Virkon S Viral Disinfectant 10kg
R2,542.00 Excl. VAT
DuPont Virkon S, 10kg bucket.
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Description
Virkon™ S is the breakthrough disinfectant formulation that defines on farm biosecurity. With powerful, proven performance against over 500 strains of viruses. Virkon S has powerful, proven performance against over 500 strains of viruses, bacteria and fungi including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Avian Influenza, Salmonella and Campylobacter, Virkon™ S is selected by governments worldwide for Emergency Disease Control.
See https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07060661.2015.1078411 Virkon® disinfectant at 0.25%, 0.5%, 1% and 2% commercially formulated product was 100% effective in preventing zoospore germination of P. capsici. Phytophthora blight (Phytophthora capsici) affects greenhouse vegetable production in Canada and other parts of the world.
Virkon® S – 10 kg Disinfectant Bucket
The Gold Standard in Biosecurity for Animal Health
Keep your farm or facility clean, safe, and disease-free with Virkon® S, the world-renowned broad-spectrum disinfectant trusted by veterinarians, farmers, and biosecurity professionals. Now available in a convenient and economical 10 kg bucket, Virkon® S is the ideal solution for protecting your animals, staff, and operations from dangerous pathogens—including Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Salmonella, E. coli, and more.
Why Choose Virkon® S?
- Powerful Protection
Proven to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi affecting cattle, poultry, swine, and other animals. - Effective Against FMD
Used globally as a frontline defense in the event of Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks. - Fast-Acting
Works in just 10 minutes contact time for most pathogens. - Safe for Surfaces and Equipment
Ideal for disinfecting barns, boot dips, vehicles, feeding equipment, and animal housing. - Flexible Mixing Ratios
- 1% solution (10 kg per 1000 L) for high-level disinfection
- 0.5% solution (5 kg per 1000 L) for general use
Where to Use Virkon® S:
- Barns, stables, and animal housing
- Livestock trailers and delivery vehicles
- Boots, protective gear, and footbaths
- Movable farm equipment and feeding systems
- Quarantine areas and hospital pens
Mixing Instructions (1% solution):
- Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Pour 1000 litres of water into a suitable container.
- Add the entire 10 kg contents of the bucket.
- Stir thoroughly until fully dissolved.
→ Ready to use.
Product Benefits at a Glance:
✅ Kills over 25 bovine pathogens including Brucella abortus, BVDV, E. coli, Salmonella spp., Rotavirus, and more
✅ Helps control the spread of FMD when used in cleaning protocols
✅ Ideal for emergency and routine disinfection
✅ Stable in solution and easy to apply via mop, sprayer, or sponge
✅ Non-corrosive to equipment at recommended dilutions
✅ Trusted worldwide by vets, farmers, and biosecurity teams
Technical Details:
- Format: Powder
- Weight: 10 kg
- Dilution: 1:100 (1%) or 1:200 (0.5%)
- Contact Time: 10 minutes
- Manufacturer: LANXESS / Antec International
Biosecurity Starts Here
Be proactive. Strengthen your farm’s disease prevention program with Virkon® S. Whether preparing for regulatory inspections or protecting against outbreaks, the 10 kg bucket offers reliable, cost-effective disinfection on a large scale.
🛒 Order your 10 kg Virkon® S bucket now and take control of your biosecurity!
URGENT: FMD Outbreak – Act Now
With a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak currently active, rapid response is critical. Virkon® S is scientifically proven to inactivate the FMD virus at a 1% solution with just 10 minutes of contact time. Its powerful oxidizing formula penetrates organic matter and biofilms—making it one of the few disinfectants effective in real farm conditions. Use it for vehicle disinfection, boot baths, equipment, and surface sanitation to break the transmission cycle. Help protect your animals and your livelihood—deploy Virkon® S immediately as part of your emergency containment protocol.
Additional information
| Weight | 10 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 15 × 15 cm |
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- Virkon®S Disinfectant and Virucide* is effective against numerous microorganisms affecting animals: viruses*, gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungi (molds and yeasts).
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Virkon™ S offers a flexible disinfectant solution for; general surface, farm equipment, footdip, water and aerial disinfection. It is used for surface and equipment disinfection, water systems disinfection, foots dips and aerial disinfection. See our fogger units that can be used for aerial fogging applications. See: Aerial Disinfection
