MetriGuard

Manufacturer: Metrex

Surface Disinfectant Decontaminant Cleaner

Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Virucidal*, Tuberculocidal**

Ready-to-Use

Active Ingredients

Diisobutylphenoxyethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride	0.28%
Isopropanol	17.20%
Inert Ingredients	82.52%
Total	100.00%

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

MetriGuard Caution

Precautionary Statements

Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals.

MetriGuard Caution

Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.

Physical or Chemical Hazards: Combustible. Do not use or store near heat or open flame.

EPA Reg. No. 46781-6

EPA Est. No. 46781-MI-1

EFFECTIVE AGAINST - Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis (BCG)**, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)*, Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2*, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1)*

DESCRIPTION

Metriguard Is A Multi-purpose Disinfectant/decontaminant Cleaner For Use On Hard, Non-porous, Inanimate Surfaces.

it Is Useful In Hospital Operating Rooms, Emergency Departments, Isolation Areas, Animal Care Facilities, Schools, Bathrooms And Other Critical Care Areas Where Control Of Cross Contamination Between Treated Surfaces Is Important.

metriguard Will Effectively Clean And Disinfect, When Used As Directed, Such Items As: Interior And Exterior Surfaces Of Infant Incubators, Bassinets, Cribs And Warmers, Infant/child Care Equipment Surfaces, Laboratory Equipment And Surfaces, Workstations, Animal Cages, Veterinary Care Surfaces, Non-food Contact Surfaces, Floors, Walls, Handrails, Door Knobs, Bed Railings, Tables, Chairs, Faucets, Bathroom Fixtures, Exterior Toilet Surfaces, Bathtubs, Shower Stalls, Cabinets, Garbage Cans, Computers, Keyboards, Carts, Baskets, Shopping Carts, Weight-lifting Surfaces And Telephones Which Are Made Of Plastic (i.e., Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, Polyvinylchloride, Polystyrene), And Use Sites Listed On The Label Consisting Of Non-porous Vinyl, Stainless Steel, Painted Surfaces, Plexiglas^®, Formica^® And Glass.

directions For Use

it Is A Violation Of Federal Law To Use This Product In A Manner Inconsistent With Its Labeling.

for Precleaning Non-instrument Surfaces Prior To Disinfection

Remove gross filth and heavy soil loads. Spray MetriGuard directly onto surface. Allow to remain visibly wet for 30 seconds. Wipe surface using a towel.

For Precleaning Instruments Prior To Disinfection

Remove gross filth and heavy soil loads.

For Use As A Precleaning Decontaminant Spray

Place instruments in a container. Spray MetriGuard so as to thoroughly drench all instrument surfaces and allow to remain visibly wet for 30 seconds. Remove and rinse instruments. Follow with appropriate cleaning and disinfection process.

For Use As A Virucide* On Non-instrument Surfaces, Including Hiv-1 And Hbv Applications

Spray MetriGuard directly onto precleaned surface, thoroughly wetting area to be treated. Allow surface to remain visibly wet for 2 minutes at room temperature (68 °F/20 °C).

For Use As A Disinfectant On Non-instrument Surfaces

Spray MetriGuard directly onto precleaned surface, thoroughly wetting area to be disinfected. Allow surface to remain visibly wet for 3 minutes at room temperature (68 °F/20 °C) for Tuberculocidal** activity and effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Salmonella enterica. Wipe surface using a towel or allow to air dry.

For Use As A Virucide* On Precleaned Non-critical Medical Devices¹, Instruments And Implements Including Hiv-1 And Hbv Applications

Instruments must be thoroughly cleaned to remove excess organic debris, rinsed and dried. Thoroughly clean and rinse lumens of hollow instruments. Using either a soaking tray or an ultrasonic unit, immerse instruments in MetriGuard for 2 minutes at room temperature (68 °F/20 °C).

For Use As A Disinfectant On Precleaned Non-critical Medical Devices¹, Instruments And Implements

Instruments must be thoroughly cleaned to remove excess organic debris, rinsed and dried. Thoroughly clean and rinse lumens of hollow instruments. Using either a tray or an ultrasonic unit, immerse instruments in MetriGuard for 3 minutes at room temperature (68 °F/20 °C) for Tuberculocidal** activity and effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Salmonella enterica. Remove and rinse instruments. Wipe dry prior to use. Discard solution after each use.

¹Non-critical medical devices are items that come in contact only with intact skin.

Note: Critical and semi-critical devices must be followed by appropriate terminal sterilization/high-level disinfection process.

METRIGUARD EFFECTIVELY KILLS HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TYPE 1 (HIV) AND HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) ON PRECLEANED ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES/OBJECTS PREVIOUSLY SOILED WITH BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS OR OTHER SETTINGS IN WHICH THERE IS AN EXPECTED LIKELIHOOD OF SOILING OF INANIMATE SURFACES/OBJECTS WITH BLOOD/BODY FLUIDS, AND IN WHICH THE SURFACES/OBJECTS CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TRANSMISSION OF HIV-1 AND HBV.

Special Instructions For Cleaning And Decontamination Against Hiv-1 And Hbv Of Surfaces/objects Soiled With Blood/body Fluid

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate barrier protection such as protective gloves, gowns, masks and eye coverings.

Cleaning Procedure

Blood and other bodily fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection with MetriGuard.

Contact Time

A contact time of 2 minutes is required for HIV-1 and HBV. This contact time will not be sufficient for some of the organisms listed on the label. Refer to label for contact times against other organisms.

Infectious Materials Disposal

Cleaning materials used that may contain blood or other bodily fluids must be autoclaved and/or disposed of in accordance with local regulations for infectious materials disposal.

This product is not to be used as a terminal sterilant/high-level disinfectant on any surface or instrument that (1) is introduced directly into the human body, either into or in contact with the bloodstream or normally sterile areas of the body, or (2) contacts intact mucous membranes but which does not ordinarily penetrate the blood barrier or otherwise enter normally sterile areas of the body. This product may be used to preclean or decontaminate critical or semi-critical medical devices prior to sterilization/high-level disinfection.

FIRST AID

If In Eyes

Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If On Skin

Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

For Chemical Emergency ONLY (spill, leak, fire, exposure or accident), call CHEMTREC at 1-800-424-9300. For ALL other inquiries about this product, call Metrex Customer Service at 1-800-841-1428, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pacific Time.

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

do Not Contaminate Water, Food, Or Feed By Storage And Disposal.

pesticide Storage

Store in a cool place.

Pesticide Disposal

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of according to applicable Federal, State, or local procedures.

Container Disposal

Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available.

For product or technical information, contact Metrex at 800-841-1428 or visit our web site at www.metrex.com.

Manufactured By: METREX^® RESEARCH, 28210 Wick Road, Romulus, Michigan 48174

MADE IN USA

Net Contents:	Reorder No.
12 x 32 fl. oz. (946 mL) spray bottles (Net Weight: 2.05 lbs. / 907 g)	10-7506	70-7006-9

Nac No.

13400113