[Sterile packaging for sterilization with formaldehyde].
1984
E Steiger, and
H J Dobberkau, and
H Fleck
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D004349
Drug Packaging
Containers, packaging, and packaging materials for drugs and BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS. These include those in ampule, capsule, tablet, solution or other forms. Packaging includes immediate-containers, secondary-containers, and cartons. In the United States, such packaging is controlled under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which also stipulates requirements for tamper-resistance and child-resistance. Similar laws govern use elsewhere. (From Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR 1 Section 210, 1993) DRUG LABELING is also available.
Drug Containers and Closures,Packaging, Drug,Drug Containers,Container, Drug,Containers, Drug,Drug Container,Drug Packagings,Packagings, Drug
D005557
Formaldehyde
A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Formalin,Formol,Methanal,Oxomethane
D013242
Sterilization
The destroying of all forms of life, especially microorganisms, by heat, chemical, or other means.