[MCOH-EH] Oxycide (acetic acid/hydrogen peroxide) disinfectant

[Sampson, Deborah]

We recently had an issue with irritation from fumes in our OR and found that variation in our water pressure for the manufacturer's automatic dilution device resulted in a stronger than recommended dilution. Once the pressure variant was stabilized and consistent, the dilution ratio was at the recommended factor, and all employee complaints stopped.

Deb
Deborah A. Sampson, PhD, APRN, COHN-S, FAANP
Director
Employee Health and Wellness Services
Southern New Hampshire Health   P.O.Box 2014   8 Prospect Street   Nashua, NH 03060
p(603) 281-8583  f (603) 577-5665
deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org<mailto:deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org>

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Galaid Edward I
Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016 9:15 AM
To: mcoh-eh at mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Oxycide (acetic acid/hydrogen peroxide) disinfectant

Our infection control people are looking at this as an alternative to bleach.  Here's SDS:  http://www.mercedesmedical.com/customer/MEMESA/specpages/MDL-HUN6000005.pdf
It's an equilibrium state that generates peroxyacetic acid.   There have been some reports of mucus membrane irritation...and several years ago OSHA visited Univ of Pittsburgh Med Ctr because of a complaint.  They closed the investigation without any action.

My guess is that the issue involves fumes coming of when diluting the concentrated product down for use.   Poking around on the web, it looks like there is a dilution management system that the mfr offers.

Has anyone had any adverse experiences with it?

Ed

Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH
ABIM, ABPM
Medical Director, Occupational Health Partners
Roper St. Francis Healthcare   Charleston, SC
Member, ACOEM Task Group on Medical Guidance for Law Enforcement Officers
Member, NFPA 1582 Writing Group - NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Fighter Safety and Health
843-906-0519


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