Description & Purpose: PERACTIF 5000 is recommended for use on precleaned surfaces such as equipment, pipelines, tanks, vats, filters, evaporators, pasteurizers, and aseptic equipment in dairies, breweries, wineries, beverage and food processing/packing plants, egg processing/packing equipment surfaces, and eating establishments. This product is effective as a sanitizer when solution is prepared in water of up to 400 ppm hardness as CaCO3.
PERACTIF 5000 also designed to reduce spoilage and harmful microorganisms on raw foods and sanitize food processing equipment surfaces, including ice machines. It is the only line of peroxyacetic antimicrobial treatments available today that can be used on all types of raw food products, including meat, poultry and seafood, along with whole and cut fruits and vegetables
NOTE: FOR MECHANICAL OPERATIONS prepared use solution may not be reused for sanitizing but may be reused for other purposes such as cleaning.
FOR MANUAL OPERATIONS fresh sanitizing solutions should be prepared daily or more often if the solution becomes diluted or soiled.
SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: This product can be used in Federally Inspected Meat and Poultry Facilities as a sanitizer. Prior to sanitizing, remove gross food particles, then wash with a detergent solution, followed by a potable water rinse. Sanitize with a concentration of 1.0-2.4 oz. This product dissolved in 6 gallons of water (0.13%-.31% v/v concentration, or 82-197 ppm active Peracetic acid). At this dilution this product is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Listeria monocytogenes. Use immersion, coarse spray or circulation techniques as appropriate to the equipment. All surfaces should be exposed to sanitizing solution for a period of at least 60 seconds or more if specified by a governing code. Drain any excess solution. Do not rinse.
SANITIZATION OF CONVEYORS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, FRUIT, NUTS AND VEGETABLES: This product is effective against the gram negative and gram positive organisms Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesius, Escherichia and Listeria monocytogenes. For use in the static or continuous sanitizing, washing or rinsing of conveyors, slicers, saws, and equipment, apply a solution of this product using 1.0-2.4 oz. per 6 gallons of water (82 ppm to 197 ppm active Peracetic acid). Apply sanitizer solution to the return portion of the conveyor or equipment using coarse spray or similar means of wetting surfaces, so as to affect draining and prevent puddling. Allow sanitizer to thoroughly wet surface for a minimum 60 seconds contact time. No rinse is needed.
SANITIZING OF CASING, SHELL OR HATCHING EGGS: To sanitize clean shell eggs intended for food or food products, spray with a solution of this product by diluting 1.0-2.4 oz. product with 6 gallons of potable water (providing 82-197 ppm Peracetic acid). The solution must be equal to or warmer than the eggs, but not to exceed 130º F. Wet eggs thoroughly and allow to drain. Eggs that have been sanitized with this product may be broken for use in the manufacture of egg products without a prior potable water rinse. Eggs must be reasonably dry before casing or breaking. The sanitizing solution must not be reused for sanitizing eggs. For hatching eggs apply the sanitizing solution as eggs are gathered or prior to setting using a coarse spray or flood so as to lightly wet egg shell surfaces. Allow to drain dry.
SANITIZING EATING, DRINKING AND FOOD PREP UTENSILS: Remove gross food particles by a prescrape, a preflush and when necessary, a presoak treatment. Wash with a recommended detergent. Rinse with clean water. Sanitize using a solution of 1.0 oz. this product dissolved in 6 gallons of water. Immerse all utensils for at least 60 seconds or contact time specified by a governing sanitary code. Drain excess solution.
SANITIZING TABLEWARE: For sanitizing tableware in low temperature ware washing machines, inject this product into the final rinse water at a concentration of 1.0 oz. this product dissolved in 6 gallons of water. Do not exceed 0.13 % v/v. Air dry. To insure that this product sanitizer concentration does not fall below 0.1%, periodically test the rinse solution with a suitable test kit and adjust the dispensing rate accordingly. Consult your technical service representative for assistance and further information on sanitizing tableware in ware washing machines.
FOGGING IN FILLING, PACKAGING, AND DISPENSING ROOMS OR AREAS: This product is used as an adjunct to acceptable manual cleaning and disinfection of room surfaces. Prior to fogging remove food products and packaging materials from the room or area or carefully protect them. Fog desired areas using one quart of a 0.3% to 1.5% solution of this product (2 oz. to 10 oz this product per 5 gallons of water) per 1000 cu. ft. of room area. Conventional corrosion resistant fogging devices are recommended. Vacate the area of all personnel prior to, during and after fogging until the hydrogen peroxide concentration is below 0.5 ppm, or there is no strong odor present, characteristic of acetic acid. Allow surfaces to drain thoroughly before operations are resumed. For food contact surfaces, concentrations above 2.4 oz. of this product per 6 gallons of water require a sterile or sanitizing rinse prior to resuming operations.
FINAL SANITIZING BOTTLE RINSE: This product may be used as a final sanitizer rinse, followed by adequate draining, for returnable and non-returnable bottles at a 0.13%- 0.31% dilution (1.0 oz.-2.4 oz this product in 6 gallons of water), which yields 82 ppm-197 ppm active Peracetic acid.
ANTIMICROBIAL RINSE OF PRECLEANED OR NEW RETURNABLE OR NONRETURNABLE CONTAINERS: To reduce the numbers of beverage spoilage organisms, including Byssochlamys fulva, Aspergillus niger, and Bacillus subtilis use a 2% to 3% v/v solution, which equals 1120-1700 ppm Peracetic acid (2.5-3.8 oz. to 1 gallon of water) of this product at a temperature range of 46°-60° C for 15 seconds. Higher dilutions of 1 oz. per gallon of water is effective against Aspergillus niger and Byssochlamys fulva at 60° C. After adequate draining, rinse interior container surfaces with sterile or potable water.
NON FOOD CONTACT HARD SURFACE DISINFECTION: Combination Disinfection and Cleaning: This product disinfects as it cleans in one operation. This product can be used to disinfect floors, walls and other hard nonporous surfaces such as tables, chairs, countertops, bathroom fixtures, sinks, bed frames, shelves, racks, carts, refrigerators, coolers, tile, linoleum, vinyl, glazed porcelain, and use sites on this label made of plastic, stainless steel, or glass. Areas of use in hospitals use this product for surgical and obstetrical suites; housekeeping services; physical therapy departments; nursing services; autopsy facilities. Also use this product in nursing homes, other health-care facilities, schools, colleges, veterinary clinics, animal life science laboratories, industrial facilities, dietary areas, office buildings, recreational facilities, retail and wholesale establishments. This product is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Escherichia coli O157:H7at 0.23%- 3% v/v (1.5-20 oz./5 gal.) in hard water (400 ppm as CaCO3) and 5% organic soil loading on hard nonporous surfaces. For heavily soiled areas a pre-cleaning step is required, followed by a potable water rinse. Apply solution with a mop, cloth, sponge, brush, etc… or by soaking or immersion so as to wet all surfaces thoroughly. Allow to remain wet for 10 minutes, then remove solution and entrapped soil with a clean wet mop, cloth, wet vacuum pickup, or by draining. Surfaces that may directly or indirectly contact food must be rinsed with potable water before operations resume. A rinse for non-food contact surfaces is optional. Prepare a fresh solution daily or when it becomes soiled or diluted.
DISINFECTION OF ANIMAL AND POULTRY PREMISES, TRUCKS, COOPS AND CRATES: This product is designed for use in animal hospitals, animal laboratories, kennels, pet shops, zoos, pet animal quarters, poultry premises, poultry hatcheries, and livestock quarters. When used as directed, this product is specifically designed to disinfect, deodorize and clean inanimate, hard, surfaces such as walls, floors, sink tops, furniture, operating tables, kennel runs, cages and feeding equipment. In addition this product will deodorize those areas which are generally hard to keep smelling fresh, such as garbage storage areas, empty garbage bins and cans, and any other areas which are prone to odors caused by microorganisms.
Disinfection of Poultry Premises: For heavily soiled areas, a pre-cleaning step is required. Prepare a fresh solution for each use. Remove all poultry and feeds from premises, trucks, coops and crates. Remove all litter and droppings from floors, walls and surfaces of facilities occupied or traversed by poultry. Empty all troughs, racks and other feeding and watering appliances. Thoroughly clean all surfaces with a detergent and rinse with water. Saturate surfaces with a 0.31-1.25% v/v (2.0-8.0 oz./5gal.) solution of this product for a period of 10 minutes. Thoroughly scrub treated feed racks, troughs, automatic feeders, fountains and waters with a detergent and rinse with potable water before reuse. Ventilate buildings, coops and other closed spaces. Do not house poultry or employ equipment until treatment has been absorbed, set or dried. All treated equipment that will contact food, feed, or drinking water must be rinsed with potable water before reuse. See your technical representative for specific recommendations for all cleaning and rinsing requirements.
Disinfection And Deodorizing Of Animal Housing Facilities (Barns, Kennels, Hutches, Etc.): Remove animals and feed from premises, vehicles, and enclosures. Remove litter, waste matter from floors, walls and surfaces of barns, pens, stalls, chutes, and other facilities and fixtures occupied or traversed by animals. Empty all troughs, racks and other feeding and watering equipment. Thoroughly clean all surfaces with soap or detergent and rinse with water. Saturate surfaces by applying a 0.31% (2.0 oz./5 gal.) solution of this product with a mop, brush or coarse spray. Wet all surfaces and allow to remain wet for 10 minutes. Immerse all halters, ropes, and other types of equipment used in handling and restraining animals, as well as forks, shovels and scrapers used for removing litter and manure. Ventilate buildings and other closed spaces. Do not house livestock or employ equipment until treatment has been absorbed, set, or dried. Thoroughly scrub all treated feed racks, mangers, troughs, automatic feeders, fountains and waters with soap or detergent, and rinse with potable water before reuse.
CONTROL OF SLIME FORMING BACTERIA IN RECIRCULATING AND COOLING WATER SYSTEMS (COOLING TOWERS, EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS, PASTEURIZERS AND AIR WASHERS): Severely fouled systems should be cleaned before adding the this product solution. This product should be added in the system directly and not mixed with any other chemicals or additives. Discontinue the use of chlorine or bromine products prior to using this product. Contamination with other chemicals could result in product decomposition. Add this product at a point in the system where uniform mixing and even distribution will occur. For slug treatment add 20 oz. of product per 1000 gallons of process water. Repeat as necessary until microbiological control is evident. Thereafter, to maintain control, use 0.3 to 1.5 lbs. (4.0-17.5 fl. oz.) of this product per 1000 gallons of process water (2-9 ppm active Peracetic acid) as a continuous or intermittent slug treatment. Continuous dosing methods usually require 2-5 ppm active Peracetic acid (4.0-10.2 fl. oz. per 1000 gal of process water) to achieve adequate control.
FRESH PRODUCTS
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WATER TREATMENT: This product may be used to help control spoilage or decay-causing bacteria and fungi in water or ice that contacts raw, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. The commodity should be continuously sprayed, using coarse spray, or submerged using a solution containing 1 oz. this product per 20 gallons of water. Adjust dose as necessary to maintain no more than 25 ppm active Peracetic acid. Remove excess water or allow to drain. If using the submersion method, replace with a fresh solution as necessary, or when it becomes visibly soiled. A final potable water rinse is not necessary. At this dilution this product is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Listeria monocytogenes.
FRESH MEAT, SEA FOOD, CARCUS TREATMENT
Antimicrobial spraying is approved by Health Canada as a processing aid to control harmful bacteria on meat surfaces post slaughter. A dilute PERACTIF 5000 is sprayed on carcasses, internal organs and meat parts.
This Organic acids solution is usually applied with a garden sprayer or automatic pump. It takes from 30 seconds to 2 minutes to treat a carcass
Benefits of PERACTIF 5000
this spray will improve meat safety by reducing bacteria- up to a 99 per cent reduction of bacteria on carcass surfaces, internal organs and parts, safe and easy to use, extends shelf life of the meat by several days and low cost – a few pennies to dimes per carcass cost.
How to apply
Hand applicator: “garden” sprayer. Low volume – takes a few minutes to achieve adequate coverage on a carcass
Automatic pump: Delivers large volume of antimicrobial solution spray on carcasses in a short time. Better coverage and is more efficient than a hand sprayer. saves time for the operator
For Better results
- Clean and sanitize the facility and equipment thoroughly and consistently. Workers wear clean clothing and follow strict personal hygiene requirements.
- Implement sanitary carcass dressing activities focusing on key steps such as hide removal and evisceration to reduce contamination.
- Prior to washing, trim carcasses carefully to remove any visible contamination.
- Thoroughly wash the carcasses with potable warm water.
- Apply an PERACTIF 5000 spray on the carcass surface to reduce harmful bacteria.
- Chill the carcass as quickly as possible.
0.2- 0.4% 8L of PERACTIF 5000 (around 100-200ppm) for 10-30seconds will treat approximately 10 pigs or 5 beef carcass. At this dilution this product is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella choleraesuis, and Listeria monocytogenes.
Maximum concentrations for meat carcasses, parts, and organs: Peroxyacetic acids 220 ppm, hydrogen peroxide 75 ppm; Maximum concentrations for poultry carcasses, parts, and organs:
Peroxyacetic acids 220 ppm, hydrogen peroxide 110 ppm.
*8L of PERACTIF 5000 (around 200ppm) for 10-30seconds will treat approximately 10 pigs or 5 beef carcass*
Precaution: Do not get into eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing in vapour. Do not ingest. Keep container closed. Wear protective gloves/clothing. Do not mix with other chemical products.
