Virkon Tablets (Canada)
This treatment applies to the following species:Soluble Effervescent Tablets
DIN 02253917
DISINFECTANT/CLEANER
Virucide Bactericide Fungicide Deodorant
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Broad spectrum germicide for cleaning and disinfection in veterinary and human hospitals and healthcare facilities, animal shelters and of non-critical medical devices. Virkon™ Tablets is a broad-spectrum virucidal hard surface disinfectant that is expected to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
Active Ingredient
Potassium monopersulphate |
21.4% W/W |
Description
Virkon™ Tablets is a disinfectant, possessing wide spectrum virucidal (Table 2), bactericidal (Table 3) and fungicidal (Table 4) activity. The effectiveness of Virkon™ Tablets is further enhanced by its excellent detergent properties, so that clean disease-free surfaces can be achieved. Virkon™ Tablets are unique in composition. Its activity is based on a buffered synergized acid peroxygen system containing a high percentage of surfactant. Virkon™ Tablets is of low toxicity, non-tainting, and non-irritant. Because of its high detergency and mode of action, Virkon™ Tablets can be used in an exceptional variety of situations for effective cleaning and virucidal disinfection in a single operation. Virkon™ Tablets can be applied manually or through all types of cleaning and spraying equipment. The readily soluble effervescent tablet fully dissolve in lukewarm water in 3 to 4 minutes giving a clear pink solution. Virkon™ Tablets consists mainly of inorganic salts.
Detergent Sanitizer:
Virkon™ Tablets passes the AOAC germicidal and detergent sanitizer test at a concentration of 0.5% (1:200).
Directions for General Use:
Caution: Persons must leave and animals/poultry and their feed must be removed from the premises prior to disinfection.
For cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, equipments and non-critical medical devices:
Remove heavy soil deposits, such as urine and fecal matter, from surfaces and objects. Empty all feeding and watering appliances. Thoroughly wet surfaces to be disinfected with a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets, using a mop, sponge or cloth, as well as by spraying. A minimum contact time of 10 minutes is required. For laboratory equipment and bowls, scrub heavily soiled instruments or utensils and soak in a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets for a minimum of 10 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes for metal objects). For delicate medical devices (i.e. stethoscope, etc.), remove all organic material by cleaning and then thoroughly spray the device with a 1% W/V solution of Virkon™ Tablets and allow 10 minutes of contact time before wiping. Avoid contact with food. All surfaces and/or objects that will contact food, feed or drinking water should be rinsed with potable water before reuse. Following disinfection, ensure areas have been ventilated prior to persons and animals/poultry entry.
Do not re-use a solution in which contaminated material has been soaked. The solution is considered efficacious for 7 days at room temperature once diluted.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In animal premises where there has been a disease outbreak and/or the mortality/morbidity rates are higher than normal and the causative agent has been determined by a pathology laboratory to be one of those listed in Table 1, the contact time/dilution rate indicated should be used.
For a complete listing of microorganisms against which Virkon™ Tablets is effective, refer to the Efficacy Charts 2, 3, and 4.
This product is not to be used as a sterilant/high-level disinfectant on any surface or instruments 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 pre-clean or decontaminate critical or semi-critical medical devices prior to sterilization of high-level disinfection.
Dilution Instructions |
Quantity of Disinfectant Solution Required |
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Dilution Rate Required (W/V) |
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3.0 % |
2.0 % |
1.0 % |
0.5 % |
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Quantity of Virkon™ Tablets Required |
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3 tabs |
2 tabs |
1 tab |
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500 mL |
6 tabs |
4 tabs |
2 tabs |
1 tab |
1 Litre |
12 tabs |
8 tabs |
4 tabs |
2 tabs |
2 Litres |
1. Select the quantity of disinfectant solution required. 2. Choose appropriate dilution rate. 3. Add the number or Virkon™ Tablets to warm water.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Do not mix with other chemicals.
First Aid: A) Eyes: Irrigate with plenty of water. B) Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. C) Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
Disposal
1) Rinse the emptied container thoroughly and add the rinsings to treatment site. 2) Do not reuse this container. 3) Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements. Offer for recycling, if available. 4) For information on the disposal of unused, unwanted product and the cleanup of spills, contact the Provincial Regulatory Agency or the Manufacturer.Storage
Store between 15°C and 25°C in a dry place in tightly sealed containers. The pack contains a desiccant sachet which must be retained during storage.
Presentation
Jar of 50 tablets of 5 grams each.
Table 1: Microorganisms for which a dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets 0.5 to 3% W/V or a contact time > 10 minutes are required.
Microorganism |
Effective Dilution |
Contact Time Required (min.) |
Test Method |
Aspergillus fumigatus |
3% |
10 |
AOAC Fungicidal Test |
Bovine Papilloma Virus |
1% |
30 |
VLA, UK Method |
Dermatophilus congolensis |
2% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Fusarium moniloforme |
2% |
10 |
AOAC* |
PRRS Virus |
0.5% |
30 |
VLA, UK Method |
Salmonella enteritidis |
2% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Trichophyton interdigitale |
2% |
10 |
AOAC* |
* Modification of AOAC Fungicidal Test
Table 2: Viruses for which a 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.
Viruses |
Effective Dilution |
Contact Time |
Test Method |
Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Avian Influenza Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Avian Laryngotracheitis Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Bovine Adenovirus Type 4 |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Pestivirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Calf Rotavirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Canine Parvovirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Duck Adenovirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Equine Arteritis Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Equine Herpes Virus Type 3 |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Equine Influenza Virus Type A |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Feline Calicivirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Feline Panleukopenia Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Infectious Bronchitis Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Infectious Canine Hepatitis Adenovirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Newcastle Disease Virus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Parainfluenza Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Parvovirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Pseudorabies Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Simian Virus 40 (SV40) |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
TGE-Coronavirus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Turkey Herpes Virus |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
* Modification of AOAC Germicidal Spray Test
Table 3: Bacteria for which a 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.
Bacteria |
Effective Dilution |
Contact Time |
Test Method |
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Bordetella avium (Alcaligenes faecalis) |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Bordetella bronchiseptica |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Brucella abortus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Helicobacter pylori (Campylobacter pyloridis) |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Campylobacter jejuni |
1% |
10 |
AOAC* |
Chlamydia psittaci |
1% |
10 |
EPA Method |
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Escherichia coli |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Haemophilus somnus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Klebsiella pneumoniae |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Listeria monocytogenes |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Moraxella bovis |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Mycoplasma gallisepticum |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Pasteurella haemolytica |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Pasteurella multocida |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Salmonella enterica |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Salmonella typhimurium |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Serpulina (Treponema) hyodysenteriae |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Shigella sonnei |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Staphylococcus aureus |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Staphylococcus epidermidis |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Streptococcus equi |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Streptococcus suis |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Haemophilus (Taylorella) equigenitalis |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
* Modification of the AOAC Germicidal Spray Test
Table 4: Fungi for which a maximum 1% W/V dilution rate of Virkon™ Tablets and a contact time of 10 minutes are known to be effective.
Fungi |
Effective Dilution |
Contact Time Required (min.) |
Test Method |
Candida albicans |
1% |
10 |
AOAC Use Dilution Test |
Microsporum canis |
0.5% |
10 |
MHW Guideline, Japan |
Trichophyton verrucosum |
0.5% |
10 |
MHW Guideline, Japan |
* Modification of AOAC Fungicidal Test
Vetoquinol N.-A. Inc., 2000, ch. Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada J5T 3S5
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Code 25390B
57788098/Virk/IFU/Vetoquinol,Canada/26.07.22/G
NET |
Code |
12 x 50 Tablets |
11834 |
CPN: 1234169.8
Commercial Division
2000, CHEMIN GEORGES, LAVALTRIE, QC, J5T 3S5
Telephone: | 450-586-2252 | |
Order Desk: | 800-363-1700 | |
Fax: | 450-586-4649 | |
Website: | www.vetoquinol.ca | |
Email: | info@vetoquinol.ca |
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