sanitizing… bleach versus quat integra ® … in a word, simple. choosing the right sanitizer!
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SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Choosing the right
sanitizer!
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Cleaning is a prerequisite
for effective sanitation.
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Cleaning is the complete
removal of all food soil using
appropriate detergents under
recommended conditions.
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Organic deposits from food
residues may prevent
sanitizers from working.
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Detailed cleaning procedures must be developed for all
food contact surfaces.
How to clean When to clean
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Cleaning frequency must be clearly defined for each process.
Daily After production runs
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Sanitation...
It is important to differentiate and definecertain terminology.
Sterilize - removal and destruction of all living organisms.
Disinfect - destruction of all vegetative cells (not spores or viruses) 5 to 10 minutes.
Sanitize - reduction of microorganisms to levels considered safe from public health viewpoint.
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
The official definition of sanitizing for food product
contact surfaces is a process which reduces the
contamination level by 99.999% in 30 seconds!
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Types of Sanitation…
Thermal Sanitation - involves the use of hot water and steam.
180 degrees
Chemical Sanitation - involves the use of an approved chemical sanitizer at a specified concentration and time.
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Types of Sanitizers…
Chlorine Bleach - corrosive
Iodophors - stains
Alcohol - flammable
Phenolics - expensive, damages plastics
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Most Common Sanitizers…
Chlorine Bleach
Quaternary
SANITIZING… Bleach Versus Quat
INTEGRA®… in a word, SIMPLE.
Chemical Sanitizers – Comparision
CHLORINE QUAT
•50 ppm
•Test - Chlorine Test Strips
•75+ Degrees Water
•10 Seconds Contact Time
•Limited Cleaning Ability
•Corrosive
•High Toxicity
•Poor Active Life
•Quickly Inactivated - Soil
•Very Harsh To Skin
•Ruins Colored Clothing
•Offensive Odor
•50 ppm
•Test - Chlorine Test Strips
•75+ Degrees Water
•10 Seconds Contact Time
•Limited Cleaning Ability
•Corrosive
•High Toxicity
•Poor Active Life
•Quickly Inactivated - Soil
•Very Harsh To Skin
•Ruins Colored Clothing
•Offensive Odor
•2000 ppm
•Test - Quat Test Strips
•75+ Degrees Water
•30 Seconds Contact Time
•Light Cleaning Ability
•Non Corrosive
•Low Toxicity
•Good Active Life
•Not Easily Affected
•Gentle To Skin - Neutral
•Safe On All Clothing
•Light Scent
•2000 ppm
•Test - Quat Test Strips
•75+ Degrees Water
•30 Seconds Contact Time
•Light Cleaning Ability
•Non Corrosive
•Low Toxicity
•Good Active Life
•Not Easily Affected
•Gentle To Skin - Neutral
•Safe On All Clothing
•Light Scent