Disinfectants and Work-Related Asthma: Information for Employers

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• Corporate Authors:
  California. Department of Public Health
• Description:
  Some ingredients found in disinfectants and sanitizers can trigger work-related asthma. They may also cause new asthma. Avoid ingredients that are known to cause asthma, like bleach (sodium hypochlorite), quaternary ammonium compounds (benzalkonium chlorides), and glutaraldehyde. Disinfectants and sanitizers are classified as pesticides so there are extra regulations to keep in mind-the label must be followed exactly. Usually, regular cleaning with asthma-safer cleaners and microfiber is adequate to maintain a clean and healthy workplace. Disinfecting is often unnecessary. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Asthma, Occupational Disinfectants Hazardous Substances Occupational Health Respiratory System Safety
• Keywords:
  Chemical Hazards Cleaning Compounds Occupational Asthma Respiratory Irritants Safety Practices
• Publisher:
  California Department of Public Health
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Lay Publication
• Place as Subject:
  California ; OSHA Region 9
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066561
• Citation:
  Sacramento, CA: California Department of Public Health, 2017 Feb; :1-2
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2017
• Performing Organization:
  Public Health Institute
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Disinfectants and work-related asthma: information for employers
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/230970/cdc_230970_DS1.pdf
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  [PDF - 489.80 KB ]