2/8/13

With all the flu going around, is BCSC using bleach as a disinfectant ?

No. According to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bleach has a toxicity rating labeled as Category 1. Category 1 defines a substance as being the most toxic and receives the DANGER label.

This categorization is based on the following studies: acute dermal, acute oral, dermal sensitization, acute inhalation, primary eye irritation and primary skin irritation.

In short, bleach in any form or dilution is NEVER a recommended sanitizer in schools, as it puts students with asthma and allergies at risk. Instead, BCSC uses a safe disinfectant on surfaces to kill germs.