| Peracetic Acid
“Chlorine free antimicrobial solution concentrate”. It is used in the dairy, food and beverage processing industry for CIP pipeline cleaning, fogging, sanitizing, bottle, filler and tank sanitizing, and for general disinfection. It is also used for continuous conveyor sanitizing and Listeria intervention programs in meat and poultry plants, and in the treatment of cooling water, process and wastewater. Also, primary uses are for slime and biofouling control, sulfite and odor reduction, and for cleaning UF and RO membranes. Peroxyacetic acid solutions are also used for disinfection in human and veterinary applications including hospitals. Use dilution for equipment sanitation is 1 oz - 2 oz per 5 gal. of water. Use dilution for disinfection for various organisms is 1.5 oz. per 5 gal of water. A potable water rinse is not necessary if used at less than 2.0 oz/5 gal (200 ppm active PAA). |
