Virkon S - Disinfectant Powder - 1kg

✔ Powerful broad-spectrum virucidal disinfectant effective from 15 to 60 seconds*

✔ Remains highly effective in cold temperatures and in the presence of organic challenge.

✔ Independently proven against over 100 strains of viruses, 400 strains of bacteria and 60 strains of fungi and yeasts.

✔ Supporting the reduction of antibiotic use.

✔ Industry-leading chemistry recognized by governments worldwide.

*Proven efficacy against Newcastle Disease in 15 seconds, Avian Inlfuenza H7N9 in 15 seconds, African Swine Fever in 15 seconds, Foot and Mouth Disease in 30 seconds.

Applications:
For disinfection of surfaces and equipment in veterinary surgeries and animal accommodation, including kennels, chicken houses, catteries and stables.
Also for use in foot dips.

Directions for Use:

• Add contents of sachet (50g) to 5 litres of water to achieve a 1:100 (1%) solution.

• Apply using suitable spraying equipment at 300ml per square metre.

• Allow for a contact time of 10 minutes.

• Up to 30 minutes may be required when facing low temperatures, soiling, or for applications requiring DEFRA approved dilutions.

This disinfectant product has been approved for disinfection of inanimate surfaces where an approved product is required to be used under the control legislation for the following specific disease(s) orders;

• Foot-and-mouth disease at the dilution rate of one part of this preparation plus 1300 parts of water.

• Swine vesicular disease at the dilution rate of one part of this preparation plus 100 parts of water.

• Poultry diseases including avian influenza, influenza of avian origin in mammals, Newcastle disease, paramyxovirus at a dilution rate of one part of this preparation plus 280 parts of water.

This disinfectant product has also been approved at a dilution rate of 1 part of this preparation plus 100 parts of water for sisinfection of inanimate surfaces where General Orders require the use of an approved disinfectant, but this approval does not apply to disinfection required under the specific control legislation relating to Tuberculosis disease.
This approval is granted under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Orders made by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England, Scottish ministers in Scotland and Welsh ministers in Wales.

Precautionary Statements:
Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. INHALATION: If symptoms persist, consult a physician. SKIN CONTACT: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Call aphysician immediately.

Precations:
Use disinfectants safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use immediately. Do not allow concentrate or solutions to enter watercourses. Do not mix with other chemicals. Do not soak metal objects for more than 10 minutes. 1% solutions are stable for approximately 5 days.

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

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Contains:
Pentapotassium bis(peroxymonosuphate) bis(sulphate)* (497g/kg).
*biocidal active.

Supplemental Information:
Contains: dipotassium peroxodisulphate and dipentene.

May produce an alergic reaction.

Tub Size: 1kg.
SPR Product Code: BT7572
Barcode: 5030157007572

Lanxess
Lanxess are a leading specialty chemicals company based in Cologne. With around 12,400 employees in 32 countries, they are an established company on the global market. The core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. Lanxess manage their operating business through three segments: Advanced Industrial Intermediates, Specialty Additives and Consumer Protection. These include 10 Business Units, through which they work with a broad range of applications and markets. As a specialist and efficient partner, Lanxess offer solutions to the challenges faced by our customers.