School Infection Control Handbook - 2010

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

Physical or chemical hazards This section of the label warns users of any physical hazards (such as fire or explosion) or chemical hazards (such as corrosivity) that are associated with the product. For example, the label will alert you if the product is so flammable that you need to keep it away from an ignition source, or if it is so corrosive that it must be stored in a corrosion-resistant container. This information is not always found in the same location on all labels. Some labels will identify these hazards in a designated box, whereas others may list them on the front panel beneath the signal word or under headings such as “Note” or “Important.” Examples: x Do not use or store near heat or open flame. x Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored, and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, or plastic-lined steel containers. IV. Environmental Information Environmental hazards This section of the label explains the types of potential environmental hazards and the precautions needed to prevent injury or damage to the environment. Concentrated and dilute disinfectants can be toxic to the environment if disposed of improperly. ____________________________________________________________________________ Further reading x Check state-specific disinfectant guidelines and labeling. x Locate labels for existing products using their registration numbers (http://oaspub.epa.gov/ pestlabl/ppls.home). x For regulating antimicrobial disinfectants, visit http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/index.htm. x For non-EPA antimicrobial information links, visit http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/ otherlinks.htm. x For the National Pesticide Information Center, visit http://npic.orst.edu/. Sources Appendix B.2. was derived from the PI-34 document, one of a series developed by the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. Published March 2005 through the Electronic Data Information Source Web site http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. The original fact sheet was written by Frederick M. Fishel, Associate Professor, Agronomy Department, and Director, Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. This fact sheet also utilized information from the EPA Label Review Manual (http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/labeling/lrm/).

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