School Infection Control Handbook - 2010

Appendix B: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems

highly toxic do not have to be named, but the label must show what percentage of the total contents they make up. Net contents The front panel of the label states how much total product is in the container. EPA registration number For federally registered pesticide products, this number identifies a specific manufacturer and product. It is the single most important piece of information for tracking pesticide products. This number has two sets of digits; for example, 12345-678 signifies that 12345 is the company number and 678 is the 678th product registered by that manufacturer. For distributor products (where one company distributes another manufacturer’s federally registered product), the registration number is in three parts, such as 12345-678-90000. The first two numbers represent the federally registered product (as above) and the third number represents the distributor company’s number (in this case, 90000). Name and address of manufacturer The manufacturer name and address on the label specifies who produced the product. In many cases, the manufacturer will list a telephone number and/or Web address for those seeking technical advice. Formulation The front panel of some disinfectant labels sometimes describes the product formulation. This information provides insight into the type of application equipment needed and the product’s handling properties. Limited warranty and disclaimer This statement conveys the manufacturer’s assurance that the product conforms to the chemical description on the label and that it is fit for use according to label directions under normal conditions. The warranty does not extend to any use of the product contrary to label instructions, nor does it apply to use under abnormal conditions. Applicators who violate label instructions assume all liability associated with the product. II. Use and Management Information Antimicrobial claims Efficacy claims - Often a label has a “claims” section that identifies the level of efficacy the product will achieve; for example, a product will usually be designated as a sanitizer, disinfectant, or sterilant. Organism claims - The product label usually lists which microbes the product controls and under what conditions it will be effective against these microbes. Specific conditions may include contact time, surface type, use dilution, and the presence of dirt and/or hard water. Example:

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