Description
The 2-liter red medical waste container is a professional, sturdy, and safe sharps and medical waste container for collecting solid, hazardous medical waste . This includes sharps and potentially hazardous materials such as needles , intravenous cannulas , syringes , as well as disposable gloves and other disposable materials that must be disposed of separately according to hygienic standards. This container is designed to enable the safe storage, transport, and disposal of medical waste, thus helping to prevent incidents such as needle stick or cut injuries to personnel in medical settings and in beauty and salon settings.
In practice, this type of container is indispensable for anyone who works with sharps: from medical professionals to beauticians, tattoo artists, pedicurists, and nail technicians. Proper disposal of sharps waste is not only a matter of hygiene but also of mechanical safety . This container supports a professional workflow where you can safely dispose of sharps immediately, without the risk of them escaping or anyone injuring themselves during emptying or transferring.
The waste container is made of blow-molded HDPE (high-density polyethylene), making it highly resistant to mechanical deformation . The lid is made of polypropylene (PP) and features a practical rosette opening and two special holes for separating items such as blades from handles and needles from syringes . This makes disposal faster, safer, and more controlled.
The dual-function lid offers the option of temporary or permanent closure . This is important in daily practice: temporarily closed during use (when moving or transporting within the space) and permanently closed when the container is full and ready for final disposal. The red warning color ensures immediate identification as a high-risk container, supporting safety and compliance with work procedures.
Extra strong: the container is UV-resistant and resistant to formalin and ethyl alcohol , among other things. It is also latex- and phthalate-free , disposable , and non-sterile (as is typical for this type of waste container). The container is provided with a BML label with an international warning symbol formed during the blowing process and a field for easily recording waste information.
Features / Key Benefits
- ✔ For solid, hazardous medical waste (e.g. needles, cannulas, syringes, gloves)
- ✔ Increases hygienic and mechanical safety in medical and salon environments
- ✔ Helps prevent puncture and cut injuries when disposing of sharps waste
- ✔ Sturdy blow-moulded container made of HDPE with high resistance to deformation
- ✔ PP lid with rosette opening and holes for separating needles/blades
- ✔ Temporary or permanent closure thanks to multifunctional lid
- ✔ Red warning color for quick recognition
- ✔ UV-resistant and resistant to formalin and ethyl alcohol
- ✔ Latex and phthalate free
- ✔ Disposable and non-sterile
Instructions for use
Place the medical waste container in a stable, easily accessible location in the treatment room. Discard sharps such as needles, blades, and cannulas directly after use through the rosette opening. Use the special holes in the lid to safely separate needles from syringes or blades from handles as needed. Temporarily close the container when moving it and permanently close it when it is full. Dispose of the container according to current hygiene and waste procedures.
Specifications / technical information
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Product: Medical waste container
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Capacity: 2 liters
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Color: Red (warning color)
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Application: Solid, hazardous medical waste (e.g. needles, cannulas, syringes, disposable gloves)
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Container material: HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
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Lid material: PP (polypropylene)
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Lid: Rosette opening + 2 holes for needle/blade separation
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Closure: Temporary or permanent (double functional lid)
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Resistance: UV, formalin, ethyl alcohol
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Properties: High resistance to mechanical deformation
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Free from: Latex, phthalates
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Status: Disposable, non-sterile
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Standards: ASTM F2132-01 (puncture resistance), PN-EN ISO 175 (chemical resistance)
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Note: Positive opinion from the National Institute for Public Health (PZH)
What waste is this container intended for?
For solid, hazardous medical waste such as needles, cannulas, syringes, blades and similar sharps, as well as certain disposables such as gloves.
Why is a special container needed for needles and sharps?
To prevent punctures and cuts and to meet hygienic and mechanical safety standards.
Can I close the container in between?
Yes, the lid supports both temporary and permanent closing .
What are the holes in the lid for?
For example, to safely separate needles from syringes and blades from handles without the risk of injury.
Is the container sterile?
No, the container is non-sterile and intended for safe waste collection, not as a sterile product.
