Product Alert | Bowak Jangro Disinfectant

This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Service Lead for Schools, Johnny Kyriacou on behalf of Slough Borough Council's Senior H&S Adviser, Victoria Swift. This is for the attention of the all schools.

We have been made aware that some schools are using this product on food contact surfaces.

For those schools that use Bowak Jangro disinfectant please be aware that it is not suitable for food contact surfaces. This is detailed on the product label (see the picture at the bottom of the page.) It can be used for other areas within the school, but not where food is being consumed. This is because it is classified as harmful if swallowed and ingestion may cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal tact.

In addition to this alert there are further precautions outlined in their risk assessment which are the following:

Delivery

Store containers in your store room immediately

Storage

Always keep bottles in your locked cleaning cupboard
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated space
Keep away from oxidising material
Always restrict access
Store containers with labels facing forwards
Use the oldest stock first
Regularly check to ensure containers are not damaged
Always store in its original container

Usage

Handle the spray with care
Always clean up any spillages
Return the bottle to the store when not in use
Read the manufacturers instructions before use
Ensure operatives know where their first aid facilities and personnel are located

Disposal

Wash the container with plenty of water
Do not store any other material in the container
Ensure the product is exhausted before disposal

If you are using this product for food contact surfaces, please stop this practice immediately and replace with a safer alternatively.

If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Corporate Health and Safety Department on 01753 875046 or alternatively send an email to HealthandSafety@slough.gov.uk.