Dust entry

Disinfectant mist

Airborne aerosol generated when disinfectants are applied by mist or pressure spraying in food and drink manufacturing.

Airborne form

mistaerosol

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

skin irritationeye irritationrespiratory irritationwhole-body exposure concern

Evidence

The UK HSE states that mist and foam spraying of disinfectants generates an aerosol likely to produce whole-body exposure, with greater risk from pressure mist spraying, and calls for suitable personal and respiratory protective equipment based on the product and work conditions.

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This generates aerosol likely to produce whole-body exposure to the disinfectants. A greater risk is presented by pressure mist spraying where higher levels of aerosol will be generated. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) should be provided.

Controls

use enclosed or low-aerosol application methods
avoid pressure mist spraying where feasible
provide suitable respiratory protection
protect skin and eyes
follow product-specific COSHH assessment