About This Item
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What makes Virkon tablets suitable for farm and veterinary use?
Virkon provides broad-spectrum virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal activity with strong detergent properties, making it an effective farm disinfectant for agricultural facilities and veterinary clinics. It can be applied manually or with spraying equipment to clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment.
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How do I mix Virkon tablets?
Dilute the tablets in water to create a 1% solution as directed on the product label. The solution turns pink when active, helping you confirm proper mixing.
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How long does the prepared solution remain active?
The pink solution remains active for about 7 days and turns white when activity is lost. Discard and prepare a fresh 1% solution when the color fades or after approximately 7 days.
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Does Virkon work in cold environments?
Yes. Virkon has been successfully tested at 4°C, making it suitable for use in cool rooms, barns, and refrigerated food processing areas.
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Is the 1% Virkon solution safe to use around animals and staff?
When diluted to 1%, Virkon is considered a non-irritant with no occupational exposure limits and is formulated with biodegradable ingredients. Always follow label directions and safety guidelines.
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Which pathogens is Virkon effective against?
Independent studies have shown efficacy against multiple animal coronaviruses (Canine Coronavirus, FIPV, PEDV, Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus) and pathogens such as parvovirus, calicivirus, herpesvirus, E. coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter. It is also expected to inactivate SARS-CoV-2.
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Where can Virkon tablets be used?
Approved use areas include hospitals, healthcare facilities, medical instruments, agricultural industry settings, and food processing plants. It can be applied on a wide range of surfaces with manual cleaning or spraying equipment.

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