Industrial machinery cleaning: use an approved procedure
Obtain the equipment manufacturer’s cleaning instructions and have the workplace safety team review the intended product and safety data sheet. Compatibility, exposure controls, and equipment shutdown requirements must be addressed in a site-specific procedure. This article is not a machinery-cleaning protocol.
Do not mix cleaning products
Do not mix cleaning chemicals. Do not combine hydrogen peroxide with vinegar, bleach, ammonia, or other cleaning products. Do not apply it over another cleaner or its residue. Follow the product label and the material manufacturer’s care instructions rather than a homemade mixture.
Do not improvise chemical mixtures, concentrations, sprays, or vapor treatments. Peroxide is an oxidizer and can react with materials encountered around machinery. Do not assume it is non-corrosive or harmless to workers.
Handling precautions
Hydrogen peroxide is not harmless. Avoid ingestion and contact with skin or eyes. Follow the product label and safety data sheet for handling, protective equipment, ventilation, storage, and first aid. Do not assume that dilution or ventilation makes a chemical mixture safe.
Keep cleaning products in their original labeled containers, secured away from children and pets. Follow the manufacturer’s storage directions. Do not ingest hydrogen peroxide.
Cleaning is not a disinfection claim
This article does not establish that a particular peroxide product disinfects, sanitizes, prevents illness, or is appropriate for food contact. Any such use requires the applicable product instructions and supporting evidence; an ingredient name or a study of another formulation is not enough.
