16 Tex. Admin. Code § 83.101 - Health and Safety Standards-Department-Approved Disinfectants
(a) EPA-registered
bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectants must be used as follows:
(1) Implements and surfaces must first be
thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection. EPA-registered
bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectants become inactivated and
ineffective when visibly contaminated with debris, hair, dirt and
particulates.
(2) Some
disinfectants may be sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be
disinfected.
(3) Disinfectants in
which implements are to be immersed must be prepared fresh daily or more often
if solution becomes diluted or soiled.
(4) In all cases the disinfectant must be
used in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions for disinfecting or
other guidance in this rule.
(5)
These chemicals are harsh and may affect the long-term use of scissors and
other sharp objects. Therefore, the department recommends leaving items in
solution in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendation for effective
disinfection.
(b)
Chlorine bleach solutions must be used as follows:
(1) Chlorine bleach at the appropriate
concentration is an effective disinfectant for all purposes in an
establishment.
(2) Chlorine bleach
solutions must be mixed daily.
(3)
Chlorine bleach must be kept in a closed covered container and not exposed to
sunlight.
(4) Chlorine bleach may
affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects, so the department
does not recommend leaving items in bleach solution beyond 2 minutes for
effective disinfection (5 minutes if disinfecting for blood
contamination).
(5) Chlorine bleach
vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals. Therefore, chlorine bleach
solution must not be placed or stored near other chemicals used in
establishments (i.e., acrylic monomers, alcohol, or other disinfecting
products) or near flame.
(6) Used
or soiled chlorine bleach solution must be properly disposed of each
day.
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