Proven Chemistry. Proven Results

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Virkon™ H broad spectrum disinfectant has a powerful formulated composition and extensive portfolio of performance and safety testing data. It combines application flexibility with broad spectrum efficacy, on hard surfaces, equipment and vehicles, in the face of organic challenge and varying temperatures, reflecting the real on site conditions in which it will be applied.

 

These qualities make Virkon™ H the disinfectant of choice for use in depopulated greenhouses, food packing and storage areas and other buildings where hygiene is of concern.

 

PROVEN BROAD SPECTRUM EFFICACY

Independently proven highly effective against:

 

  • ·over 100 strains of virus in 22 viral families
  • ·over 400 strains of bacteria
  • ·over 60 strains of fungi and yeast

 

using a wide variety of contact times, temperatures and organic challenge levels.

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE

The oxygen-based chemistry of Virkon™ H contains simple inorganic salts, organic acids and a surfactant.

The active ingredient decomposes by a variety of routes within the environment, in soil and in water, breaking down to form the naturally occurring substances potassium salts and oxygen.

 

The major organic components are classified as readily biodegradable, according to OECD and EU test methods.

 

SUITABLE FOR ORGANIC FARMING

Virkon™ H’ formulation has been reviewed and recognised by the UK Government Advisory Committee on Organic Standards (ACOS) and supported by DEFRA, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, as suitable for use in organic farming applications for the cleaning and disinfection of buildings.