RelyOn Virkon Leaflet - therapeuticresource.ca

1 Distributed by:Key human infectious disease pathogensVirusesFull details of the test results are available on the or by contacting RelyOn TechnologiesRelyOn Virkon THE ULTIMATE HIGH LEVELSURFACE DISINFECTANTF amilyExample(s)FamilyExample(s)Herpesvir idaeHerpes SimplexCaliciviridaeNorwalk-like virusesAdenoviridaeHuman Adenovirus CoronaviridaeSARS virusPicornaviridaePolio Type 1 ParamyxoviridaeParainfluenza virusHepadnaviridaeHepatitis BRetroviridaeHIV Type 1 FlaviviridaeHepatitis CTogaviridaeRubellaBacteriaE. coli 0157 LegionellaListeria SalmonellaCampylobacterKlebsiella pneumoniaeStreptococciPseudomonasShigell aStaphylococci ( ) Clostridium sporogenesFungiCandida albicansTrichophyton Saccharomyces Aspergillus nigerFor further information and literature please contact: RelyOn TechnologiesAntec International - A DuPont CompanyWindham Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2XD UK +44 (0)1787 468 000 Tel +44 (0)1787 375 391 Fax E-mail Virkon high level medical disinfectant - cleans and disinfects in one stepIndependently proven efficacy against over 200 viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens Convenient, safe, economic, flexible and accurate dosing.

2 Tablets in spray bottle for wipe down of small surface areas. Bulk powder for large scale application or fogging. Shaker pack for direct application to body fluids, including urine (no chlorine evolved). Sachets for medium volume solutions in laboratories (discard jars etc).PresentationsAvailable in tablets or powder, Virkon is packaged appropriate to the usage and SizeUsageQuantity of RelyOn Virkon 5kg DrumGeneral use500 litres500g Shaker PackBody fluid spillages50 litres50gm SachetSingle use pack5 litres5gm TabletSpray application500mlRelyOn Virkon RelyOn Technologies by DuPontVirkon is a registered trademark of Antec International - A DuPont Company and indicate trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates0086UK ASQUALITYMANAGEMENT003MD 79417 RelyOn Virkon is a reliable broad spectrum high leveldisinfectant which combines effectiveness, safety and ease of use with environmental compatibilityRelyOn Virkon is extremely safe and easy to use.

3 Ideal formaintaining a hygienic environment to reduce the transmission ofpathogenic micro-organisms through contact with surfaces DescriptionRelyOn Virkon is a unique formulation that combines cleaning anddisinfection in one action. Active solution is produced by dissolvingtablets or powder in water. RelyOn Virkon has an in-built dye indicator of activity which helpsusers monitor the use-life up to 5 days after Virkon solution is effective under dirty conditions allowingone-step cleaning and disinfection through high tolerance of Virkon powder can be applied directly to body fluid spills,including urine, for rapid disinfection prior to disposal. RelyOn Virkon solution is non-toxic, non-sensitising and Virkon is rapidly effective killing of micro-organismsin less than 10 minutes, even in the presence of organic to prepare, accurate dosingSimple, accurate dosing from tablets, pre-weighed sachets makes asingle in-use concentration for convenience and assurance.

4 Correctdosing can be checked by test Routine disinfection of hand-touch surfaces in patient and clinicalenvironments such as hospital wards, clinics and GP surgeries. Disinfection of patient equipment. Clean down and disinfection of critical clinical facilities such asoperating theatres, accident & emergency departments anddental surgeries. Routine disinfection of hotel service areas within the healthcaresystem such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchens and catering facilities. Decontamination of laboratory facilities and equipment such asbenches, centrifuges, cabinets, pipette discard jars, etc. Routine disinfection of dental chairs and surfaces between patients. Body fluid spillsMode of actionPotassium peroxymonosulphate, a peroxygen compound, oxidisesproteins in bacteria cell walls and viral structures disrupting theirphysical structure and therefore viability as EfficacyRelyOn Virkon is independently proven effective against over 200viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens which cause infections in manand animals.

5 Registered by government authorities world-wide suchas EPA in USA and regulated under the Biocidal Products Directivein the Spectrum EfficacyRelyOn Virkon enables rapid, high level disinfection of surfacescontaminated with blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis and HIV,Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Disease or SRSV s), Coronaviruses(SARS) gram negative and positive bacteria (E. coli andStaphylococcus - MRSA strains) and fungi. Safety ProfileRelyOn Virkon has no vapour phase and hence no odour. Theactive ingredient (Potassium peroxymonosulphate) has anexceptional safety profile being non-toxic, non-sensitising and isfully biodegradable over time and hence environmentally Virkon is free of aldehydes, phenols and quaternaryammonium compounds. through independently proven efficacyagainst a wide range of bacterial, viraland fungal human pathogens for infection control on clinical andpatient environment surfaces inhealthcare establishments such ashospitals, clinics, residential homes and dental surgeries with exceptional user friendly with nonoxious fumes and unique combinationof effectiveness with safety on surfaces in clinical, laboratory andpatient or public environmentsRelyOn Virkon proven in the patient environmentRelyOn Virkon THE ULTIMATE HIGH LEVELSURFACE DISINFECTANT dental surgerieslaboratory disinfectionemergency servicesInfection with RelyOn Virkon RelyOn Virkon is a global leader inmanagement and prevention of surfacetransmitted infectious diseases.

6 Throughestablished broad efficacy against micro-organisms with unparalleled user safetyRelyOn Virkon is undoubtedly thedisinfectant of choice dataRelyOn Virkon has been proveneffective against a wide variety of viruses,bacteria and fungi. Organisms of mostrelevance to human health are shownopposite. Other testing has shown thatRelyOn Virkon is effective against a total of 20 virus families, 43 bacterialgenera and 27 fungal general. The testingwas performed by independentlaboratories to internationally recognised standards.