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DuPont is the global innovator in disinfectant solutions for produce and livestock production biosecurity, hygiene and emergency disease outbreak situations. Our science-based, sustainable chemistries are easy to use and proven effective against disease-causing pathogens that affect farm productivity. Contact us to learn how you can keep your processes and equipment free of disease effectively and economically.
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Microbial Contamination
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Microbial contamination
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Disinfectant solutions from DuPont
DuPont is the global innovator in disinfectant solutions for produce and livestock
production biosecurity, hygiene and emergency disease outbreak situations. Our
science-based, sustainable chemistries are easy to use and proven effective against
disease-causing pathogens that affect farm productivity. Contact us to learn how you
can keep your processes and equipment free of disease effectively and economically.
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Keeping food processing equipment and livestock disease free can be challenging.
Contact Us Conventional antimicrobials can be costly to use as they require high water usage and
significant manpower. The high number of viruses, bacteria, molds and fungi that can
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DuPont™ Virkon® S broad spectrum:
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Virkon S, the premier broad spectrum virucidal veterinary disinfectant, is recognised
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Virkon S has a unique formulation; no other disinfectant has the same powerful
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composition. In terms of efficacy Virkon S has been proven highly effective against
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65 strains of virus in over 19 viral families, 400 strains of bacteria and over 100 strains
of fungi. This list of proven efficacy includes the major OIE List A diseases of concern;
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Virkon S versatility provides the flexible solution for; surface, water and aerial
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disinfection, in hard water, on porous surfaces, at low temperatures and in the
presence of organic challenge
Advantages include:
• Premier broad spectrum virucidal disinfectant
• Powerful oxidative chemistry- independently proven effective against viral,
bacterial and fungal disease-causing organisms including H5N1 Avian Influenza virus,
and Foot and Mouth Disease virus
• Versatile use for surface, equipment, vehicle, footdip, water delivery system, and
aerial disinfection
• Environmentally acceptable with an exceptional safety profile towards man and
animals
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Removable Antimicrobial Coating RAC™:
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DuPont developed the Removable Antimicrobial Coating (RAC) technology to provide
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This product is a water-based liquid formulation with film-forming characteristics and
residual antimicrobial properties that can be completely removed with a water rinse.
It provides long-lasting antimicrobial treatment for coated surfaces and equipment.
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• Can be easily washed off using only water
• Effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi, preventing the formation of
microbial contamination over extended periods of time
• Enables more efficient use of antimicrobials, decreased water usage and reduced
labour, resulting in significant cost reductions
• Can be transparent or coloured, with option of total visibility of the disinfected
area if needed
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