NAC643.570. Sterilization of implements.

     1. Combs, razors, scissors, brushes, blades for clippers, neck dusters, tweezers, parts of vacuums and vibrators, and all other implements which come in contact with the skin or hair of the head, face or neck must be immersed in a germicidal solution or kept in a closed airtight compartment which is equipped with a germicidal vapor or light immediately before each use.

     2. For each barber’s chair in a barber school, there must be provided:

     (a) A container of sufficient depth for the immersion of those implements listed in subsection 1. The container must contain a solution of not less than 4 percent formalin or 5 percent phenol, or the equivalent.

     (b) An airtight cabinet sterilizer equipped with:

          (1) A small glass or glass tray containing 1 tablespoon of borax and 1 tablespoon of formaldehyde;

          (2) A glass or glass tray containing three formaltabs or the equivalent maintained at full strength at all times; or

          (3) Germicidal lamps.

     [Barbers’ Health & Sanitation Bd., Rule S-9, eff. 10-8-70]