| About Disinfectants
Common hazardous ingredients
Ammonia, aromatic hydrocarbons, cationic detergents, formaldehyde,
hydrocarbon solvents, lye (sodium or potassium hydroxide), monoethanolamine,
phenols, pine oil, quaternary ammonium chlorides, sodium borate (borax),
sodium hypochlorite, triethanolamine
Potential hazards
Irritant, may be flammable or corrosive
Use and storage
Use according to label instructions. Avoid aerosol dipensers
to reduce exposure to hazardous vapors. Use chemical splash goggles
and heavy rubber or nitrile gloves to protect from corrosive effects.
Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not use around food, pets or children.
Keep container lid tightly closed when not in use and store out of reach
of children.
Disposal
Best: Use up or give away. Dispose of empty, nonaerosol
containers in the garbage.
Second Best: if connected to a city sewer system, flush small
amounts of disinfectants down an inside drain (toilet is preferable) with
plenty of water.
Third Best: If you are on a septic system or have aerosol containers,
hold for a household hazardous waste collection. In Oregon, call 1-800-732-9253
to find out if there is a hazardous waste collection event scheduled in
your community, or call your garbage hauler, local government solid waste
department or the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality at (503) 229-5913
or toll-free at 1-800-452-4011.
Alternative
- Rubbing alcohol is a disinfectant, although it is extremely flammable.
Use in a well-ventilated area far from possible sources of ignition.
Wear nitrile gloves. Apply with a sponge and allow to dry.
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