HEALTH & SAFETY ALERT!!!!!
In recent months soap dispensers have been installed in various locations throughout all stations. The wall mounted, waterless, soap dispensers were affixed in conjunction with a new SOP covering the proper use of the soap stations.
The SOP was derived from CDC guidelines for anti-bacterial application that specifies an alcohol based product. The SOP is not accurate for the product that is actually contained in the soap dispensers that are currently operational. The soap is not alcohol based; rather the main ingredient is Benzalkonium Chloride.
Internet research indicates that Benzalkonium Chloride is a common product used for the following applications:
• Active Ingredient for Conditioners
• Antistatic Agent
• Detergent Sanitizers
• Softener for textiles and paper products
• Acne Treatment
• Antimicrobials
• Disinfection Agents And Sanitizers
• Baby Lotions
• Algaecide
• Sunscreen with SPF values greater than 15
• Eye Drops
Benzalkonium Chloride is a BENZENE based product.
Therefore prolonged use of this product may pose a health risk.
