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Virkon
– General Description
A unique powder
product for the safe and rapid disinfection of surfaces and
equipment in a wide variety of situations.
VIRKON is dissolved in water for use, providing a safe working
solution with a faint lemon odor.
VIRKON has proven efficacy against bacteria (including
mycobacteria), viruses, spores and fungi in a variety of
independent tests using different protocols.
VIRKON presents no serious long term health risks to staff –
obviating the need for costly ventilation equipment and health
monitoring.
VIRKON also provides high level disinfection of laboratory
equipment and instruments where autoclaving is neither practical
nor necessary.
VIRKON is a safe, easy to use product which has a broad spectrum
of activity, can be used in a large number of applications and is
environmentally friendly.
The ultimate high
level surface disinfectant.
Applications
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Hard
surfaces, such as floors, work benches and tops, trolleys, bed frames,
sinks and baths.
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Laboratory
equipment: automated clinical analyzers and centrifuges.
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Laundry and
bedding: soak in VIRKON prior to normal washing.
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Air
disinfection: cleans air when there is a risk of airborne
infections.
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Medical
devices: decontamination of stainless steel instruments
Chemistry
VIRKON is a balanced stabilized blend of peroxygen compounds,
surfactant, organic acids and an inorganic buffer system.
Mode of Action
By oxidation of proteins and other components of cell protoplasm,
resulting in inhibition of enzyme systems and loss of cell wall
integrity.
Safety
VIRKON working solution has an exceptional safety profile.
The working solution has a low oral and dermal toxicity, no toxic vapor
phase and does not evolve chlorine when prepared, stored and used
as directed.
Compatibility
VIRKON is compatible with a wide range of materials including
stainless steel, plastics and rubber. For specific materials,
please consult your distributor or Antec International.
Storage
and Shelf-life
Store in cool, humidity controlled conditions.
Shelf-life 3 years from date of manufacture.
Container must be tightly re-sealed to preserve integrity of
powder.
VIRKON 1% solutions are stable for 7 days but should be discarded
when the pink color fades.
Certification
Product is registered in accordance with the requirements
of the Medical Devices Directive, (93/42/EEC) as a Medical Device.
VIRKON is a registered trademark of Antec International.
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