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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 6Ch. 4Art. 2§ 112080 Bottle Cleaning And Sterilization

§ 112080 Bottle Cleaning And Sterilization

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§ 112080 Bottle Cleaning And Sterilization

Key Takeaways

  • •Bottles must be cleaned in a very hot, soapy solution (at least 120°F) for at least 5 minutes.
  • •The cleaning solution must have at least 2.5% of a strong soap (caustic soda).
  • •The solution must be changed often so it doesn’t get dirty and gross.
  • •After soaking, bottles must be rinsed really well.

Example

A soda factory reuses glass bottles for their drinks.

The factory must soak the bottles in a hot, soapy solution (120°F for 5 minutes) with enough soap (2.5% caustic soda), change the dirty water often, and rinse the bottles well before refilling them. If they don’t, they could get in trouble for not following the rules.

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§ 112080 Bottle Cleaning And Sterilization

An establishment is deemed properly equipped for the cleansing and sterilization of bottles if it maintains and employs the following standards: (a)  Cleanses and sterilizes bottles by first soaking them in a hot caustic solution of not less than 120 degrees F. for a period of not less than five minutes which temperature shall be indicated by a thermometer. The solution shall contain not less than 2 1/2 percent of caustic soda expressed in terms of sodium hydrates. (b)  Changes the cleansing solution frequently so as to prevent its becoming foul and insanitary. (c)  Thoroughly rinses the bottles after the soaking. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

cleansing and sterilization of bottleshot caustic solution120 degrees Ffive minutes2 1/2 percent of caustic sodasodium hydratesfoul and insanitarythoroughly rinses

Related Statutes

  • § 112075 Bottle Cleaning License Requirements
  • § 100700 Forensic Alcohol Testing Standards
  • § 100701 Breath Alcohol Testing Standards
  • § 100702 Laboratory Proficiency Testing Requirements
  • § 100703 Forensic Science Review Committee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 112080.
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