Important Instructions for Use of Detergents and Sanitizers

Use of “Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)”: Every detergent and sanitizer has its specific handling requirement, depending upon their reactive nature to users,handling equipment and surrounding atmosphere. In order to prevent harmful effect and inconveniences, one should read carefully and go with safety instructions about the chemicals and its necessary application techniques. Most preferably, these MSDS should be displayed near the place of use and storage.

Selection of effective chemicals: The washing machines are designed by keeping certain types of detergent/sanitizer characteristics in mind and hence, manufacture’s recommendations must be looked into while selecting the detergent & sanitizers.

Safe storage: Following attention is required for warehousing the chemicals to be used for cleaning and sanitizing.

•  Proper labelling of containers of detergents and sanitizers
•  Specifically earmarked space at safe distance from processing areas to prevent cross-contamination of milk and milk products.
•  Availability of proper chemical handling means like hand gloves, safety shoes etc. in the storage vicinity.
• Adequate training to personnel handling these chemicals.
•  The containers of these chemicals should be placed over pallets of suitable materials like plastic.
•  Enough lights should be provided in the storage area.
•  Proper display of precautions in handling.