How do you use Virkon 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 is a multi-purpose disinfectant. It contains potassium peroxymonosulfate (an oxidizing agent), sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (a cleaning agent), sulfamic acid (a detergent), and inorganic buffers. It is typically used for cleaning up hazardous spills, disinfecting surfaces and soaking equipment.

What is the active ingredient in Virkon S?

potassium monopersulfate
Virkon S is a powder disinfectant and contains the active ingredient potassium monopersulfate.

How do I get rid of Virkon?

Virkon® Aquatic also breaks down rapidly in water and sediments and so can be disposed of into running water provided there is a dilution factor of one litre disinfectant to 20cubic metres of flowing water.

Is Virkon Food Safe?

Virucide Caution. Persons must leave and animals/poultry must be removed from premises prior to disinfection. Avoid contact with food.

Can you use Virkon at home?

Probably the most versatile disinfectant, it can be used throughout their housing, or surroundings and will kill viruses, fungi and bacteria quicker and at lower doses than most other products. It is powerful yet safe to use with animals and around the home.

Is Virkon safe for humans?

Inhalation : May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion : May be: Harmful if swallowed. Carcinogenicity None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA, as a carcinogen. Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water.

Is Virkon bird safe?

Virkon™ S is recognized worldwide as the leading disinfectant of choice for the emergency disease control of Avian Influenza (bird flu)….EFFECTIVE AGAINST PEDV, PRRS, PCV2 AND FMD. at an economical dilution rate.

Poultry Disease	Virus Family
Avian Adenovirus (Type2)*	Adenoviridae
Avian reovirus*	Reoviridae

Can Virkon S be used in homes?

Virkon S at 1% Solution Can Be used in Hatcheries, Housing, Air Sanitizing & In Processing Plants.

What happens if you inhale Virkon?

Inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. Skin contact : Causes skin irritation.

Is Virkon safe?

What is the shelf life of the 5kg Virkon powder?

The 5kg Virkon powder shelf life is 3 years from date of manufacture. How it works. The active Virkon solution is activated by adding the powder to water. Virkon disinfectant is a unique, synergised oxidising system based on potassium monopersulphate – works by the physical destruction of pathogens.

How do you use rely+on Virkon?

Dispense Rely+On TM Virkon TM powder directly onto the spillage until all liquid is absorbed. Scrape or sweep damp powder into container for disposal. After removal of damp powder, apply a 1% solution to the affected area and items used for disposal.

How many litres of Virkon are in a 5kg drum?

The 5kg drum of Virkon Powder makes up approx 500 litres of Virkon Disinfectant. • Ideal for general use. • Can eliminate a wide range of viruses in one, swift cleaning action.

How does Virkon disinfectant work?

The active Virkon solution is activated by adding the powder to water. Virkon disinfectant is a unique, synergised oxidising system based on potassium monopersulphate – works by the physical destruction of pathogens. The potassium monopersulphate oxidises proteins in bacteria cell walls and viral structures.