Article : 1996 |
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SODIUM HYPO CHLORITE (LIQUID BLEACH) PRO'S and CON'S |
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ADVANTAGES: |
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Acceptable disinfectant against a broad range of gram positive and grams negative bacteria, fungi and viruses. |
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Low cost per gallon. |
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DISADVANTAGES: |
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Expensive to use. | |||||
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Corrosive to skin and mucous membranes |
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| a) Obnoxious odor. User can be overcome with fumes. | ||||||
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b) Irritating to skin. |
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| c) Can damage clothes, carpets and other fixtures. | ||||||
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Becomes inactive in the presence of organic matter | |||||
| a) Area must be pre-cleaned to insure antimicrobial activity. | ||||||
| b) Hard to dispense accurately. | ||||||
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Unstable - short shelf life | |||||
| a) Looses effectiveness when stored in warm and hot areas. | ||||||
| b) It degrades by ultraviolet light, (sun light). | ||||||
| c) Loses strength when not kept in tightly closed containers. | ||||||
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Dangerous fumes released when mixed with | |||||
| a) Ammonia | ||||||
| b) Toilet bowl cleaners | ||||||
| c) Rust removers | ||||||
| d) Various other household and commercial cleaners. | ||||||
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| ISSUED: May 31, 1996 by Buckeye International Inc. | ||||||
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