Recommended Uses
Recommended Uses
EfferSan is an effective disinfecting and sanitizing agent. EfferSan can be used in a variety of industries including amusement parks, breweries, beverage and food processing plants, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, child care centers, daycares, restaurants, spas, hot tubs, salons, veterinary clinics, zoos and aquariums, milk processing facilities, dairy farms, farms, poultry premises [housing], poultry hatcheries, swine and livestock quarters, office buildings, industrial facilities, homes, camp sites, marine and recreational vehicles, R/V holding tanks, kennels, boarding facilities, boot sanitation, laboratories, lab animal facilities, licensed care facilities, and more.
SPA AND TUB USE
- Turn on the circulation system and ensure that it is operating properly.
- Add 4 ppm available chlorine (refer to Dilution Chart). Check the free available chlorine (FAC) level and, if below 4 - 5 ppm, repeat as needed.
INDUSTRIAL RECIRCULATING WATER COOLING TOWERS, AIR WASHERS & EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
- Clean badly fouled systems prior to initiating treatment.
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Initial Dosage – when the system is just noticeably fouled, add 3 ppm available chlorine (refer to Dilution Chart) to the system water. Repeat this dosage, if necessary, until a free available chlorine (FAC) level of 0.5 – 1.0 ppm is obtained, as determined by use of a reliable test kit.
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Maintenance Dosage – to obtain a FAC of 0.5 – 1.0 ppm, add 0.5 ppm -1.0 ppm available chlorine (refer to Dilution Chart) daily or as needed.
- Add this product to the system at a point where adequate flow is maintained. Variations in water temperature, chlorine demand and flow rate will affect the dissolution rate. Warmer seasons may require an upward adjustment of the FAC.
SEWAGE TREATMENT
(Not Applicable in California)-
Disinfection of Effluents: Disinfection does not occur instantaneously. A suitable detention basin must be provided to expose the sewage effluent to the effects of this product for a sufficient period of time (usually a minimum of 15 minutes). Where mechanical stirring or other agitation is not present, introduce product solution before primary or secondary sedimentation treatments, if these are used. The amount of product solution required will vary, depending on the concentration and conditions of the final effluent. Treat the sewage before it has reached a septic state About 30% of the chlorine demand of raw sewage is attributed to settle solids; 40% to suspended and colloidal solids; and 30% to dissolved solids. Whenever possible, control disinfection by laboratory checks. Disinfection can be achieved when the chlorine residual (after 15 – 30 minutes contact time) is between 0.6 and 1.0 ppm. Experience with different types of treated sewage may eventually establish a relationship between the residual chlorine content of the final effluent and the contact time necessary to ensure the desired bacteriological results. Once this relationship is established, the residual chlorine content and contact time may then become the controlling factors for operation. Perform occasional bacteriological checks as a safeguard. In cases where sewage is to be temporarily disinfected before being diluted in a body of water, the following conditions will usually provide satisfactory protection against receiving waters’ pollution:
a. Raw sewage: 10 – 30 ppm available chlorine
b. Primary treated sewage: 5 – 20 ppm available chlorine
c. Sewage which has undergone primary and secondary treatment, or secondary alone: 2 – 5 ppm. Frequently perform bacteriological tests as a safeguard. The available chlorine level in the discharge effluent should be between 0.6 and 1.0 ppm or in accordance with an NPDES permit. For guidance contact the regional office of the EPA.
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Slime Control: When ponding of the filters is excessive, stoppage of the distributing filter can occur. Add 10 ppm available chlorine (refer to Dilution Chart) into the effluent at a point above the filter nozzles. Repeat as necessary until the desired cleaning has been achieved. To maintain the system, intermittently apply a solution of this productto the dosing tanks, just ahead of the filter. The amount and frequency of the dosage needed to give satisfactory continuous operation of the trickling filters depends on the severity of the microbiological problem.
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Biological Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) Reduction: The condition can usually be avoided by applying the product solution to the effluent until a substantial residual is obtained. Apply at a point that will permit 10 – 20 minute contact time prior to discharging effluent into the stream. A dosage that leaves a residual available chlorine of about 0.2 ppm after a contact time of at least 10 minutes will afford a reduction of about 1/3 of the effluents B.O.D. Where more permanent or greater B.O.D. reduction is necessary dosing to high available chlorine residuals is recommended.
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Coagulation and Sedimentation: A great deal of the finer divided suspended matter and most of the colloidal matter in sewage does not readily respond to plain sedimentation. The job of removing substantial portions of this kind of matter is usually accomplished either by chemical precipitation, by filtration or by the use of both processes. Chlorine improves sedimentation and coagulation in sewage treatment operations.
- Treating Effluent from Mobile Sewage Treatment Units (Including Marine and Recreational Vehicles): Only human waste, toilet paper and water should enter the mobile sewage treatment unit. Solids are retained in the unit for later removal, while the liquid portion is filtered, disinfected and discharged. Product is placed in a flow-through container where the liquid effluent passes over them before being discharged. Disinfection does not occur instantaneously. A suitable detention basin must be provided to expose the sewage effluent to the effects of this product for a sufficient period of time (usually a minimum of 15 minutes). Frequently test effluent as a safeguard. The available chlorine level in the discharge effluent should be between 0.6 and 1.0 ppm or in accordance with an NPDES permit. Refer to Dilution Chart for number of tablets to use.
FOR USE THROUGHOUT FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING AND FOOD HANDLING OPERATIONS
EGG PROCESSING PLANTS
SANITIZING HARD, NON-POROUS SURFACES, DISHES, GLASSES, FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, DAIRY AND BREWERY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS
- Remove all gross food particles and soil by a preflush or prescrape and, when necessary, presoak treatment. Wash surfaces or objects with a good detergent or compatible cleaner, followed by a potable water rinse before application of the sanitizing solution.
- Prepare a 100 ppm available chlorine sanitizing solution.
- Place equipment, utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. in the solution or apply the use solution to surfaces using a cloth, sponge, or coarse sprayer.
- Allow to stand at least one minute, drain the excess solution from the surface and allow to air dry.
- Fresh sanitizing solution must be prepared at least daily or more often if the solution becomes diluted or soiled.
- Remove all gross food particles and soil by a preflush or prescrape and, when necessary, presoak treatment. Wash surfaces or objects with a good detergent or compatible cleaner, followed by a potable water rinse before application of the sanitizing solution.
- Prepare a 100 ppm available chlorine solution. 3. Add the solution to the feed tank of immersion or spray type machines that can provide at least one minute contact time for sanitizing dishes, glasses, food processing equipment or utensils. Allow to drain and air dry before use.
- Promptly use the sanitizing solution. Prepared solutions cannot be reused for sanitizing but may be used for other purposes, such as cleaning.
ANIMAL HOUSING FACILITIES
(Including Poultry Houses, Swine Confinement Facilities, Veterinary Clinics, Zoos and Farms)
The problem of odor control in poultry houses and other animal facilities is not completely solved by normal cleaning practices. The regular use of an efficient bactericide and deodorant is strongly recommended and often required by health authorities. Remove all poultry or animals and feeds from premises, trucks, vehicles, coops, crates and enclosures. Remove all litter and manure or droppings from floors, walls and surfaces of barns, pens, stalls, chutes and other facilities and fixtures occupied or traversed by animals or poultry. Empty all troughs, racks and other feeding and watering appliances. Thoroughly clean all surfaces with soap or detergent and rinse with water. To disinfect, saturate all surfaces with a 1,300 ppm available chlorine solution for a period of five minutes. Immerse all halters, ropes, and other types of equipment used in handling and restraining animals, as well as forks, shovels, and scrapers used for removing litter and manure. Ventilate buildings, cars, boats, coops and other closed spaces. Do not house livestock or poultry or employ equipment until treatment has been absorbed, set or dried. Thoroughly scrub all treated feed racks, mangers, troughs, automatic feeders, fountains and waterers with soap or detergent and rinse with potable water before reuse.
SHOE AND BOOT BATH SANITIZER
(Not Applicable in California)
MILK HANDLING AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
SANITIZING APPLICATION METHODS
Pressure Method of Sanitizing Equipment
For manual operations, fresh sanitizing solutions must be prepared at least daily or more often if the solution becomes diluted or soiled.
First, disassemble and thoroughly clean all equipment immediately after use. Remove all gross food particles and soil by a preflush or prescrape and, when necessary, presoak treatment. Wash surfaces or objects with a good detergent or compatible cleaner, followed by a potable water rinse before application of the sanitizing solution. Then place back in operating position. Prepare a solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine in a volume equal to 110% of capacity. Pump the solution through the system until it is filled with sanitizer and air excluded. Close final drain valves and hold under pressure for one minute to ensure proper contact with all surfaces. Remove a portion of the cleaning solution from the drainvalve and test with a chlorine test kit. Repeat entire cleaning or sanitizing process if effluent contains less than 50 ppm available chlorine.
Spray Method of Sanitizing Equipment.
The spray method is generally used to sanitize large, non-porous surfaces that have already been freed of physical soil. It is appropriate for batch pasteurizers, holding tanks, weigh tanks, tank trucks and cars, vats, tile walls, ceilings and floors. Clean all surfaces after use. Prepare a solution containing 100 ppm available chlorine. Use pressure spraying equipment designed to resist chlorine-containing solutions (e.g. rubber-coated, plastic or stainless steel). When using any other kind of spraying equipment, always empty and thoroughly rinse the spray equipment with potable water immediately after treatment. Apply spray heavily to all surfaces the product will touch. Thoroughly spray all treated surfaces, corners and turns until wet. Allow at least a one minute contact time before draining. Allow excess solution to drain
DISINFECTION OF DRINKING WATER
EMERGENCY DRINKING WATER:
This product may be used to disinfect or pre-treated (settled, coagulated and/or filtered) water supplies intended for use as drinking water for humans and domestic animals on an emergency basis as defined in 40 CFR, Part 165-179. The source of the water to be treated may be a river, lake, well, cistern or similar system. To obtain the desired disinfection results, the water to be treated should be clear and free dirt and organic debris. If the source of the water is cloudy and contains dirt and organic debris, the water should be held in holding tanks or ponds, treated with coagulating agents and filtered to remove the dirt and organic debris.Preparation of Stock Solution – Dissolve proper amount of this product to produce a 6,000 ppm available chlorine(refer to Dilution Chart) stock chlorine solution. Add 20 drops of this stock solution for each liter of water to be treated. The stock solution should be prepared fresh weekly.
EMERGENCY DISINFECTION AFTER FLOODS
EMERGENCY DISINFECTION AFTER DROUGHT WATER SHIPPED IN BY TANKS, TANK CARS, ETC.
POULTRY, SWINE, CATTLE, LIVESTOCK DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION
FILTRATION DEVICES
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