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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.5.5.3 Sanitizing Concentrations

7.5.5.3.1 Chemical Sanitizing Solutions (24 C)
A chemical SANITIZER used in a sanitizing solution for a manual
or mechanical operation must be listed in 40 CFR 180.940
Sanitizing Solutions.

7.5.5.3.2 Chemical Sanitizing Exposure (24 C)
A chemical SANITIZER must be used in accordance with the
EPA-APPROVED manufacturer’s label use instructions at a
minimum temperature of 24°C (75°F) with an exposure time of
7 seconds for a chlorine solution and 30 seconds for other
chemical SANITIZERS.

7.5.5.3.3 Chemical Sanitizing Concentration (24 C)
Sanitizing solutions must be used with the following
concentrations:

• A chlorine solution must have a concentration between
50 MG/L (ppm) and 200 MG/L (ppm).

• An iodine solution must have a pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no
higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies
the solution is effective AND a concentration between
12.5 MG/L (ppm) and 25 MG/L (ppm).

• A quaternary ammonium compound solution must have a
concentration as specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Sanitizing
Solutions AND as indicated by the manufacturer’s use
directions included in the labeling.

If another solution concentration or pH of a chlorine, iodine, or
quaternary ammonium compound is used, the vessel must
demonstrate to VSP that the solution achieves SANITIZATION
and the use of the solution must be APPROVED.

If a chemical SANITIZER other than a chlorine, iodine, or
quaternary ammonium compound is used, it must be applied in
accordance with the manufacturer’s use directions included in the
labeling.

7.5.5.3.4 Sanitizer Concentration Testing (22)
Concentration of the sanitizing solution must be accurately
determined by using a test kit or other device.

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