Under California regulations, what is the MINIMUM contact time a multi-use tool must remain fully immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant?
a.1 minute
b.30 minutes
c.60 minutes
d.10 minutes
Explanation
California regulation requires multi-use implements be totally immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant for at least 10 minutes (or the time specified on the product label, if longer).
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