformation, maintaining their integrity even in demanding environments. Each container is equipped inside with a mechanism for trapping odors to help maintain a clean and odor-free environment.
Biohazard containers are designed with tamper-proof construction, which provides added security and help to ensure the contents remain intact and protected.
Why are we a trusted Biohazard Container manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is an American-owned and operated company specializing in medical supplies for waste disposal. We manufacture Biohazard Containers and our entire StaySafe™ medical disposables range under strict international guidelines at one of our CE and ISO-certified facilities.
Our distributors have confidence in the quality and reliability of our products, making AdvaCare Pharma a leading supplier in countries where dependable medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are highly sought after. For the past 20 years, we have established a reputation as a trusted supplier of medical products in 65 countries.
Uses
What is a Biohazard Container used for?
It is used to store biohazardous waste materials that have been disposed of.
How is a Biohazard Container used?
Any medical waste should be placed in the biohazard container, which is puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and labeled with biohazard symbols.
Are there any storage instructions for Biohazard Containers?
Biohazard containers should be kept in a designated area that is secure, well-ventilated, and inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. It is important to follow any specific storage instructions on the original packaging in order to maintain the integrity of the container and prevent accidental exposure or release of biohazardous materials.
How should Biohazard Containers be disposed of?
When it is time to dispose of the biohazard container, local regulations and institutional guidelines should be consulted. They should be sealed securely when full and transported to designated disposal facilities or picked up by authorized waste management services. It is vital to adhere to proper disposal procedures to ensure the safe and responsible management of biohazardous waste.
FAQs
What are the benefits of the different materials of Biohazard Containers?
The decision between PP and HDPE biohazard containers is dependent on specific requirements, such as regulatory compliance, waste characteristics, and sterilization compatibility. PP offers durability, chemical resistance, and the ability to withstand autoclaving, which makes it suitable for handling and storing biohazardous waste. HDPE provides strength, rigidity, puncture resistance, and excellent chemical resistance, which ensures the safe containment of sharps and other biohazardous materials.
Which shape of Biohazard Container is recommended?
Cylinder-shaped containers are commonly used for sharps disposal, while square-shaped containers offer more stability and efficient space utilization. The square-shaped containers with pedal-operated lids provide hands-free disposal, ensuring hygienic and convenient disposal of biohazardous waste.
What types of waste should be placed in Biohazard Containers?
The container is suitable for various types of biohazardous waste, including sharps, contaminated instruments, biological specimens, microbiological waste, pathological waste, and contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE).
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