USDA Chemical Classifications

USDA Chemical Classifications

 

A1

General cleaning agents for all surfaces in all areas, also for steam cleaners and mechanical cleaning devices. Requires potable rinse.

E2

Handwashing and sanitizing compounds.

A2

Soak tank cleaners, steam cleaners and mechanical cleaners in all areas.

E4

Hand creams, lotions and cleaners.

A3

Acid cleaners for use in all areas.

F1

Non residual pesticides for use in areas other than edible product processing areas.

A4

Floor and wall cleaners for use in all areas.

F2

Residual pesticides for use in areas other than edible product processing areas.

A5

Floor and wall cleaners for use in subfreezing temperature areas.

G6

Compounds for treating boilers and steam lines where steam may contact edible products; cooling systems where treated water may not contact edible products.

A7

Metal cleaners and polishes for non-food contact surfaces.

G7

Compounds for treating boilers, steam lines and cooling systems where steam and water may not contact edible products.

A8

Degreasers and carbon removers for cooking and smoking equipment, utensils and related surfaces.

H1

Lubricants with incidental food contact.

B1

Laundry compounds for fabric that may contact food.

H2

Lubricants with no food contact.

C1

Cleaning compounds for all surfaces in inedible processing areas, non-processing areas and exterior areas.

K1

Solvents and solvent degreasers for use in non-processing areas.

C2

Compounds for use in toilets and/or dressing rooms.

K2

Solvents for cleaning electronic instruments.

C3

Paint removers for use in non-processing areas.

K3

Adhesive or glue removers.

D1

Sanitizers for all surfaces always requiring a rinse.

L1

Compounds for use in sewage and/or drain lines.

D2

Sanitizers for all surfaces not always requiring a rinse.

L2

Enzymatic compounds for use in sewer and/or drain lines.

E1

Handwashing compounds for use in all areas.

P1

Compounds requiring letter indicating authorized use.