Disinfectants request

The authors describe experiments on six NR compounds commonly used for latex gloves to determine the potential hazards of skin contact with reference to curing compounds and accelerators, including mercaptobenzthiazole and zinc dialkyldithiocarbamates. Simulation methods and the influence of a common hand disinfectant were investigated. In the case of tetramethylthiuram disulphide, it was discovered that decomposition products could be formed on the skin which are not present in the original rubber. 6 refs. Articles from this journal can be requested for translation by subscribers to the Rapra produced International Polymer Science and Technology. Accession no.849747... 

NLD 1992 The chemical is severely restricted, in 1981, the use of methyl bromide as a soil disinfectant was prohibited. Based on Article 16a ofthe Dutch Pesticide Law of 1962, an exemption could, however, be granted based on individual requests. In the following period of time, the policies of the Government aimed at a further decrease in the use of methyl bromide. In 1992 methyl bromide was completely banned for use as a soil disinfectant. In 1996, two space fumigation products on the basis of methyl bromide were extended until 1 December 2001. (Reference (EP3) UNEP/FAO - PIC Circulars XIV, XV, XVI, XVII - 12/2001,6/2002, 12/2002,6/2003, )... 

Tests on bees are requested for all products, whether they are insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, or disinfectants, etc., once they are to be used outdoors and bees may come into contact with them. Three official test methods, harmonized with those of the OECD [21, 22] and certified by the OPP, are available (OPPTS Nos 850.3020 [23], 850.3030 [24] and 850.3040 [25]). 

Biocides (also called disinfectants) are active substances and preparations containing one or more active substances, put up in the form in which they are supplied to the user, intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, prevent the action of, or otherwise exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means. A pharmacy may get a request for the preparation of a disinfectant. This may be difficult to handle because different laws are appropriate. 

When the pharmacist obtains a request for the preparation of a sodium hypochlorite solution 2 %, the indication for use must be clear. A dentist may use such a solution for root treatment as a disinfectant and because of the tissue-dissolving effect. The prescription is from a dentist and therefore it is a medicine, so falling under Medicine law. When using a sodium hypochlorite solution for the disinfection of the floor, the biocides legislation applies. The pharmacist firstly has to examine whether there is a registered product which could be used instead. If this is not the case, then he is allowed to prepare the solution on the condition that there is a recognised use. That is to say that the use is described in guidelines or other reliable sources. In case of doubt, consultation with the authorities is recommended. 

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