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Calcium Carbonate an insoluble compound that occurs naturally as chalk and limestone that results from the reaction of sodium carbonate and the hard water ion. Capital Assets Assets of a long-life nature used in the production of income, such as machinery, buildings, equipment, land, etc. Must be distinguished from inventory. Carnauba Natural polishing wax which is derived from the leaves of the carnauba palm tree in Brazil. Carpet Freshener a product designed to counteract malodors in carpets. Carrier a person in apparent good health who carries a pathogenic microorganism (germ). Cash Flow Your profits before deductions of non cash items such as depreciation, this figure shows the flow of cash through your company. Castile Originally soap made from olive oil in Castile, Spain. Now refers to any mild soap made from vegetable oils as well. Catalyst A substance which initiates a chemical reaction in which it does not take part. Cationic Surfactant a surfactant that is from a positively charge ionic group. The most common cationic surfactants are known as quaternary ammonium compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. These are used as disinfectants and sanitizing products. Caustic Strong base (alkaline) substance which irritates the skin. When the term is used alone it usually refers to caustic soda ( sodium hydroxide) which is used in manufacturing hard soap. It also refers to the caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) which is used in manufacturing soft soap. Chelating Agent an organic sequestering agent used to inactivate hard water and other metallic ions in water. Chlorine - Powerful oxidizing agent sometimes used as a germicide and in water purification process. Chlorine Bleach a group of strong oxidizing agents commonly sold in an approximately 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite. As a laundry additive, liquid chlorine removes stains, whitens and disinfects. Chronic Toxicity -- adverse affects caused by continuous or repeated exposure to a harmful organism over a period of time equal to ½ of the organisms lifetime. Cidal or Cide Generally refers to agents with the ability to kill microorganisms. Cleaned-in-Place (CIP) The cleaning and sanitizing of food and dairy processing equipment in its assembled condition by circulation of detergents, rinse and sanitizing solutions under appropriate conditions of time, temperature and physical action. Cleanser a powdered or liquid cleaning product generally containing an abrasive, a surfactant and frequently a bleach agent. Cocci Spherical shaped bacteria. Colony A visible growth of microorganisms on a culture medium or food source. Communicable Disease One whose causative agent is directly or indirectly transmitted from person to person. Concentrate The undiluted form of a dilatable cleaning product. Conductive Floors - Special resilient tile that is designed to drain off or prevent static electricity. Usually coated with a zinc free / metal free floor finish. Contamination entry of undesirable organisms into some material or object. Contract An agreement between 2 or more parties/companies that creates or modifies a legal relationship. Generally based on offer and acceptance. Oral contracts may be binding but are difficult to enforce. Corporation A legal entity created through articles of incorporation usually within the state the company is located. Corrosion Process of gradual eating away by chemical action. Corrosion Inhibitor substance which protects against oxidation of metal surfaces. Corrosives substance which causes skin and eye damage if exposed. Cross Contamination the process of transferring bacteria from one person or surface to anther person or surface. Crystallization a method of polishing marble floors to remove light scratches and restore luster using an acid and steel wool bonnets on a weighted floor machine.
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