Virkon S ®
DISINFECTANT AND VIRUCIDE
Virkon S is the multipurpose virucidal disinfectant with the greatest numbers of EPA-registered
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claims against pathogens affecting domestic and companion animals.
Overview
Virkon S is a balanced, stabilized blend of peroxygen compounds,
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surfactant, organic acids, and inorganic buffer. Virkon S is recommended for
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use as a hard surface disinfectant in livestock production and transportation
facilities. Virkon S delivers 99.9999% kill of numerous pathogens including
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31 bacterial strains, 58 viruses, and 6 fungi with no evidence of resistance,
eliminating the need to rotate disinfectants to avoid resistance buildup.
Active Ingredients
Potassium peroxymonosulfate ..........................................................21.41%
Sodium Chloride .................................................................................1.50%
Other ingredients ..............................................................................77.09%
Total ingredient ...............................................................................100.00%
EPA Registration No. 71654-6
Mode of Action
Virkon S oxidizes sulfur bonds in proteins and enzymes disrupting the
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function of the cell membrane causing rupturing of the cell wall.
Directions for Use
Use Disinfectants safely. For complete instructions on product use,
handling and safety, always read and understand the product label and
MSDS before use. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling. The information set forth herein is
furnished free of charge and was prepared as a possible aid to use when
considering the product. Anyone intending to use recommendations or
information contained in this handout should first be satisfied that the
information is suitable for their application and meets all safety and health
standards appropriate for their intended use.
Effective Against Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi In Industrial
and Agricultural/Animal Facilities.
VIRUSES Syndrome Virus (PRRS)
Adenovirus Pneumonia Pseudorabies Virus (Aujesky’s Disease)
African Horse Sickness Virus Rotaviral Diarrhea Virus
African Swine Fever Virus Simian Virus (SV40 Virus)
Avian Influenza Virus Swine Influenza Virus
Avian Laryngotracheitis Viruses Swine Vesicular Disease Virus
Bovine Adenoviruses Type 4 Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus (TGE)
Bovine Polyoma Virus Turkey Herpes Virus
Bovine Pseudocopox Virus Turkey Rhinotracheitis Virus
Bovine Viral Diarrrhea Virus Vesicular Stomatitis
Calf Rotavirus BACTERIA
Canine Adenovirus (Canine Hepatitis)
Canine Coronavirus Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
Canine Parainfluenza Virus Bacillus cereus
Canine Parvovirus Bordetella avium
Chicken Anemia Virus Bordetella bronchiseptica
Coital Exantherma Virus Brucella abortus
Distemper Virus Campylobacter jejuni
Duck Adenovirus Clostridium perfringens
Duck Enteritis Virus Dermatophilus congolensis Physical Properties
Egg Drop Syndrome Adenovirus Escherichia coli
Fistulous withers (Poll Evil) State Solid (powder or tablet)
Equine Arteritis Virus
Equine Contagious Abortion Virus Haemophilus somnus Color yellow
Equine Herpes Virus (Type 1) Klebsiella pneumoniae
Listeria monocytogenes Odor slight lemon
Equine Herpes Virus (Type 3)
Moraxella bovis (Pink Eye)
Equine Infectious Anemia Virus pH, 25°C in-use solution 2.2-2.6
(Swamp Fever) Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Mycoplasma hyopneumonia Specific gravity 1.07
Equine Influenza Virus (Type A)
Mycoplasma mycoides
Equine Influenza Virus (The Cough) Stability 1% solution stable for 7 days
Equine Papillomatosis Virus Pasteurella multocida
Feline Calicivirus Pseudomonas aeruginosa 20% loss of activity after 14 days in
Feline Herpes Virus Pseudomonas mallei (Glanders)
Pseudomonas vulgaris 350ppm hard water
Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Salmonella choleraesuis Boiling Point decomposes on heating
Feline Parvovirus Salmonella typhimurium
Shigella sonnei Solubility 9.2 oz/gal @ 69°F
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus
Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Staphylococcus aureus Density of 1% solution 9.3 lbs/gal.
Helicobacter pylori Staphylococcus epidermidis
Hog Cholera Virus Streptococcus equi (Strangles)
Streptococcus pyogenes Dilution Rates
Infectious Bronchitis Virus
Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Streptococcus suis
Quantity of 0.5% Solution 1.0% Solution 2.0% S olution
Infectious Canine Hepatitis Virus Taylorella equigenitalis
Treponema hyodysenteriae water
Infective Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus
Leptospira Canicola Virus FUNGI 1 quart 0.15 oz 0.3 oz 0.7 oz
Maedi-Visna Virus
Marek’s Disease Virus
Aspergillus fumigatus 1 gallon 0.65 oz 1.3 oz 2.7 oz
Fusarium moniliforme
Mouse Parvovirus 10 gallons 6.7 oz 13.4 oz 26.7 oz
Microsporum canis
Newcastle Disease Virus
Trichophyton mentagrophytes 50 gallons 33.4 oz 66.8 oz 133.5 oz
PCVS Virus (PMWS)
Trichophyton spp. (Mud Fever)
Porcine Parvovirus 1 scoop equals 1.3 oz or 1 scoop per gallon of water = 1%
Trichophyton spp. (Ringworm)
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory
For 24-hour emergency information on the product, call 1-800-441-3637 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-302-774-1139 (all other areas)
biosecurity@lanxess.com
Not all products, applications, claims and/or uses are registered in all regions, countries or states. Greatest number of EPA-registered claims is based on a label search of major disinfectants for animal health,
using the EPA Pesticide Product Label System at http://oaspub.epa.gov/pestlabl/ppls.home. The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be
reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skills and should be used at their own discretion. Because conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, and
assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.
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