Specifications for Protect - Food Grade No Rinse Sanitiser
Your kitchen’s knight in shining armour.
Protect is a food-grade no-rinse sanitiser that kills nasty bacteria and germs wherever food is manufactured, prepared or served. It is based on Benzalkonium Chloride (Quat) which provides effective microbiocidal activity at recommended dilutions whilst imparting no taste or tainting of food. Protect is designed to protect your food areas including surfaces, cutlery, dishes and cooking utensils.
Protect has been microbiologically tested to EN 1276:2019, and proven to kill a broad range of bacteria with outstanding results. It well exceeded the Option C TGA Disinfectant Test. Protect has been tested and proven to kill… Escherichia coli (E-Coli), Salmonella choleraesuis, Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus hirae.
Where to use
Protect is a hygienic sanitiser designed for use wherever food is manufactured, prepared or served like...
• Commercial kitchens and food manufacturers: Ideal for sanitising equipment, counters, floors and hard surfaces.
• Restaurants, canteens and lunchrooms - Excellent for sanitising tables, chairs, benches, walls and floors.
Protect is suitable on surfaces such as plastic, metal, stainless steel, ceramic, glass, enamel, laminate, timber, vinyl, painted surfaces, porcelain, epoxy/sealed surfaces, tiles, cutting boards and most washable surfaces.
The benefits
• Commercial Grade Disinfectant.
• Kills 99.999% of germs.
• Kills bacteria (E-Coli, Salmonella, Staph and more.)
• Fast. Effective. Safe.
• Spray and leave. No rinsing is required.
• Powerful super concentrate.
• Zero colour dyes.
• Zero Carcinogens.
• Fragrance-free. Odourless. Non-tainting.
• Approved for use in food processing facilities (Food Safety Declaration Certificate available on request.)
• Shelf life: Unopened drum = 2 years. Diluted product = 1 month.
• Safe to use on water cleanable surfaces.
• Precise dosage at recommended dilutions yields 200ppm Quaternary Ammonium Compound.
• Does not contain phenolics or chlorine.
• Eco-friendly. 100% biodegradable.
• 100% cruelty-free and never tested on animals.
• Australian-made and owned.
No Rinse Surface Sanitising
1. Remove all foodstuff and packaging from the area.
2. Clean surfaces and equipment to be sanitized thoroughly and allow to dry. Ensure that the surfaces have been rinsed thoroughly and are free of detergent residue.
3. Dilute at 250:1 (250 parts water to 1 part Protect). That's 4ml of Protect per 1L of water.
4. Apply the diluted solution to the area and/or equipment to be sanitised (e.g. bench, floor, tub, cutting board, freezer, plate, bowl, utensil, equipment) using a cloth, spray bottle, bucket, dipping tub or spraying system.
5. Do not rinse. Allow to dry and/or dwell overnight.
6. No rinsing is required once dry, then proceed with food preparation.
Sink Dishwash Final Rinse Sanitiser (Utensil Sanitiseation)
1. Clean and rinse the item(s) to be sanitized thoroughly and allow to dry.
2. Dilute at 50:1 (50 parts water to 1 part Protect). That's 20ml of Protect per 1L of water. Add the correct amount of Protect to the separate, final rinse water sink or tub.
3. Test with micro quat paper to ensure the correct Quat level.
4. Totally immerse and soak pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, cutting boards and utensils for at least 10 minutes.
5. Do not rinse. Allow to dry.
6. Proceed with food preparation.
Handy hints
• For best results, use freshly diluted solutions. The shelf life of diluted Protect is 1 month and an unopened drum is 2 years.
• When manually filling bottles, buckets or tanks, add the water first and chemical last to prevent foaming and splashes.
• The correct dilution rate for Protect when needing it to perform as a Commercial Grade Disinfectant is 50:1 (50 parts water to 1 part Protect). That's 20ml of Protect per 1L of water.
What are the Quaternary Ammonium Compound (QUAT) levels on Protect?
At a dilution rate of 250:1 XO2® Protect will achieve approximately 200ppm of Quaternary Ammonium Compound. Dilutions of up to 500:1 can be used and will be effective at sanitising. Should you require a precise quat level (ppm), test with micro quat paper to ensure your diluted solution is correct.
Can I use Protect as a cleaner and a sanitiser?
Yes you can, but it's not made to clean. Protect is a specialty no-rinse sanitiser. It doesn't have cleaning agents in it so the cleaning results won't be as good as Cleansan. Cleaning agents will leave an unwanted residue if not rinsed and so that's why we don't put them in there.
Cleansan is designed to be a multi-purpose cleaner and a sanitiser for food areas and will be most effective for removing grease, grime, oils and food spills. A professional and hygienic food area will use both Protect and Cleansan as part of an effective cleaning plan. And for heavy-duty cleaning and degreasing, a lot of places will use our pro Foam instead of Cleansan.
When does Protect need to be rinsed from a surface?
If using Protect at the recommended dilutions you do not need to rinse the surface. If you choose to use Protect at a dilution stronger than 50:1 (more chemical, less water) you will need to rinse all surfaces with potable water to remove residues of the solution prior to commencing operations.
