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
