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Understanding Disinfectants in Personal Service Establishments. Jason A. MacDonald, B.Sc, CPHI(C) Coordinator - Personal Services Program email: jason.macdonald@albertahealthservices.ca tel: 780.735.1700 fax: 780.735.1801. How do you know what level?.
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Understanding Disinfectants in Personal Service Establishments Jason A. MacDonald, B.Sc, CPHI(C) Coordinator - Personal Services Program email: jason.macdonald@albertahealthservices.ca tel: 780.735.1700 fax: 780.735.1801
How do you know what level? The label must have a DIN number. If not, the disinfectant is not suitable for use in Canada. LOW-LEVEL DISINFECTANTS are those with a DIN and a general “DISINFECTANT” claim. This level of disinfection may have varying claims against many different organisms. To be classified an INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL DISINFECTANT, the label must have a DIN, a “Disinfectant” claim and also must have a Mycobactericidal, TB, or Tuberculocidal, claim. HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTANTS must have a DIN, a disinfectant claim, a “TB” claim and specifically state “high-level disinfectant” or “chemical sterilant” or “sporicidal”.
Simplifying Labels “DISINFECTANT” DIN 00110011 “TB” / “TUBERCULOCIDAL” / “MYCOBACTERICIDAL” “HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTANT” / “CHEMICAL STERILANT” / “SPORICIDE” At Least Low-level Disinfectant At Least intermediate Level Disinfectant High-level Disinfectant