ViralFx™ IN Aquatic Area
It is increasingly becoming the disinfectant of choice for use at fish hatcheries, aquaculture facilities, research laboratories, public aquariums and zoos.
There are many disinfectants that kill pathogens but there are few that are specifically designed for, use in aquaculture.
ViralFx™ in aquatic area, is a concentrated powder that when mixed with water, forms a powerful cleaning and disinfecting solution with proven efficacy against fish viruses including ISA, IPN, Rhabdo virus (IHN, VHS, SVC) bacteria, fungi, and molds.
ViralFx™ is the disinfection of environmental surfaces associated with aquaculture including vehicles, nets, boots, waders, dive suits, hoses, brushes and other similar equipment.
ViralFx™ is fast acting and fragrance free which makes it ideal for use in disinfecting foot baths.
ViralFx™ can be use at fish hatcheries, aquaculture facilities, research laboratories, zoos and aquariums.
ViralFx™ concentration for use in Aquatic Area
| Task | Dilution Rate | Application Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfection of pre-cleaned surfaces and equipment | 1:100 (1%) | 300 ml per m2 |
| Foot dips | 1:100 (1%) | Fill with a freshwater solution of ViralFx™. Replenish every 4 days or when heavily soiled. |
| Vehicle disinfection | 1:200 (0.5%) | |
| Aerial misting | 1:100 (1%) | 1L per 100 m3 |
| Thermal fogging | 1:25 (4%) | 1L per 100 m3 |
NOTE :
To optimize disinfection, surfaces and equipment should be cleaned with an appropriate cleaner or detergent in order to remove as much organic material as possible prior to disinfection. They should also be rinsed with water and air dried between cleaning and disinfecting.
The solution prepared at room temperature must remain in contact with the surface to be disinfected for at least 10 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes for metal objects). Surfaces or equipment that are in metal or that enter in contact with food should be rinsed with potable water after disinfection.
How many days ViralFx™ solution remain active in Aquatic area?
The ViralFx™ label states that solutions are stable for at least 7 days. Actual solution life will vary depending upon its exposure to organics and UV light.
ViralFx™ is an important component of any Biosecurity program in the aquatic area.
DIRECTION FOR USE:
- A 1% ViralFx™ solution is recommended for the cleaning and disinfection of surfaces associated with aquaculture including: vehicles, boats, nets, boots, waders, dive suits & other equipment.
- For heavily soiled surfaces, it is recommended to clean with an appropriate detergent prior to disinfection.
- Mix the ViralFx™ powder with clean water according to the dilution instructions in the following table :
| Dilution Chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quantity of solution required | Dilution rate required | |
| 1% (1 : 100) | 0.5% (1 : 200) | |
| Quantity of ViralFx™ Required | ||
| 10 LITRES | 100 grams | 50 grams |
| 20 LITRES | 200 grams | 100 grams |
| 50 LITRES | 1 Kg | 0.5 Kg |
| 100 LITRES | 500 grams | 250 grams |
| 200 LITRES | 2 Kg | 1 Kg |
NOTE:
- DO NOT USE ViralFx™ IN WATER CONTAINING FISH, SHELLFISH OR EGGS.
- Do not apply ViralFx™ powder directly on surfaces you are trying to disinfect, always mix with water first.
- Always make your solution in a clean container of known volume.
- Measure the correct amount of ViralFx™ powder using the measuring cup provided. • Stir the mixture to dissolve the ViralFx™ powder.
- Apply the solution to the surfaces to be disinfected, wait for the recommended contact time, and follow with a clean water rinse. One litre of solution is sufficient to disinfect approximately 4 sq meters.
- ViralFx™ solutions are stable for up to 7 days.
- Stability and activity.
How ViralFx™ Works
ViralFx™ unique, formulation is based on a multi-component oxidising system in which a range of compatible biocides simultaneously attack the major physical and chemical components of pathogens - giving ViralFx™ the widest proven spectrum of activity of any disinfectant available.
- Ensures contact with macrophages.
- Attacks / Solubilises emulsify liquid.
- In acid medium reacts with some proteins denaturing them.
- Maintains low pH which optimizes biocidal activity.
- Improves resistance to inactivation by hard water and organic matter conditions.
- Produce low pH without corrosive effect.
- Control oxidizing activity.
- Have selective virucidal activity.
- Oxidizes glycoproteins – polypeptides, nucleic acids and carbohydrates.
- Reacts with Sulphydryl groups in the nuclein protein.