Virkon S Disinfectant & Viruscide
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- Virkon® S is a highly effective, broad-spectrum disinfectant
- Kills 99.99% of major bacteria and viruses within minutes
- Proven to kill bacteria and fungi in less than 5 minutes and parvovirus in less than 10 minutes
- The Virkon S Disinfectant Powder and Tablets are easy to store
- Safe for use in industrial, agricultural and other animal facilities
Virkon® is a highly effective, broad-spectrum disinfectant that can kill 99.99% of major bacteria and viruses within minutes. Vikron S disinfectant is proven to kill bacteria and fungi in less than five minutes and Parvovirus in less than ten minutes.
How Do You Use Virkon® S Disinfectant?
Use the Virkon S Tablets for smaller jobs and the Virkon S Powder for large jobs. Virkon® S Disinfectant and Virucide dilutes easily in water for effective manual or machine operation. Safe for use in industrial, agricultural and other animal facilities. Use as directed. May stain carpet & upholstery. Use in a well-ventilated area and wear protective clothing.
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.
Pesticide Storage: For pails, jugs, bottles: Store in a cool dry place in tightly closed container. Keep out of reach of children. Always replace lid after use. Retain desiccant canister with product during storage. Do not mix this product with other chemicals.
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes may be hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact Your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Disposal: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Precautions:
Powder is Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage or skin burns. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wear goggles (or face shield). Wear protective clothing (long sleeve shirt and long pants, socks plus shoes and chemical resistant gloves such as water proof gloves). Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.
Corrosive statement refers to powder only not in use solution.
Keep out of reach of children.
Effective against the following pathogens:
ANIMAL AND ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS
Bacteria
Actinobacillus pleuropneumonia, Bacillus cereus, Brucella abortus, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium perfringens, Dermatophilus congolensis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, Pasteurella multocida, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, Salmonella typhimurium, Shigella sonnei, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus suis
Not approved in California for use against the following bacteria:
Bordetella avium, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Fistulous withers (Poll Evil), Haemophilus somnus, Helicobacter pylori, Listeria monocytogenes, Moraxella bovis (Pink Eye), Mycoplasma mycoides, Pseudomonas mallei (Glanders), Pseudomonas vulgaris, Streptococcus equi (Strangles), Taylorella equigenitalis, Treponema hyodysenteriae
Viruses
Avian Influenza Virus, Avian Laryngotracheitis Virus, Bovine Adenovirus Type 4, Canine Adenovirus (Canine Hepatitis), Canine Parvovirus, Equine Herpes Virus (Type 1), Equine Herpes Virus (Type 3), Equine Influenza Virus (Type A), Feline Calicivirus, Feline Panleukopenia Virus, Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus, Newcastle Disease Virus, Simian virus (SV40 Virus)
Not approved in California for use against the following viruses:
Adenovirus Pneumonia, African Horse Sickness Virus, African Swine Fever Virus (tested with 1% soil load and 342 ppm hard water), Bovine Polyoma Virus, Bovine Pseudocowpox Virus, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (no hard water), Calf Rotavirus (no hard water), Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parainfluenza Virus, Chicken Anemia Virus, Coital Exantherma Virus, Distemper Virus, Duck Adenovirus (no hard water), Duck Enteritis Virus, Egg Drop Syndrome Adenovirus, Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (Swamp Fever), Equine Arteritis Virus (no hard water), Hog Cholera Virus, Equine Contagious Abortion Virus, Equine Papillomatosis Virus, Equine Influenza Virus (The Cough), Feline Herpes Virus, Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus, Feline Parvovirus, Foot and Mouth Disease Virus, Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus, Infectious Canine Hepatitis Virus, Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus, Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus, Infective Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus (no hard water), Leptospira Canicola Virus, Maedi-Visna Virus, Marek's Disease Virus, Mouse Parvovirus, PCV2 Virus (PMWS), Porcine Parvovirus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRS), Pseudorabies Virus (Aujesky's Disease) (no hard water), Rotaviral Diarrhea Virus, Snakehead rhabdovirus, Swine Influenza Virus, Swine Vesicular Disease Virus, Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus (TGE) (no hard water), Turkey Herpes Virus (no hard water), Turkey Rhinotracheitis Virus, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
Fungi
Trichophyton mentagrophytes (at 2%)
Not approved in California for use against the following fungi:
Aspergillus fumigatus, Fusarium moniliforme, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton spp. (Ringworm), Trichophyton spp. (Mud Fever)
This product has demonstrated effectiveness against influenza A virus and is expected to inactivate all influenza A viruses including Pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Controls: Viruses of Canine Parvovirus and Feline calicivirus; Bacteria of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Fungi of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (at 2%).
Not approved in California for use against the following organisms: Viruses of Distemper, Leptospira canicola, Feline parvovirus, Feline herpes; Fungi of Microsporum canis.
Application: Use a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant as a "one step" cleaning and disinfecting procedure (Remove gross filth and heavy soil deposits before application of the disinfecting/cleaning solution) for all surfaces, equipment, instruments, utensils and cages, caging system, within or associated with Veterinary Medical Hospitals, animal infectious disease wards, quarantine areas, Humane Society facilities, laboratory animal quarters, grooming and boarding facilities, kennels, catteries and animal transportation vehicles. Saturate surfaces with a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant with a cloth, mop, mechanical spray, or sponge for a period of 10 minutes. Allow surfaces to air dry. Rinse waterers and feeders with potable water before reuse. Do not immerse metal objects in Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant for long period - 10 minutes is maximum contact time.
EQUINE PRODUCTION
Broad Spectrum Equine Disinfectant/detergent/wash for cleaning and disinfecting stables and equipment
Controls: Viruses of Equine herpes virus Type 1 and Type 3 and Equine Influenza. Bacteria of; Brucella abortus, Clostridium perfringens, Dermatophilus congolenisis (at 2%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonellla typhimurium and Staphylococcus aureus. Fungi of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (at 2%).
Not approved in California for use against the following organisms: Fungi of Fusarium moniliforme. Viruses of African Horse Sickness, Equine Viral Arteritis (Pink Eye), Coital Exantherma, Myeloencephalopathy, Rhinopneumonitis, Equine Contagious Abortion, Equine Papillomatosis, Equine Infectious anemia (Swamp Fever), Adenovirus Pneumonia, Equine Influenza (The Cough) and Rhinitis; Bacteria of Clostridial Diarrhea, Fistulous Withers (Poll Evil), Taylorella equigenitalis, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Streptococcus equi (Strangles) and Pseudomonas mallei (Glanders); Fungi of Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) and Dermatophylosis (Mud Fever).
Applications: For cleaning and disinfecting all hard, non-porous surfaces, equipment, utensils and instruments in veterinary practices, kennels, stables, catteries, etc.
Uses:
Stables, Horse Boxes, Box Stalls, Tack, Equipment, and Feed Rooms: Follow general instructions to remove animals from area to be treated. Thoroughly clean and dry (dry clean) surfaces, then wash the area manually or with pressure washer with a 1% Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant solution, saturating surfaces for a period of 10 minutes. Allow surfaces to air dry. Rinse waterers and feeders with potable water before reuse.
To Clean Blankets, Saddle Pads and Rugs: Not an approved use in California: Using a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant, shampoo by hand or spray lightly with a hand-sprayer and leave to dry. Shake or vacuum to remove residue.
POWDER
Quantity of Water | 0.5% Solution* | 1% Solution | 2% Solution |
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1 quart | 0.15 ounces* | 0.3 ounces | 0.7 ounces |
1 gallon | 0.65 ounces* | 1.3 ounces | 2.7 ounces |
10 gallons | 6.7 ounces* | 13.4 ounces | 26.7 ounces |
50 gallons | 33.4 ounces* | 66.8 ounces | 133.5 ounces |
Measuring cup provided.
Solutions are stable for 7 days. Do not soak metal objects in Virkon® Disinfectant for long periods - 10 minutes is the maximum necessary contact time. One gallon is sufficient to treat 135 sq. feet.
*The 0.5% solution currently is not approved for use in California.
TABS
Quantity of Water | 0.5% Solution* | 1% Solution | 2% Solution |
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1 pint | -------- | 1 Tablet* | 4 Tablets* |
1 quart | 1 Tablet | 2 Tablets | 8 Tablets |
1 gallon | 2 Tablets | 4 Tablets | 16 Tablets |
*The 0.5% solution currently is not approved for use in California.
Solutions are stable for 7 days. Do not soak metal objects in Virkon® Disinfectant for long periods - 10 minutes is the maximum necessary contact time. One gallon is sufficient to treat 135 sq. feet.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Application: Use a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant as a "one step" cleaning and disinfecting procedure (Remove gross filth and heavy soil deposits before application of the disinfecting/cleaning solution) for all surfaces, equipment, instruments, utensils and cages, caging system, within or associated with Veterinary Medical Hospitals, animal infectious disease wards, quarantine areas, Humane Society facilities, laboratory animal quarters, grooming and boarding facilities, kennels, catteries and animal transportation vehicles. Saturate surfaces with a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant with a cloth, mop, mechanical spray, or sponge for a period of 10 minutes. Allow surfaces to air dry. Rinse waterers and feeders with potable water before reuse. Do not immerse metal objects in Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant for long period - 10 minutes is maximum contact time.
EQUINE PRODUCTION
Applications: For cleaning and disinfecting all hard, non-porous surfaces, equipment, utensils and instruments in veterinary practices, kennels, stables, catteries, etc.
Uses:
Stables, Horse Boxes, Box Stalls, Tack, Equipment, and Feed Rooms: Follow general instructions to remove animals from area to be treated. Thoroughly clean and dry (dry clean) surfaces, then wash the area manually or with pressure washer with a 1% Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant solution, saturating surfaces for a period of 10 minutes. Allow surfaces to air dry. Rinse waterers and feeders with potable water before reuse.
To Clean Blankets, Saddle Pads and Rugs: Not an approved use in California: Using a 1% solution of Virkon® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant, shampoo by hand or spray lightly with a hand-sprayer and leave to dry. Shake or vacuum to remove residue.
Feline Corona Virus and FIP in Cats
Feline Herpes Virus
Feline Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper)
Fighting Respiratory Diseases in Cats
Campylobacteriosis in Dogs
Canine Herpesvirus
Canine Influenza - H3N8 Virus
Kennel Cough
Leptospirosis in Dogs
Parvo in Dogs and Puppies
Parvo Treatment and Prevention
Disinfectants: Choose Wisely
Feline Chlamydia - "Cat Pink Eye"
Flood Safety Tips for Pets
Ringworm on Dogs and Cats
Giardia in Cats and Dogs
Equivalent to 9.75% available chlorine.