Virkon is a very effective disinfectant with the widest proven spectrum of any disinfectant available: it kills all viruses (including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, polio), bacteria (including Staphylococci, Streptococci, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Mycobacteria (including TB) and all the major food poisoning bacteria) and fungi (Candida and the common skin dermatophytes)
Virkon works by physically destructing pathogens using a synergised oxidising system based on potassium monopersulphate
Key Features:Unrivalled spectrum of activity ‐ formulated to meet all pathogenic challenges
Proven effective against all major pathogens known to man
Proven against a wide range of antibiotic‐resistant strains
Built‐in colour indicator of strength
Resistant to inactivation by organic material
Contains a surfactant ‐ combines cleaning and disinfection in one operation
Avoids the problems of pre‐cleaning which spreads infection on cleaning materials and utensils
Non‐irritant to skin
Non‐irritant to eyesVirkon solution is activated by adding the powder to water