Siazon, Kathrese Kate C.

BSFT 3-A
Chemicals for cleaning and sanitation

Hypochlorite (Bleach)
Hypochlorite solutions are categorized as corrosive and
irritating. When utilizing hypochlorite products, appropriate safety
measures should be taken, including thorough label reading, heeding
cautionary statements, and according to usage instructions. Cleaning
supplies containing ammonia, ammonium chloride, or phosphoric
acid shouldn't ever be combined with or stored with chlorine solutions. When these substances
are combined, chlorine gas is released, which can have adverse effects on the respiratory system
and eyes, including nausea, tears, headaches, and shortness of breath. For several hours, these
symptoms could persist. You should leave the room or area right away until the fumes have
completely dissipated if you are exposed to an unpleasant strong smell after combining a
chlorine solution with a cleaning agent.

Alcohol
An easy chemical process called denaturation allows alcohol to
kill bacteria. Alcohol molecules cause the proteins that make up
the framework of germs to become denaturized. The ability of
the cells to operate effectively is compromised when the proteins
degrade and lose their structure.
Siazon, Kathrese Kate C.
BSFT 3-A

Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic Acid

Peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide can decolorize clothing,
hair, skin, and mucous membranes while also being corrosive to
metals like aluminum, copper, brass, and zinc. They should only be
combined with water because they are also oxidizers. Before
contacting eyes or mucous membranes with items that have been treated with them, they must
be properly washed. Always keep them in a ventilated container, away from heat, and shielded
from light.

Zonrox
Zonrox offers a variety of products to keep your home and
laundry clean and free of germs that cause illness. Whether you're
cleaning your house or doing the laundry, Zonrox can help remove
tough stains, odors, and 99.9% of germs you can't see. Zonrox cleans
beyond the surface, combating disease-causing bacteria, viruses,
and fungi found anywhere.

Purell (hand sanitizer)

Hand sanitizer, also known as hand antiseptic, handrub, or hand
rub, is an agent that is applied to the hands in order to remove
common pathogens (disease-causing organisms). Hand sanitizers
are commonly available in foam, gel, or liquid form. When soap and water are unavailable for
hand washing, or when repeated hand washing compromises the natural skin barrier, they
should be used (e.g., causing scaling or fissures to develop in the skin). Although hand
sanitizer's effectiveness varies, it is used as a simple means of infection control in a wide range
of settings, from day care centers and schools to hospitals and health care clinics, supermarkets,
and cruise ships.