Tuesday, February 26, 2013

BEWARE OF HVAC COMPANIES USE OF CHEMICAL CLEANING OF AIR DUCTS.

SIMPLY GREEN PRO 5 IS NOT DESIGNATED AS A CHEMICAL FOR DISINFECTING AIR-CONDITIONING DUCT WORK. IN FACT OBTAINING A WET TIME IN THE DUCT TO ACHIEVE DISINFECTING CANNOT BE ACCOMPLISHED BY FOGGING INTO THE DUCTWORK.

Under the best conditions using chemicals indors for cleaning purposes is an IAQ concern. Air duct cleaning especially flex duct cleaning has always pose integrity problems. One cannot tell if any degree of cleaning is achieved or whether there has been damage to the duct inner linner.

Air-conditioning technicians are not trained to use chemicals. Considering the 3 months training most of today's technicians undertake, they are not trained for the basics of air-conditioning to add chemical use to their work details.

The under mentioned chemical is not intended to be used for air-conditioning duct work. Air-conditioning companies are using the chemical to clean interior duct work without regard for the manufacturers specifications for use.

Before employing the use of this or any other chemical for disinfecting ductwork I purpose obtaining the chemical to be used and verifying the chemical use with the manufacturer of the chemical.
Simple Green d Pro 5®
One-Step Disinfectant
Cleaner • Sanitizer • Fungicide* • Mildwestat • Virucide* • Deodorizer
DIRECTIONS – It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
DISINFECTION/VIRUCIDAL*/FUNGICIDAL*/MOLD&MILDEW CONTROL:
Dilution: 1:64 (2 oz. per gallon of water.)
Apply use-solution to hard, nonporous surfaces, thoroughly wetting surfaces, with a cloth, mop, sponge,
sprayer or by immersion. Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes. Wipe dry with a cloth,
sponge or mop or allow to air dry. For heavily soiled areas, pre-cleaning is recommended. For sprayer
applications, use a coarse spray device and spray 6-8 inches from surface; rub with brush, sponge or
cloth. Avoid breathing spray.
HEAVY DUTY CLEANING: 1:16 Mix 8 ounces of Simple Green d Pro 5 per gallon of water to clean
heavily soiled surfaces. Simple Green d Pro 5 will disfigure or remove floor finishes at this dilution ratio.
U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE FOOD SERVICE SANITIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR CLEANING & SANITIZING: Equipment and utensils shall be thoroughly pre-flushed or pre-
scraped and when necessary, pre-soaked to remove gross food particles and soil.
1) Thoroughly wash equipment & utensils in hot detergent solution. (Crystal Simple Green with hot water is a
good choice.) 2) Rinse equipment & utensils thoroughly with clean water. 3) Sanitize equipment & utensils
by immersion in a use-solution of 2 oz. Simple Green d Pro 5 per 2-4 gallons of water (400 – 200 ppm
active quat) (or equivalent dilution) for at least 60-seconds at a temperature of 75°F. 4) For equipment &
utensils too large to sanitize by immersion, apply a use-solution of 2 oz. Simple Green d Pro 5 per 2-4
gallons of water (400 – 200 ppm active quat) (or equivalent dilution) by rinsing spraying or swabbing until
thoroughly wet. 5) Allow sanitized surface to drain and air dry. Do not rinse.
TO SANITIZE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: Mix ½ ounce of Simple Green d Pro 5 per gallon
of water to sanitize hard, non-porous surfaces. Treated surfaces must remain wet for 60 seconds. Wipe
or dry with a sponge, mop or cloth, or allow to air dry.
FOR ANY USE OTHER THAN BACTERIAL DISINFECTION, HEAVY DUTY CLEANING, AND
SANITIZING (SUCH AS VIRUCIDE, FUNGICIDE, DISINFECTION OF TOILET BOWLS, USE
IN ANIMAL FACILITIES, ETC.) FIRST REFER TO ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR COMPLETE
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS* & DILUTIONS. FOR FURTHER PRODUCT INFORMATION,
SEE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
General Precautionary Information for in-use product (not concentrate):
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently
with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes then continue
rinsing eye. FOR FURTHER FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OR SEE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.......................... . . . 1.65%
Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.66%
Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.99%
Alkyl (C14, 50%; C12, 40%; C10, 10%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride . . . 2.20%
For emergency response information call 800-255-3924
Labeled pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)
CONTINUED
Degree of Hazard for Use-Solution Diluted and Used Per Label Instructions:
2-Heath
0-Flammability
0- Reactivity
0-Special

The number 2 indicates a health concern.

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