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    The document discusses guidelines for chlorine bleach use as a disinfectant and sanitizer in children's environments. It notes that while bleach at 2400ppm is often used in hospitals, this level is too strong for use around children. The workgroup recommends a 600ppm level for disinfection, as studies have shown this to be effective while avoiding toxic residues. The document provides a chart with bleach solution recipes for common product strengths to allow for safe disinfection and sanitizing around children.

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    The document discusses guidelines for chlorine bleach use as a disinfectant and sanitizer in children's environments. It notes that while bleach at 2400ppm is often used in hospitals, this level is too strong for use around children. The workgroup recommends a 600ppm level for disinfection, as studies have shown this to be effective while avoiding toxic residues. The document provides a chart with bleach solution recipes for common product strengths to allow for safe disinfection and sanitizing around children.

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    Chlorine Bleach Disinfecting and

    Sanitizing Chart
    Companion Document
    DOH 344-052 October 2014
    Background: Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in household bleach or chlorine bleach.
    It is economical, and is an effective disinfectant with a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. It
    has been the primary disinfectant used in early learning programs in Washington State for more
    than 30 years. During this time, most household chlorine bleach was available at strengths of 5.25-
    6.25%. The recommended concentration for disinfection has been 600-800 ppm of chlorine bleach
    and 50 to 200 parts per million (ppm) for sanitizing.

    In 2012, some manufacturers changed their chlorine bleach formulation to a strength of 8.25% with
    a registered non-food contact surface disinfection level of 2400 ppm, the level often used in
    hospitals. Their sanitizing level is 200 ppm, the upper end of the range allowed by the Food and
    Drug Administration (FDA).

    Problem: As of 2014, the most available household chlorine bleach used for disinfection in
    children’s programs in many areas of Washington State is at a strength of 8.25%. Instructions for
    use of these products and other strength bleaches indicate 2400 ppm of chlorine bleach is needed
    for disinfection. This represents 3 to 4 times the levels previously recommended for Washington’s
    child cares. This issue has raised the question of what guidance to give child care providers
    regarding the concentration of disinfection and sanitizing solutions for use in their programs.

    Discussion: It is prudent to use as few chemicals as possible in a child’s environment. We believe


    2400 ppm is too strong to use in children’s environments when they are present, especially since
    children’s lungs are still developing, and are more vulnerable to exposures to toxic chemicals.

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2014) guidelines contain procedures for testing,
    and test organisms that products must be able to destroy at 99.9% in order to be labeled as
    disinfectants and receive EPA’s approval. The Disinfection Workgroup found several products that
    received EPA approval for disinfection at a strength of 600 ppm. For example:

    Name of Product Strength of Sodium EPA’s Approval date


    Hypochlorite

    Aqua Guard Bleach 12.5% August 4, 2014

    Clorox Ultra Bleach 6.15% August 29, 2012


    KA Steel 12.5% February 25, 2014
    KIK International –Pure Bright 5.25% January 13, 2014
    Disinfectant Bleach
    So White Brand Bleach and 5.25% July 11, 2013
    Disinfectant
    Vertex 5.25% February 12, 2014

    Prepared by: The Disinfection Workgroup led by the Washington State Department of Health. Workgroup members consist of staff from
    the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, Snohomish Health District, the Coalition for Safety and Health in
    Early Learning, Washington State Department of Early Learning, Washington State Department of Ecology, and the Washington State
    Department of Health.
    Based on the information contained herein, careful review of the literature and correspondence with
    EPA, the Disinfection Workgroup recommends staying as close as possible to a 600 ppm
    disinfection level for general non-food contact surface disinfection.

    A thorough review of evidence-based literature has shown that 600 ppm to be an effective
    disinfectant when used appropriately. The literature suggests that there are key advantages to
    using lower strength chlorine bleach as a disinfectant (CDC, 2009). Chlorine bleach:

     Does not leave a toxic residue that requires rinsing in children’s areas.
     Is unaffected by water hardness.
     Is inexpensive and fast acting.

    The Disinfection Workgroup created a chart titled Disinfecting and Sanitizing with Bleach: Guidelines
    for Mixing Bleach Solutions for Child Care and Similar Environments that lists recipes for creating
    disinfection and sanitizing solutions for the most common concentrations of chlorine bleach
    currently on the market. The chart uses a disinfection level of 600-800 ppm, and a sanitizing level
    at approximately 100 ppm. The chart also reminds providers to check with their local health
    department when disease or pathogenic organisms are present that require a higher level of
    disinfection to kill. For example, a norovirus outbreak, or dealing with a child with Clostridium
    difficile.

    How to Determine Chlorine Bleach strength:


     Read the fine print on the label.
     The active ingredients may be listed on the back or front of the container’s label, and
    listed in a similar manner to the example below showing the strength or percent of
    chlorine in a container of 8.25% bleach.

    Active Ingredients
    Sodium Hypochlorite…8.25%
    Other ingredients……..91.75%
    Total……………………..100%
    References

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2009, December 29). Guideline for Disinfection

    and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008. Retrieved from

    http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/disinfection_sterilization/6_0disinfection.html.

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2014, June 12). Pesticides: Regulating Pesticides –

    Antimicrobial Policy & Guidance Documents. Retrieved from

    http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/regpolicy.htm.

    For people with disabilities, this document is available on request in other formats.
    To submit a request, please call 1-800-525-0127 (TDD/TTY call 711).

    Prepared by: The Disinfection Workgroup led by the Washington State Department of Health. Workgroup members consist of staff from
    the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County, Snohomish Health District, the Coalition for Safety and Health in
    Early Learning, Washington State Department of Early Learning, Washington State Department of Ecology, and the Washington State
    Department of Health.

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