F10 SC Veterinary Disinfectant

Unlike other strong disinfectants on the market, is safe for people and animals and has no adverse side effects on equipment and surfaces when used at recommended dilution rates. It is ecologically friendly and biodegradable, and carries a wide range of registrations and approvals from around the world.

General Information on F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant

F10 SC Veterinary Disinfectant is a total spectrum disinfectant that, unlike other strong disinfectants on the market, is safe for people and animals and has no adverse side effects on equipment and surfaces when used at recommended dilution rates. It is ecologically friendly and biodegradable and carries a wide range of registrations and approvals from around the world. In Australia, F10 SC Vet Disinfectant is registered by the APVMA for use in animal production and housing facilities and is approved by DAFF for use in food export processing as a non-rinse disinfectant.

In Australia, this product is generally referred to as F10 or F10 Vet Disinfectant. Even names like F10 Reptile Disinfectant have been heard. However, all F10 sold in Australia are in fact the super concentrated F10 SC Veterinary Disinfectant version, we do not offer the less concentrated versions found overseas here.

Benefits of using F10 SC Veterinary Disinfectant:

• Apart from the superior safety aspect, other benefits of using F10 Vet Disinfectant include:
• Total spectrum of kill bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, sporicidal, tuberculocidal. While many products claim to kill everything instantly, the reality is quite different. F10 SC Veterinary Disinfectant is a genuine high performance disinfectant, that targets and kills all of the above groups of microbes.
• Rapid speed of kill 30 secs Gram +ve bacteria and 60 secs Gram -ve bacteria at a 1:500 dilution. This rapid kill means a quick spray and wipe with F10SC disinfectant is actually killing off pathogens like Staphylococcus and E.coli.
• Unique chemical compound based on biguanide/quaternary ammonium actives combination - less chance of resistance build up than with a single active ingredient.
• Cost effective - usage cost varies from 13c to 54c per diluted litre depending on the concentration used (generally 40% of the cost of Virkon). F10SC Vet Disinfectant is also considerably less expensive than other products that share similar ingredients, due to F10SC Vets far greater dilution rate.
• Non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-tainting, non-irritating, totally safe to handle and not hazardous.
• Biodegradable and given an EU Ecological rating of "zero hazard" (suitable for septic systems too)
• Diluted F10SC Vet Disinfectant in a closed container, such as a spray bottle, remains active for up to 1 year no need for weekly replacement of made up solution
• Highly effective at low concentrations
• No rinse off required after use - just apply and leave to dry
• Proven in a wide range of different pharmaceutical, SPF, agricultural, food processing and laboratory applications

FAQ

What is in F10SC Vet Disinfectant?

The core actives in F10SC Disinfectant are quaternary ammonium and biguanide compounds, with non-toxic ampholytic surfactants and sequestrants.

What are the side effects of F10SC Vet Disinfectant?

No known adverse effects from normal use

How much F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant should I use, I don't understand the dilutions?

For 1:500 dilution use 2ml of F10SC Vet in a litre of water
For 1:250 dilution use 4ml of F10SC Vet in a litre of water
For 1:125 dilution use 8ml of F10SC Vet in a litre of water
For 1:100 dilution use 10ml of F10SC Vet in a litre of water

Is F10SC Vet Disinfectant toxic?

At working dilutions, F10SC Vet Disinfectant is non-corrosive, non-toxic, non-tainting, non-irritating, and chlorine and aldehyde-free.

Does F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant need to be rinsed off?

This depends on the application use. You can rinse it off if required, but you can also leave it to air dry there is no specific need to rinse or wipe off the F10SC Vet Disinfectant solution. You are welcome to contact us for advice that is relevant to your particular usage.