BARBICIDE - Salon Disinfectant - Anti-rust Formula - 128 Fl. Oz. (3.78L)
Barbicide, and other disinfecting solutions, are intended to clean non-porous items in order to maintain state hygienic regulations. Disinfectants such as barbicide destroy bacteria, viruses, and fungi that could impact the health of barbershop clients.
Barbicide is a United States Environmental Protection Agency–approved combination germicide, pseudomonacide, fungicide, and a viricide effective against HIV-1, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Its active ingredient is alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (5.12% by volume); sodium nitrite and blue dye are also present.
It signifies a safe, clean environment for everything from a haircut to a pedicure. All BARBICIDE® products are EPA Registered disinfectants, designed to meet the needs of state boards and assures consumer disinfection is an important part of your business.
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes Skin irritation. Causes Serious Eye irritation. Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces.
Soaking in Barbicide
Soaking any sort of metal in water or liquid can cause your hair scissors to rust over time. Barbicide is great to use on your shears like cleaning alcohol with the cotton ball trick but you should not over use this product as again it can cause hair scissors to rust over time.
If you are using BARBICIDE® TB, you should only leave your items in the solution for the required 10 minutes and then remove promptly, as BARBICIDE® TB can damage plastics after prolonged contact.
Barbicide's active ingredient is alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, so it has a clean, antiseptic smell.
Those ten minutes (contact time) will ensure all the pathogens on the label are eradicated. Once the contact time is complete, remove the implements and rinse them with water. Store the tools in an air-tight container until you are ready to use them again.
*Skin Contact * Eye Contact *Ingestion *Inhalation Carcinogenicity: NO ingredients listed as carcinogens by the NTP (National Toxicology Program) or the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) or regulated by OSHA. Health Hazards: Irritating to skin and eyes.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Conditions for safe storage: Store in cool, dry and well ventilated place.
The steps to proper disinfection are as follows:
Immerse, wipe or spray your item with an appropriate disinfectant (BARBICIDE®) Adhere to contact time listed on the label. It might say something like “ensure the item is fully immersed for 10 minutes” or “surface must stay visibly wet for 2 full minutes”.
FAQ: How often should I change my Barbicide solution? A: EVERYDAY! Also when contaminated or diluted incorrectly!
Safety Precautions for Handling and Disposing of Barbicide
Do not pour Barbicide directly down a sink or into a storm drain—doing so risks the contamination of groundwater and surface water sources.
Step 1: Clean brushes first to remove hair and debris. using soap and water or a cleaner such as Ship-Shape. Step 2: Pop off the cushion and barrel and drop them. into properly mixed BARBICIDE® solution.
Disinfect with Barbicide. Let your tweezers jump in the pool! Soak them fully in Barbicide solution after each client. However, we donotadvise leaving tweezers in Barbicide for extended periods of time (over 3 hours), which can affect the enamel of your tweezers.
Barbicide, an EPA registered product, is the most commonly used beauty salon disinfectant that kills germs and fungi. While regular alcohol can only kill certain germs, Barbicide is a higher grade disinfectant and kills viruses too.
DISINFECTS & LUBRICATES: Effective bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal* and tubercu locidal action. A thin film of lubricant remains behind to reduce friction and permit clippers to run smoother.
Ingredients. Active Ingredients: Alkyl (50% C, 40% C, 10% C), Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Cloride (5.12%). Inert Ingredients: (94.8%) contains Sodium Nitrate.
BARBICIDE® is known worldwide as the ultimate product for EPA registered disinfection in salons, barbershops and spas. The iconic blue liquid is trusted and effective earning its reputation for creating a safe and clean salon.
Q: “My Barbicide TB is cloudy, is there something wrong with it?” L: Barbicide TB (formerly called Barbicide Plus), when mixed properly should be cloudy… so you are doing it right! Also.. don't expect it to look the iconic blue color… it looks more like cloudy water with a hint of purple.
If the tool/implement does not require immersion and your state allows for spray disinfection, mix a bottle of Barbicide and use it as a spray, adhering to the 10 minute contact time.
When cleaning your scissors, it's important not to leave them soaking overnight, as this can damage the blades and cause them to rust. Using a good and safe disinfectant, such as Barbicide, is all you need to clean your scissors without damaging them.