Chemicals And Denatured Alcohol Flashcards
What is the relevant legislation
CLP- adopts the GHS throughout the member states of the EU
Regulation of Classification, Labelling and Packaging
REACH- Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals
Examples of chemicals sold in a pharmacy
Acetone
Potassium permanganate
Hydrogen peroxide
Chemicals can be a single substance or a mix of substances
What is the purpose of CLP
To protect the people and the environment from the ill effects of dangerous chemicals
To remove barriers of trade within the EU which could arise from different national schemes of classification and labelling of dangerous chemicals
What is the GHS
Globally Harmonised System
A single worldwide system for classifying and communicating the hazardous properties of chemicals
It is not a formal treaty, it is a non legally binding agreement
What does CLP apply to
ANYTHING HAZARDOUS
What chemicals aren’t covered by CLP
Radioactive substance/mixture
Substance/mixture that is subject to customs supervision
Non-isolated intermediates (substance in the middle of a chemical reaction)
For scientific research and development, under controlled conditions under the workplace and environment legislation
Waste
Medicines (med devices)and VMPs
Cosmetics
Food and feeding stuffs
What is classification
A scientific assessment of wheather it can cause harm for example weather it has the potential to cause cancer, explode, irritate the eyes etc
What are the criteria when classifying a chemical
Physical hazard (corrosive) Health hazard (skin irritant or carcinogenic) Environmental hazard (harmful to aquatic environment)
What must be on the label of a hazardous chemical
Name, address and telephone number of supplier Nominal quantity of substance in package Product identifiers (name of substance and an identification number)
This is so if a lorry falls over it is easy to trace and identify the chemical
What additional information has to be on the packaging of chemicals
Hazardous pictograms Signal words Hazard statement (explosive when dry, reacts violently with water) Precautionary statement (Keep container tightly closed in a cool place, keep away from ignition)
What kind of supplementAtion information needs to be on
Non-obligatory info e.g. Instructions on usage
Safe handeling
Obligatory info
Physical and health warnings
What are the Packaging requirements
Design so contents can’t escape
Not susceptible to damage by the content or form hazardous compounds with the contents
Strong enough to withstand normal stress when handeling
Replaceable fastening can be refastened without damage
Not mislead people
Can’t be attractive to kids
Can look like medicine, food stuffs or cosmetics (misleading)
What is a tactile warning device
Is a raised triangle that can be felt and understood by those with visual impairment
This is important when supplied to the general public
Pharmacist as suppliers
What are the rules applying to CLP of chemicals we supply
If we don’t alter the chemical in anyway, we can rely the info provided
BUT if we alter the chemical in any way (re-formulate) we are responsible for the CLP of that chemical
What are general rules for purchasing chemicals for sale and should we buy out of the EU
1) ensure it is a reputable seller
2) sell in the original container
3) it would be sensible to purchase inside the EU
You can buy outside of the EU but because the legislation across all EU countries is the same, we no that it meets requirements of our own legislation
What types of chemicals are restricted to professional users and under what legislation
Carcinogenic, flammable, highly flammable, extremely flammable among other
This is covered by REACH
Pharmacist shouldn’t sell these products to the general product
When do we give out safety data sheets
To BUSINESS USERS sold a classified chemical for the first time
If SDS is updated we must send new copies to the business if they have brought the chemical in the last 12 months
What does COSHH stand for and what is it
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
This is put in place to protect employees and other exposed to hazardous chemicals
Any hospital or community pharmacy
Cover virtually any substance (expect those with specific legislation)
Risk assessment must be made of substances used and procedures in the workplace
State the types of denatured alcohol
Completely denatured alcohol (CDA)
Industrial denatured alcohol (IDA)
Trade specific denatured alcohol (TSDA)
Pharmacies will mostly deal with CDA AND IDA
Properties of CDA and uses
Contains bitter- make it taste horrible
Usually purple in colour
Sold in pharmacies and DIY stores
No license is required for public to have this and no restrictions to how much can be bought
Uses: heating, lighting, cleaning
What are the properties of IDA
Tightly controlled
Only sold to authorised individuals
(Granted by HMRC), medical practitioner
Wholesale quantities (20L or greater) of denatured alcohols must be licensed to sell it (Not pharmacies)
Uses: solvent, medical and pharmaceutical use
What are the HMRC regulation for denature alcohol
If a pharmacy wishes to receive IDA it must be authorised by HMRC
Stock must be kept under lock and key
We can sell (if we have a license) of less than 20L
Record must be kept and entry of premises must be made to the HMRC
When are we allowed to sell denatured alcohol without a license
If requested via a prescription by medical or vet practitioner
Doc, dentist, chiropodist
There is no limit to the amount that can be ordered
There is no set format for an order but should include quantity and class of denatured alcohol
Other exemption include: patients via prescription
Schools can purchase 5L a year
What denatured alcohol records do pharmacists need to keep
Purchase of IDA OR TSDA
Imports of IDA OR TSDA including country of origin
Class of denatured alcohol
Quantities of IDA OR TSDA held on premises
Sales of IDA/TSDA to authorised personnel
