What is the primary purpose of the containment secondary engineering control (C-SEC)?

The primary purpose of the containment secondary engineering control (C-SEC) is to contain potential hazards within the compounding room. This is crucial in settings where hazardous drugs are being prepared, as it helps to minimize exposure to the hazardous substances for both the compounding personnel and the environment. The C-SEC is designed to maintain negative pressure, ensuring that any airborne contaminants are not released into the surrounding areas. This containment system helps prevent cross-contamination and protects the overall integrity of the sterile preparations being compounded.

While providing a work surface, storing hazardous drugs safely, and performing routine cleaning are important aspects of a compounding environment, they do not encapsulate the core role of the C-SEC. The focus of the C-SEC is specifically on hazard containment to ensure safety in the working environment.