- Provides a convenient, safe, and effective solution for immediate response to and management of infectious blood and body fluid spills
Audience:
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Widely used in professional settings, including:
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Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories:
- For routine cleanup of blood and body fluid spills
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS):
- Included in first aid kits and on ambulances for quick spill response
- Nursing homes and long-term care facilities:
- For patient-related fluid spills
- Schools and Universities:
- In nurse's offices, science labs, or athletic training rooms
- Correctional Facilities:
- Where first aid or accidents involving bodily fluids may occur
Product Description:
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Fluid Solidifier:
- Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) powder contained within a water-soluble pouch
- Purpose is to rapidly absorb and solidify liquid spills, turning them into a semi-solid, gel-like mass
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Contains Chlorine:
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Chlorine serves to:
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Deodorize: Effectively neutralizes and controls unpleasant odors associated with blood and body fluid spills
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Aid in infection control: While primarily for solidification and deodorization, the chlorine contributes to an initial reduction of pathogens in the spill -
"Easy-Pour Design":
- Solidifier comes in a pre-measured, individual pouch
- This design makes it easy to snip or tear a corner and pour the powder precisely into the spill area
- Fits into the narrow openings of suction canisters, urology bags, kick buckets, and other liquid waste containers
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Absorption Capacity:
- Suitable for managing minor to moderate liquid spills of approximately 740 cc of blood/urine/saline
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Pre-measured:
- Individual pouches are pre-measured, eliminating the need for scooping or measuring powder, which streamlines the process and reduces mess
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Stability:
- Generally, shelf-stable and do not have a specific expiration date, provided they are stored in a cool, dry place in their original packaging
Uses and Benefits:
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Containment of Biohazardous Liquid Waste:
- Primarily used in healthcare settings to solidify liquid waste in collection containers, preventing spills during transport and disposal
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Reduces Exposure Risks:
- By solidifying potentially infectious blood and body fluids, it minimizes splashing, spraying, and aerosolization
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Deodorizes Odors:
- The included chlorine effectively controls foul odors associated with bodily fluids, improving the environment during cleanup and waste handling
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Streamlined Workflow:
- The "drop-in" design and pre-measured packets make the solidification process extremely fast and easy
- Contributes to faster room turnovers in operating rooms and other clinical areas
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OSHA and DOT Compliance:
- Helps facilities comply with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and DOT regulations for the proper handling and transport of liquid medical waste
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Eco-Friendly:
- The water-soluble pouch design can be considered more eco-friendly as it reduces the need for additional plastic bottles or scoops
Non-toxic contents:
- The solidifier itself is non-toxic
Contents:
- 48 Pouches per bag
- 6 Bags per case
