Cos012 Dual Barber Shop and Cosmetology Salon License Application pub

82.100. Health and Safety Definitions. 

(Rule effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 1297; amended effective August 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 5947; amended 

effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 9966; amended effective February 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 319) 

 

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indi-

cates otherwise. 

(1) Chlorine bleach solutions--A chemical used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous sur-

faces; solution should be mixed fresh at least once per day. As used in this chapter, chlorine bleach solutions fall into three 

categories based on concentration and exposure time: 

(A) Low level disinfection (100 - 200 ppm)--Add two teaspoons household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. 

Soak 10 minutes minimum. 

(B) High level disinfection (1,000 ppm)--Add one-third (1/3) cup household (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. 

Soak 20 minutes minimum. 

(C) Blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection (5,000 ppm)--Add one-and-three-quarters (1 ¾) cups house-

hold (5.25%) bleach to one gallon water. Also referred to as 10% bleach solution. 

(2) Clean or cleansing--Washing with liquid soap and water, detergent, antiseptics, or other adequate methods to remove 

all visible debris or residue. Cleansing is not disinfection. 

(3) Disinfect or disinfection--The use of chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and other non-porous surfaces to 

render an item safe for handling, use, and disposal. 

(4) Disinfectant--In this chapter, one of the following department-approved chemicals: 

(A) an EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant used in accordance with the manufac-

turer’s instructions; 

(B) a chlorine bleach solution used in accordance with this chapter; or 

(C) an Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a concentration of at 

least 90%. 

(5) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant--When used according to manufacturer’s instruc-

tions, a chemical that is a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect implements and non-porous surfac-

es. 

(6) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohol--Isopropyl alcohol used at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol used at a con-

centration of at least 90% are chemicals that are a low-level disinfectant used to destroy bacteria and to disinfect imple-

ments. 

(7) Multi-use items--Items constructed of hard materials with smooth surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic typically for 

use on more than one client. The term includes but is not limited to such items as clippers, scissors, combs, nippers, and 

some nails files. 

(8) Single-use items--Porous items made or constructed of cloth, wood, or other absorbent materials having rough surfaces 

usually intended for single use including but not limited to such items as tissues, orangewood sticks, cotton balls, some buff-

er blocks, and gauze. 

(9) Sterilize or sterilization--To eliminate all forms of bacteria or other microorganisms by use of an autoclave or dry heat 

sterilizer, 

(10) Sanitize or sanitization--To reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by use of an ultraviolet sanitizer. 

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82.101. Health and Safety Standards-Department-Approved Disinfectants. 

(Rule effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 1297; amended 

effective August 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 5947)

 

 

(a) EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectants shall be used as follows: 

(1) Implements and surfaces shall first be thoroughly cleaned of all visible debris prior to disinfection. EPA-

registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectants become inactivated and ineffective when visibly 

contaminated with debris, hair, dirt and particulates. 

(2) Some disinfectants may be sprayed on the instruments, tools, or equipment to be disinfected. 

(3) Disinfectants in which implements are to be immersed shall be prepared fresh daily or more often if solu-

tion becomes diluted or soiled. 

(4) In all cases the disinfectant shall be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendation or other 

guidance in this rule. 

(5) These chemicals are harsh and may affect the long term use of scissors and other sharp objects. There-

fore, the Department recommends leaving items in solution in accordance with the manufacturers’ recommen-

dation for effective disinfection. 

(b) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be used as follows: 

(1) Chlorine bleach at the appropriate concentration is an effective disinfectant for all purposes in a salon. 

(2) Chlorine bleach solutions shall be mixed daily. 

(3) Chlorine bleach shall be kept in a closed covered container and not exposed to sunlight. 

(4) Chlorine bleach may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects so the Department does 

not recommend leaving items in bleach solution beyond 2 minutes for effective disinfection (5 minutes if disin-

fecting for blood contamination). 

(5) Chlorine bleach vapors might react with vapors from other chemicals. Therefore chlorine bleach shall not 

be placed or stored near other chemicals used in salons (i.e. acrylic monomers, alcohol, or other disinfecting 

products) or near flame. 

(6) Used or soiled chlorine bleach solution shall be properly disposed of each day. 

(c) Isopropyl or Ethyl alcohols shall be used as follows: 

(1) isopropyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 70% and ethyl alcohol at a concentration of at least 90% 

are low-level disinfectants. 

(2) Alcohol shall not be used to clean and disinfect blood or body fluid. 

(3) All alcohol shall be kept in a covered container. Alcohol deteriorates in some plastics, metals and rubber 

items. 

(4) Alcohol may affect the long-term use of scissors and other sharp objects. 

(5) The Department recommends leaving items in alcohol in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommen-

dation for effective disinfection. When using alcohol on surfaces other than non-porous materials, the time of 

contact shall be between 1 to 3 minutes after proper cleaning that removed all visible debris. 

(6) Alcohol may be sprayed onto porous or absorbent surfaces after cleaning, with contact time on the sur-

face of the item for at least 1 minute, provided the porous items have not contacted broken or unhealthy skin 

or nails. 

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