Posted by Barry Greenberg on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 09:26 PM
With the flu season upon us, it is important for all healthcare and public facilities, to be prepared to deal with the issues of cross contamination. Chemex Industries, Inc. offers a number of disinfectants to solve a variety of potential health care issues. Protecting against disease is not just a matter of using a “standard” disinfectant. It involves a complete maintenance program using the proper surface disinfectants for floors, walls, countertops, equipment and all washable surfaces harboring bacteria, viruses, fungus & mold. Additionally, procedural knowledge is critical in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Please contact Chemex, at 714-832-8441 to learn more about disinfecting against cross contamination, in the work place. We provide onsite seminars to this end.
Our disinfectants are the safest, the most modern and most effective.
Insist on the following kill claims when you choose your disinfectant products:
For optimum Safety Select a Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner with a minimum dilution of 2 oz. per gallon, to ensure proper cleaning efficacy.
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Posted by Barry Greenberg on Thu, Feb 02, 2012 @ 10:55 PM
Regrettably, many people placed in charge of safely disinfecting hospitals, schools, nursing homes, office and commercial buildings are missing the mark. Resulting cross-contamination causes chronic illness and even death.Its everyone's intention to provide a safe and healthy environment. The challenge is to receive, understand and utilize proper training in disinfecting our surfaces; unfortunately, there's rampant misinformation and an absence of skilled instruction, regarding disinfectants and disinfecting. -Are buyers procuring the appropriate product? Do custodial people appreciate and understand dwell times necessary to completely eradicate pathogenic bacteria? Most systems currently in place are not working! How else can you account for the rate of nosocomial (secondary infections) incidents in our hospitals. Improper mopping methods/procedures are considered a leading source of CA MRSA.
Combined with sloppy and inappropriate execution, its no wonder that a health care facility is no place for a sick individual.(Have you ever seen the inside of a janitors closet.) Using the best product available with improper procedures will result in a failure to disinfect. Using correct tools and procedures and the wrong disinfectant for the application, will also result in failure...
- Learn why Bleach usually results in failure to disinfect
- Understand Parvo Disinfectant Claims
- Why are some disinfectants dangerous to use?
- Why are sanitizers a poor choice for health care?
- How do you know if you've performed your job?
All these questions and more are answered in our free white paper available by clicking the button below.
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Fri, Dec 23, 2011 @ 03:43 PM
Is there a difference between "green" and "biobased"?
We’ve evolved from an extensive period, utilizing chlorinated solvents to strip away grease, tar, fats, grime etc. from surfaces. I can recall maintenance personnel, washing their hands in the parts dip tank. No wonder there was a discoloration of their skin, the area of their arm, from their biceps down through their fingers, that were submerged in the solvent.
These solvents contributed to poor and dangerous indoor air quality as well as damaging the ozone level. Needless to say it was harmful to skin, respiratory (inhalation toxicity) and to many surfaces.
Our “Shades of Green” Report details the confusion end users face while trying to comply with the mandated legislation, related to green cleaning. This portion of our report will explain “Green” and “Biobased”.
Understanding the term “GREEN”:
A green chemical is a product that has a lesser or reduced impact on human health and the environment when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose. Be aware of the VOC's (volatile organic compounds) contained in the product. The EPA regulates VOC's in the air, water and land. OSHA regulates VOC exposure in the workplace. Volatile organic compounds that are considered hazardous material, would be regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration while being transported. In California, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) provides a list of CAS (Clean Air Solvents), by manufacturer. Chemex Industries, Inc. is proud to be included in this listing of safe products, based on low our levels of VOC's.
As outlined in Part 1 of this communication, third party certifications, such as DfE and Green Seal, test and evaluate skin and inhalation toxicity levles for product use.
Understanding the term "BIOBASED":
The term ‘‘biobased product’’ means a product determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials) or forestry materials OR an intermediate feedstock. Some examples of agricultural resources that make up many biobased products include: soybeans, corn, kenaf, flax, jute, and numerous other types of crops that are harvested. Current applications of these agricultural resources create products such as ethanol (corn-based), soy candles, soy-based lubricants, kenaf office paper, and bioplastics to name a few. These ingredients are environmentally safer, increase rural economic development, foster domestic production of resources and reduce U.S. dependency on imported products, such as foreign oil. This helps alleviate the consumption of resources that harm the environment in terms of biodegrability, toxicity, and pollution.
Please recognize that biobased products are benficial because they use renewable resources in place of the limited supply of oil. BUT, biobased is not necessarily green. Unlike green chemicals, biobased chemicals do not currently qualify for LEED certification points.
The USDA Bio Preferred Program program is in place to promote the increased purchase and use of biobased products.
Not all green chemicals are biobased, nor are all biobased chemicals considered green. But there is an ovelap between the two. Choosing a product that meets both criteria sound like your best bet.
For more help and for reference materials, please contact Barry Greenberg, at Chemex Industries, Inc.
Eco Absorb Meets NSF International Certification - OMRI Listed (Organic Materials Review Institute)
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Fri, Dec 23, 2011 @ 02:44 PM
We’ve discussed some of the regulatory bodies in our previous post. (Part 1)
100% renewable & bio-degradable products are critical for these certifications. A listing of the necessary criteria are listed in Addendum 1 of this post.
Understanding LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
The U.S. Green Building Council has implemented the LEED rating System. LEED is transforming the marketplace by providing a nationally recognized certification system to promote integrated, whole-building design practices in the building industry.
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance provides a benchmark for building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance.
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects.
HOW IS LEED-EB CERTIFICATION ACHIEVED?
LEED-EB Certification is based on submitting the necessary documentation to the USGBC demonstrating that a building meets all of the prerequisites which every building must attain, plus achieving a number of more flexible credits or points, which a building can achieve based on which makes sense for that specific building.
The LEED-EB ratings are awarded according to the following scale with the higher number of points the higher the recognition.
Certified 32-39 points
Silver 40-47 points
Gold 48-63 points
Platinum 64-85 points
Green Cleaning can contribute about 40% of total points necessary for the basic certification. Landscaping, pest management and recycling are also included.
See the website at: www.usgbc.org
Chemex has partnered with manufacturers who currently have their products certified including Wasau Paper which can directly support this credit with the first and only complete line of towels and tissue products certified as environmentally preferable by Green Seal, Inc.
Please stay tuned. We'll explain & clarify the terms "green" and "biobased". What you need to know...
Our goal at Chemex is to offer products which are superior from an environmental and health & safety perspective.
These are products that:
Will compete with conventional products on both performance and price
Are safer for both the user and the workplace environment
Will clean our world without harming Nature’s balance
Addendum 1: Required Standards: GS-37
Moderate pH, Low VOC's, Cold Water Dilutable, Readily Biodegradable, No Ozone Depleting Compounds, No Carcinogens Mutagens or Teratogens, Safe Fragrance or Color, No Phenolic Compounds, Reduced Use of Plastics, Reduced Waste, No Hazardous Waste, No Phosphates, No Petroleum Solvents, No Chlorine Bleach, No Butyl, No Heavy Metals, Non-Toxic, No Ammonia, No Ozone Depleting Compounds, No EDTA or NTA, From Renewable Sources, No Formaldehyde, No Artificial Thickeners, No SARA III Igredients
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 @ 05:37 PM
SHADES OF GREEN
It is quite confusing to determine what constitutes “green” these days…
Questions emerge like:
What criteria do we need to follow?
What constitutes “green”?
When are we required to implement these programs?
Who sets the standards?
In October 1993 President Clinton issued Executive Order 12873, known as Federal Acquisition, Recycling, and Waste Prevention. The purpose of this order was to more effectively utilize the vast purchasing power of the government to procure products that are environmentally preferable. By acting "as an enlightened, environmentally conscious and concerned consumer," the federal government would be able to maximize recycling and encourage development of markets for environmentally friendly products which would benefit the economy and the environment.
In short, Executive Order 12783 required federal agencies to identify and purchase products that had reduced human health and safety impacts, as well as products preferable for the environment.
Nearly 19 years later, we are still fumbling to comprehend the green standard.
T𝒉𝒊𝒔 c𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔.
There are many agencies that certify products based on their set of criteria.
“Green Seal” is one well-known name. “GS-37” is Green Seal’s environmental standard for cleaning and degreasing agents.
EPA's DfE (Design for the Environment) program uses their chemical assessment tools and expertise to inform substitution to safer chemistries. DfE focuses on industries that combine the potential for chemical risk reduction and improvements in energy efficiency with a strong motivation to make lasting, positive changes.
EcoLogo is another widely recognized and respected certification of environmental leadership. By setting standards and certifying products in more than 120 categories, EcoLogo helps identify, environmentally preferable (“green”) goods and services
Greenstar is an independent not-for-profit organization. Its purpose is to achieve a cleaner, healthier and sustainable world through the identification and promotion of products that are produced and used in an environmentally sound manner.
The CRI, “Carpet & Rug Institute”, also has a certification process.
OS1 is a complete Custodial Operations Management System, which was developed during the past two decades by ManageMen, Inc. ® and the (OS1) Users. Janitor University is a tremendous opportunity to look at everything you've learned through experience and benchmark best practices with some of the best thinkers and practitioners in the cleaning industry.
Confusing, right??
Please stay "tuned"...
We'll post Part 2 of Shades of Green next week. Understanding LEED's
Our goal at Chemex is to offer products which are superior from an environmental and health & safety perspective.
These are products that:
Will compete with conventional products on both performance and price
Are safer for both the user and the workplace environment
Will clean our world without harming Nature’s balance
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Fri, Oct 14, 2011 @ 03:32 PM
Typically a problem during the summer months only, mosquitoes are still hatching and flying due to the recent rains and high temperatures. That means there's still danger from West Nile virus & Encephalitis. Infected mosquitoes spread West Nile virus that can cause serious, life-altering, and even fatal disease. Keep using insect repellent, wear long sleeves and long pants and dump out standing water in the areas where mosquitoes can lay their eggs.
The CDC has evaluated information contained in peer-reviewed scientific literature and data available from EPA has identified several EPA registered products that provide repellent activity sufficient to help people avoid the bites of disease carrying mosquitoes. Products containing these active ingredients typically provide reasonably long-lasting protection:
Conventional Repellents
DEET (chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide or N,N-diethly-3-methyl-benzamide) is the active ingredient found in many insect repellent products. It is used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks, including ticks that may carry Lyme disease. Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays, and impregnated materials (e.g., wrist bands). Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 4 to 100 percent DEET. Recommendation for urban, industrial or commercial users is at least 20% DEET. ( the higher the concentration the longer it lasts)
Biopesticide Repellents
Biopesticides are certain types of pesticides derived from such natural materials as animals, plants, bacteria, and certain minerals.
Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus is found naturally in eucalyptus leaves and twigs. It was first registered in 1948 as an insecticide and miticide (kills insects and mites) and today is found in both lotion and spray insect repellents. As with most plant oils, no adverse effects to humans are expected. Products contain a range of 30 to 40 percent of the active ingredient.
More Recent News:
In addition to the real concern of West Nile and Lyme disease "endemic TYPHUS" cases have recently emerged in Orange County. Numerous cases, including one individual inder 18, have been diagnosed with confirmed or probable infections caused by flea-borne typhus. This is transmitted by bites from infected fleas. --Our pets also require flea-prevention medications from biting insects.
Contact us for: insect repellents, natural insecticides, synthetic insecticides, insecticide sprays and granular products.
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Fri, Sep 09, 2011 @ 12:17 PM
There are good bacteria & there are bad bacteria. The bad one’s can cause sickness & disease while the good ones are instrumental in such things as fermentation of beer, curing of tobacco and processing of cheese. "DIGEST PLUS" contains only good bacteria, in this case designed to eliminate odors and stubborn stains by bacterial digestion. When the good bacteria in DIGEST PLUS come in contact with organics, they act like sponges to absorb it. Then enzymes produced by the bacteria liquefy and literally digest this matter as their food. In the process, nothing more is produced than harmless carbon dioxide, water and more enzymes. The bacteria in DIGEST PLUS are living organisms and need food to grow and multiply. Once they contact organic matter, they go to work digesting otherwise impossible to remove odors and stains. DIGEST PLUS eliminates odors and stains more effectively because every gallon is certified to contain 250 billion bacteria. Here's how it works...
The Bacterial/Enzyme digestion process is responsible for the digestion of organic waste in aquaculture, agriculture, composting, livestock, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
Bacterial digestion is the process of bacteria consuming organic matter. Enzymes act to break the organic matter into water soluble nutrients, which the bacteria digests. Using complex chemical reactions, the organic waste is metabolized down to water and carbon dioxide (the final metabolic waste products), providing the bacteria with energy for growth and reproduction.
Aerobic bacteria require the presence of oxygen to live and function.
Anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen to live and function.
Organic waste is consumed by the bacteria, used as nutrients by the bacteria, and is no longer present to produce odors, sludge, pollution or unsightly mess.
"DIGEST PLUS" bacteria count and species: Every gallon is certifed to contain 250 billion bacteria. Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus Amuloliquifaciens, Bacillus Lichenformis, Bacillus megatherium, Pseudomonal fluorescens, Commomonas terrigena, Bacillus firmus.
Please view the
Technical Data Sheet for more information and applications.
Available in cases of 12 Quarts/Case - 4x1 Gallons/Case - 55 Gallon Drums
Pet Odor Eliminator, Microbial Remediation, Bacterial Digestion, Sewage Digester, Waste Digester, Carpet Cleaning Solution
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Posted by Barry Greenberg on Wed, Sep 07, 2011 @ 03:04 PM
Viral Gastroenteritis in the Workplace.
Viral Gastroenteritis, an irritation of the stomach or intestinal tract is becoming more common in the workplace. One reason is physical contact with contaminated surfaces, where workers, often in confined settings, rapidly spread the virus from person to person. Norovirus is a common name of this transmission. Most people experience this with extreme diarrhea, vomitting and stomach pain - (often referred to as stomach flu). Every year there are about 21 million cases caused by Norovirus. Unfortunately, there is no effective vaccine for its prevention.
Proper hand hygiene is your first level of protection: hand washing and the use of hand sanitizers.
You can eliminate contamination, when touching of surfaces where the virus is present with proper disinfection. That integrates a hospital-grade disinfectant, registered by the EPA for this particular virus. "RX-75" is such a product. Only 30 second contact time with "RX-75" is sufficient to safeguard your environment from the Norovirus. -When used as directed and detailed on the label, "RX-75" exhibits effective disinfectant activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (BCG), Norwalk virus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphyloccus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Methicillin resistant Enteroccus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin intermediate resistantStaphylococccus aureus (VISA), HIV-1 (associated with AIDS), Hepatititis A Virus (HAV) and Feline Calicivirus and meets the requirements for hospital use. Please see the Technical Data Sheet and the Product Efficacy Sheet for many additional product claims.
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Wed, Mar 09, 2011 @ 06:30 PM
- Uratic Salts Remover can quickly and efficiently resolve the problem of urinal drain lines that are completely blocked. Typically the obstruction is uratic salts and scale buildup. USR turns the carbonnates into soft citrates that dissolve in order to completely clear the drainpipes of all mineral deposits.
- Regular preventative maintenance of urinals is the most efficient and cost effective manner to prevent blockages and the foul odors that emit from these lines. Pouring 3-4 oz. of USR into your lines every two weeks will keep them running free of uratic salts. Please see our technical report.
- Our product has performed exceptionally in: theme parks, military, dorms, schools, factories, hotels, etc.
- Ordering from Chemex will ensure you get a fair price for your purchase and superior customer service.
We know how to keep your lines running free of harmful deposits.
Winter Special: Effective February 13th March 30th 2012
USR @ $89.70 per dozen Quarts -REQUIRES ORDER OF 2 DOZEN 
Posted by Barry Greenberg on Mon, Mar 07, 2011 @ 10:35 PM
- As you probably know, urinal drains block rather quickly. A uratic salts remover will be necessary to resove this ongoing problem. Develop a preventative maintenance routine, at least every two weeks, to treat your urinals with USR, uratic salts remover. Dosage is reliant on size of pipe and usage.
- Uric salts or uratic salts develop a tenacious scale buildup that can completely block your pipe. These minerals can actually dissolve your piping and connections over time, if not maintained regularly. (see scale & corrosion) -Using a uratic salts remover will open your clogged pipes and also remove the cause of foul odors.
- This problem is typically exacerbated when using waterfree urinals. Please see previous blog on this subject.
photo by editor B
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