Virkon

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Virkon is a multi-purpose

veterinary facilities, and anywhere else where control of pathogens is required.[2]

1% Virkon has a wide spectrum of activity against

fungi, and bacteria.[3] This includes at least 300 strains/clinical isolates from 76 bacteria, 47 strains/clinical isolates from 35 viruses, and 45 strains/clinical isolates from 17 fungi.[4]

It has been proven effective against

coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).[6] However, it is less effective against spores and fungi than some alternative disinfectants.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Lanxess plans to expand capacity for Oxone monopersulfate". cleanroomtechnology.com. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  2. ^ Antec International (2003). Virkon Broad Spectrum Disinfectant (EPA Label). "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved November 22, 2006.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. S2CID 19759687
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  4. ^ "Virkon Disinfectant Powder". RMSupply. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Virkon-S Disinfectant and Virucide for Agricultural Biosecurity". Syndel. Retrieved 2020-06-17.
  6. ^ "LANXESS Coronavirus Solutions". Lanxess. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  7. PMID 11073729
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