CONTAMINANTES AMBIENTAIS PRESENTES EM ATIVIDADES DIDÁTICO-EXPERIMENTAIS EM CURSOS DE FARMÁCIA: IDENTIFICAÇÃO E PROPOSTA DE GESTÃO

Abstract

The waste generated in the various human activities must be treated and disposed of properly, which poses a great challenge to public and private administration, especially in urban centers. The residues generated and the amount of water used in the production and hygiene processes of the material used in the laboratory classes of disciplines such as Pharmacology and Cosmetology in Higher Education Institutions (IES) need to be identified and quantified, since only chemically known residues . In this way, this research consists of a diagnosis of the residues generated in the manipulation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products (PFC) in experimental classes of the course of Pharmacy as well as indication of management. In the region of Greater Goiânia nine Pharmacy courses are in operation, with the Pharmacology and Cosmetology subjects being compulsory in accordance with the National Curricular Guidelines. The research involved the diagnosis of experimental classes, preparation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic forms, raw materials, glassware used, water consumption, personal protective equipment (PPE), waste generated, as well as the analysis of the destination Suitable for processed PFC. The residues generated from a total of twenty eight different formulations elaborated in the classes of the disciplines object of this study were identified. The results show that in each HEI, the experimental classes are carried out semesterly by a total of five student groups, which resulted in the production of 117 L / year of products in liquid form and 135 Kg / year in solid or semi- Products classified as Class IB waste in accordance with NBR 10 004/2004, the purpose of which shall be incineration or co-processing. The results of the research also indicated the need to elaborate waste management programs to be applied in the different disciplines of the Pharmacy course aiming to minimize environmental impacts, as with reuse, and occupational, thus promoting the training of future pharmacists aware of the issues Relevant to its area of activity.