School Infection Control Handbook - 2010

Chapter 4: Selection of Products, Dispensing Equipment, and Application Systems x See the chart below for common products and where they are located on the pH chart. This information will help to identify products that need to be kept separated. Schools can create their own pH chart to help employees monitor product use and storage. pH Chart

Ammonia, hospital-

grade disinfectant Bleach

Sodium hydroxide (lye)

Hydrochloric acid Bleach 0 1 2

Vinegar

Pure water

Borax, baking soda Hand soap

3 4 5 6

7

8 9 10 11

12 13 14

Corrosive

Corrosive

ACIDS

Neutral

BASES

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