Various chlorine-based disinfectants are still widely used in children's and medical institutions, enterprises and organizations. It is these substances, which have a low degree of toxicity to humans, that effectively destroy most bacteria, viruses and fungi. Recently, instead of powder and solutions, these products began to be sold in the form of soluble tablets. One of the most popular is called "Purjavel". Instructions for use describe in detail its features and rules of use. It is studied by all employees of children's and medical institutions and sanitary personnel.
What is "Purjawel"
Instructions for use describe this tool as white tablets weighing just over 3 grams, well soluble in water. 80% of their composition is occupied by the sodium salt of dichloroisocyanuronic acid. Sometimes lemon flavoring is added to flavor. When the tablet is dissolved in water, one and a half grams of active chlorine is released.
If you prepare the solution in the correct concentration, then it has a low degree of toxicity to the skin and respiratory system and does not damage the treated surface. But since chlorine is a toxic substance, anyone who is involved with disinfection is required to study the instructions for use of the Purzhaveel means. It is produced in France and sold at 300 tablets in a can, the price of which is about 600 rubles. The tool can be stored and used for 5 years. But the prepared solution is suitable only for 3 days.
The action of the solution "Puerzhavel"
When properly diluted, this product does not harm plastic, wood and metal surfaces. You can also process clothes, underwear, toys, dishes, cleaning and medical equipment. What kind of bacteria can Purgevel be used against? The instruction for use notes that it effectively destroys such microorganisms:
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis ;
- almost all gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria ;
- HIV virus;
- hepatitis virus;
- pathogenic Candida fungi and dermatophytes.
Where is this agent used?
Most often used for regular processing and disinfection of floors and household items means "Purzhavel". The instructions for use recommend that you constantly use it in such places:
- in kindergartens and schools;
- in prisons and detention centers;
- in various medical institutions: sanatoriums, hospitals, clinics, etc.
- at catering establishments: restaurants, cafes and canteens;
- in baths, pools and public toilets;
- in beauty salons, massage rooms and medical centers;
- places of mass recreation: cinemas, entertainment centers and museums;
- in hairdressing salons, laundries and sports complexes.
In addition, it is recommended to use the drug in higher concentrations during epidemics of various infectious diseases in all public places. Sometimes it is used at home to disinfect plumbing and flooring. This is especially justified in houses in which small children or animals live.
Instructions for use of the disinfectant "Purjavel"
The concentration of the working solution necessary for regular processing of public places should be from 0.01 to 0.05%. To do this, 1-4 tablets are bred in 10 liters of water ("Pyurzhavel"). The instruction for use recommends small items - toys, medical equipment and utensils - to be immersed in the solution for 15-30 minutes. After that, they are thoroughly rinsed under running water. Dishes should be previously freed from food debris. All large items, furniture, floors and walls are treated by wiping with a cloth dampened in a solution of "Purjavlya". Recommended consumption of the product is 100 ml per meter. Processing with a spray is possible, then 150-300 ml of solution per meter is required.
Linen is pre-soaked in a solution. It is not recommended to disinfect wool, synthetic and silk items with such a tool. Per kilogram of laundry requires at least 4 liters of Purjava. After soaking, things are washed in the usual way. After disinfecting floors and walls, ventilate the room for at least 15 minutes. If wooden surfaces have been treated, they must be wiped with a dry cloth. It is possible to add a little detergent to the Puerzhavelya solution, so its disinfecting properties are improved.
Features of application for various infections
Some features are in surface treatment for viral and bacterial diseases. In this case, a more concentrated solution of Purzhaveel is required. Instructions for use recommends making it from 0.1 to 0.3%.
To do this, 10 liters of water is added from 7 to 20 tablets of the drug. For processing, objects are immersed in a solution for a period of at least an hour. And linen contaminated with secretions and cleaning equipment are soaked for 2 hours. This treatment is effective for various viral and fungal infections, tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Rules for working with this tool
When diluted in the recommended concentration, “Purjavel” belongs to the 4th class of low toxic substances. Its solution is clear and has a faint smell of chlorine. If the product is used for normal cleaning and disinfection, it is not necessary to use eye protection and respiratory protection when working with it. They are required only at concentrations of the drug needed to kill the infection. But the instructions for use des. Purgevel means recommends to use gloves to protect hands in any case.
After all, with a single contact with the solution, it will not cause harm, and prolonged and frequent contact with the product causes irritation, dryness and peeling. In addition, there may be a severe allergic reaction, so people with chlorine intolerance are forbidden to work with such agents. All work must be carried out in the absence of patients and children. Particularly strictly to this is the instruction for the use of "Purjavael" in the DOE. In these places, the following rules must be observed:
- store funds separately from dishes and toys;
- all working solutions must be covered with lids and stored in places inaccessible to children;
- After processing, rinse dishes and toys thoroughly under running water.
Actions in case of poisoning
The contact of the Purjevel solution on the skin usually does not cause negative consequences. But at high concentrations it is necessary to rinse the product off with water as quickly as possible. It is more dangerous if the solution accidentally gets into the eye. In this case, rinse it with running water. If severe eye irritation is felt, instill a solution of sodium sulfacil . There may also be damage to the respiratory system when working with large concentrations of the solution without protective equipment. In this case, you need to get out into the fresh air as soon as possible. It is advisable to rinse your mouth and nasopharynx with water and drink a lot: Borjomi or warm milk. The most toxic “Purjaveel” may be if ingested by accidental ingestion. In this case, you need the usual methods to combat poisoning: gastric lavage, activated charcoal, warm drink.