How do you use Virkon S powder?
Clean out any gross soiling and debris. Refill with water and add the appropriate volume of Virkon®S powder, thoroughly stir and leave for 10 minutes. Flush system through to all drain- off points and leave for a further 50 minutes before draining system and refilling with clean water.
What is Virkon powder?
Virkon S powder. Virkon S is a DEFRA approved disinfectant. The perfect protection for all animals and birds, including small pets, birds and reptiles, and for all environments. Cleans and disinfects in one operation.
What is the active ingredient in Virkon S?
potassium monopersulfate
Virkon S is a powder disinfectant and contains the active ingredient potassium monopersulfate.
What type of disinfectant is Virkon S?
multi-purpose disinfectant
Virkon is a multi-purpose disinfectant. It contains potassium peroxymonosulfate (an oxidizing agent), sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (a detergent), sulfamic acid (a cleaning agent), and inorganic buffers. It is typically used for cleaning up hazardous spills, disinfecting surfaces and soaking equipment.
Is Virkon S safe for humans?
Potential Health Effects Skin : Irritating to skin. Eyes : Risk of serious damage to eyes. Inhalation : May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion : May be: Harmful if swallowed.
Do you have to rinse Virkon S?
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for further treatment advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
What Colour is Virkon?
Once placed in water, becomes a pink solution which is activated within 5 minutes. Built-in colour indicator of strength and use life up to five days after activation (1:100 solution). Virkon is effective at killing 99.999% of microorganisms in less than 10 minutes.
What is the difference between Virkon S and Virkon Aquatic?
What is the difference between Virkon® Aquatic and Virkon-S? Virkon® Aquatic was first made available in the USA in May of 2007 and it is specifically designed for use in fish culture while Virkon-S is designed for use in the production of poultry, swine, and other types of agriculture.
Is Virkon better than bleach?
Virkon® has very much greater materials compatibility than hypochlorite and has been used on soft furnishings and carpets without adverse affects being noted. From a safety, health, and environmental perspective hypochlorite solutions may cause several concerns.
Is Virkon S toxic?
Harmful if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary : Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
What happens if you inhale Virkon?
Causes irritation with symptoms of reddening, itching, and swelling. permanent damage. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire.