PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PRIMARY CONTAINERS

摘要

This invention relates to a method and device for transporting hazardous materials, especially materials such as biological samples contained in vials. The device (10) comprises an enclosure (12) having a top (14) that locks onto a body section (18) so as to substantially preclude removal of the top (14) after it is in place on the body (18). The body section (18) includes a tab (30) which can be grasped and pulled along a line of weakness (28) to rip open the device (10) once it reaches its destination. The inside of the enclosure (12) including the top (14) is lined with a resilient material (34) along with a moisture impervious outer liner (32). The resilient material (34) is preferably highly liquid absorbing and is impregnated with a germicidal/pesticidal substance so that in the unlikely event the container breaks its contents will be absorbed and contained within the protective enclosure (12).