FAOLEX - Glossary

cleaning agents/detergents (717)
    RT:  disinfection/disinfestation
      hazardous substances
      hygiene/sanitary procedures

    Chemical and biological agents to remove food residue, dirt, grease or other objectionable matter and/or reduce the number of micro-organisms to a level that does not compromise food safety and public health. Cleaning products may contain toxic chemicals, some of which emit volatile organic compounds causing respiratory, dermatological and environmental harm.

    French: produits de nettoyage/détergents
    Spanish: productos de limpieza/detergentes
    Arabic: مواد التنظيف / المنظفات
    Russian: чистящие средства/моющие средства
    Chinese: 清洁剂/洗涤剂

    AGROVOC: surfactants

    Used in domainRecords
    Environment gen. 23
    Food & nutrition 12
    Land & soil 1
    Sea 6
    Water 19
    Waste & hazardous substances 66
    ALL DOMAINS 146