Directions for Use:
• Add one Virkon S tablet to every 500ml of water (to make a 1% soution) and allow to completely dissolve.
• Thoroughly moisten all surfaces and equipment with disifectant solution using a cloth or sponge and leave to dry.
• Virkon S solutions are stable for 5 days.
• Good infection control practice indicates that disinfectant solutions should be discarded daily.
• Store solution away from sunlight.
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 1000 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 250 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 disinfection 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 Swine Vesiculer disease or 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: Remove from exposure, lie down. If victim has stopped breathing; Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Consult a physician. SKIN CONTACT: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Consult a physician. 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. Do not allow concentrate or solutions to enter watercourses. When prolonged contact with metal surfaces is expected rinse with clean water. Rinse out application equipment after use. This package contains a desiccant sachet which must be retained in the container. Replace lid tightly after dispensing tablets. Wash container and dispose of safely. Do not mix with other chemicals except those recommended by the manufacturer.