The following Buckeye products listed
below have been approved by the U.S. EPA to carry the claim to be effective in
killing the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).
Buckeye Sanicare Lemon Quat EPA REG. # 47371-131-559
Buckeye Sanicare Mint Quat EPA REG. # 47371-131-559
Buckeye Sanicare Pine Quat EPA REG. # 47371-131-559
This fact sheet contains the
necessary label copy to give proper label guidance on how to use the products
to disinfect hard non-porous surfaces for HBV.
The warning and first aid statements
for the products have also changed and are also included in this fact sheet.
New MSDS are also being produced and should given to customers immediately.
Use this fact sheet until the product
labels are revised to include this claim.
*KILLS HIV-1 (AIDS VIRUS) AND HBV
(HEPATITIS B VIRUS) ON PRECLEANED, ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES/OBJECTS PREVIOUSLY
SOILED WITH BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS in health care settings or other settings in
which there is an expected likelihood of soiling of inanimate surfaces/objects
with blood/body fluids, and in which the surfaces/objects likely to be soiled
with blood/body fluids can be associated with the potential for transmission
of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) (associated with AIDS) or
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
AND DECONTAMINATION AGAINST HIV-1 (AIDS VIRUS) OF SURFACES/OBJECTS SOILED WITH
BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS:
Personal Protection: Disposable
latex or vinyl gloves, gowns, facemasks, or eye coverings as appropriate must
be worn during all cleaning of blood/body fluids and during decontamination
procedures.
Cleaning Procedures: Blood/body
fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces/objects before application of
disinfectant.
Contact Time: HIV-1
(AIDS virus) is inactivated after a contact time of 4 minutes at 25ºC
(room temperature). HBV is inactivated after a 10-minute contact time. Use a
10-minute time for other viruses, fungi and bacteria listed.
Disposal of Infectious
Materials: Blood/body fluids should be autoclaved and disposed of
according to federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste
disposal.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Hazards
to humans and domestic animals danger. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye
damage. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Wear protective eyeware (goggles,
face shield, or safety glasses). Avoid contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after
handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
FIRST AID: IF IN EYES -
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for at least 15 - 20
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
IF INHALED: Move person
to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably, mouth to mouth if possible.
Call doctor immediately for treatment
advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a doctor or
going for treatment.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable
mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
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ISSUED: November
20, 2001 by Buckeye International Inc.
