Chemical Safety and Product Knowledge Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a surfactant in a cleaning product?
Answer: To lower surface tension and lift soil from surfaces
Surfactants reduce water's surface tension, allowing the cleaning solution to penetrate and lift dirt and grease.
When storing cleaning chemicals in a client's home, you should ALWAYS:
Answer: Keep them in original labeled containers
Chemicals must remain in their original labeled containers to prevent misidentification and accidental misuse.
Which PPE is most important when working with concentrated drain-cleaning chemicals?
Answer: Chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection
Concentrated drain cleaners are highly caustic and require chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection to prevent severe burns.
An enzymatic cleaner works best for removing:
Answer: Organic stains like urine, blood, and food
Enzymatic cleaners use biological enzymes that break down organic matter such as proteins, fats, and starches.
If a cleaning product accidentally gets into a client's eye, the first action should be:
Answer: Flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes
Immediate flushing with water for at least 15 minutes dilutes and removes the chemical before further treatment.
Which statement about bleach and ammonia mixing is correct?
Answer: Combining them produces toxic chloramine gases
Mixing bleach and ammonia produces chloramine gases, which are toxic and can cause serious respiratory damage.
The term 'dwell time' on a disinfectant label refers to:
Answer: The time the product must remain wet on a surface to kill pathogens
Dwell time is the required contact time a disinfectant must remain on a surface to achieve the labeled kill claims.