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Theochem Laboratories Lemon APD

Lemon APD is an economical formulation designed for the food service industry. It is an all-purpose disinfectant, sanitizer, fungicide, and virucide.

Product Type: Cleaner, Deodorizers, Disinfectant Products, Institutional Cleaners, Sanitizers

Application Area: Hard Surfaces

Features: Fungus Resistant, Neutralizes Odor

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Identification & Functionality

Active Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18)
Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride 0.78%
Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14)
Dimethyl Ethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride 0.78%
Other Ingredients 98.44%
Total 100.00%

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Information
  • Disinfection Performance In Institutions - (Hospitals, Dental Offices, Nursing Homes, and Other Health Care Institutions AND NON-MEDICAL FACILITIES (Schools, Restaurants, Food Services, Beverage, Food Processing Plants and Other Non-Medical Facilities): This product kills the following bacteria in 10 minutes at 4 oz. per gallon of water with 5% soil on hard, non-porous surfaces: Corynebacterium ammoniagenes (ATCC 6872), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 29212), Enterococcus faecalis (VRE) Vancomycin Resistant (ATCC 51299), Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229), Klebsiella pneumonia (ATCC 4352), Legionella pneumophila (ATCC 33153), Proteus mirabilis (ATCC 9240), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442), Salmonella enterica (ATCC 10708), Salmonella schottmuelleri (ATCC 8759), Serratia marcescens (ATCC 14756), Shigella dysenteriae (ATCC 11835), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Methicillin-resistant (ATCC 33592), Staphylococcus aureus (CA MRSA) Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant and Streptococcus salivarius (ATCC 7073)
  • Virucidal* Performance - This product kills the following viruses in 10 minutes at 4 oz. per gallon of water with 5% soil on hard, non-porous surfaces: Avian Influenza A Virus (H5N1), Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus (VR-733), Herpes Simplex Type 2 Virus (VR-734), Hepatitis B Virus** (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus** (HCV), Human Coronavirus (VR-740), Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1‡ (HIV-1) (AIDS Virus) (Strain IIIRF), Influenza A/Hong Kong (H1N1) (VR-544) and Vaccinia Virus (VR-119)
  • Non-food Contact Sanitizing Performance - This product is an effective one-step sanitizer in 1 minute at 6 oz. per gallon of water 5% soil on hard, non-porous surfaces against Klebsiella pneumonia (ATCC 4352) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538)
  • Fungicidal Performance - This product kills the following fungi in 10 minutes at 4 oz. per gallon of water on hard, non-porous surfaces: Trichophyton mentagrophytes (ATCC 9533) Athlete’s foot fungus is a cause of Ringworm

‡ Indicates a 2 minute contact time is required for this claim.

** Indicates that a dilution of 6 oz. per gal. of water is required for this claim

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Application Method
Direction for Use

For Use As A One-step Disinfectant/virucide* Cleaner

Prepare a use solution of 4 oz. of this product per gal. of water for effectiveness against designated
public health viruses on the label.
**For HBV and HCV use a 6 oz. per gal. prepared use solution.

  • Pre-clean heavily soiled areas.
  • Apply use solution to disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces with a sponge, brush, cloth, mop, by immersion, auto scrubber, mechanical spray device, coarse pump or trigger spray device. For spray applications, spray 6-8 inches from the surface. Do not breathe spray.
  • Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes.
  • Wipe dry with a clean cloth or allow to air dry. Rinsing of floors is not necessary unless they are to be waxed or polished.
  • Prepare a fresh solution daily or when visibly dirty

*Kills HIV, HBV And HCV On Pre-cleaned Hard, Non-porous Surfaces/objects Previously Soiled With Blood/body Fluids

in health care settings or other settings in which there is an expected likelihood of soiling of hard, non-porous surfaces/objects with blood or body fluids and in which the surfaces/objects likely to be soiled with blood or body fluids can be associated with the potential for transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1, associated with AIDS), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).


Special Instructions For Cleaning And Decontamination Against HIV-1, HBV And HCV On Surfaces/objects Soiled With Blood/body Fluids

Personal Protection - Wear protective latex gloves, gowns, masks and eye protection. Cleaning Procedure: Blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from hard, non porous surfaces and objects before application of this product. Disposal of Infectious Materials: Blood and other body fluids, cleaning materials and clothing must be autoclaved and disposed of according to federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste disposal. Contact Time: Allow a hard, non-porous surface to remain wet for 2 minutes to kill HIV and 10 minutes for all other organisms.


Special Instructions For Cleaning And Decontamination Against HIV-1, HBV And HCV On Surfaces/objects Soiled With Blood/body Fluids

  • Personal Protection - Wear protective latex gloves, gowns, masks and eye protection.
  • Cleaning Procedure - Blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from hard, non-porous surfaces and objects before application of this product.
  • Disposal of Infectious Materials - Blood and other body fluids, cleaning materials and clothing must be autoclaved and disposed of according to federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste disposal.
  • Contact Time - Allow a hard, non-porous surface to remain wet for 2 minutes to kill HIV and 10 minutes for all other organisms.

Non-food Contact Sanitizing

Pre-clean heavily soiled areas. Add 6 oz. of this product per gal. of water. Apply the solution to hard, non-porous surfaces with a sponge, brush, cloth, mop, by immersion, auto scrubber, mechanical spray device, coarse pump or trigger spray device. For spray applications, spray 6-8 inches from the surface. Do not breathe spray. Treated surfaces must remain wet for 1 minute. Prepare a fresh solution daily or when visibly dirty


For Use As A Disinfectant In Food Service Establishments

  • Pre-clean heavily soiled areas.
  • Apply use solution of 4 oz. per gal. of water to disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces with a sponge, brush, cloth, mop, by immersion, auto scrubber, mechanical spray device, coarse pump or trigger spray device. For spray applications, spray 6 - 8 inches from the surface. Do not breathe spray.
  • Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes.
  • Wipe dry with a clean cloth or allow to air dry. Rinsing of floors is not necessary unless they are to be waxed or polished.
  • When disinfecting food contact surfaces used for food preparation, rinse surfaces thoroughly with potable water. This product must not be used to clean the following surfaces: utensils, glassware, dishes or interior surfaces of processing equipment.
  • Prepare a fresh solution daily or when visibly dirty.

For Use As A General Cleaner And/or Deodorizer

Apply use solution of 4 oz. of this product per gal. of water to hard, non-porous surfaces. Wipe up excess liquid with a paper towel or allow to air dry. For heavy-duty use, apply 8 oz. of this product per gal. of water to clean hard, non-porous surfaces.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Lemon Citrus
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH9.0 - 11.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Important Safety Information
  • First Aid - In case of emergency, call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
  • If In Eyes - Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
  • If On Skin - Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • If Inhaled -Move person to fresh air. If the person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
  • Note To Physician - Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

4/1 Gallon, 5 Gallon Pail & 55 Gallon Drum

Storage & Handling

Storage & Disposal
  • Pesticide Storage - Store only in the original container. Keep this product under locked storage sufficient to make it inaccessible to children or persons unfamiliar with its proper use.
  • Pesticide Disposal - Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions.
  • Container Handling - Non-Refillable Container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Follow Pesticide Disposal instructions for rinsate disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration.