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Virkon® S

Water System Disinfectant

Terminal and Continuous Disinfection

All water systems can potentially contain some viral and bacterial contamination, especially header tanks where dust and debris can accumulate. Disinfection will clean the system and eliminate viruses, bacteria and fungal growth.

Water System Disinfection 

Dilution Rate 

Application 
Terminal Disinfection  1:200 – 1:100  Isolate header tank at the mains and drain off to drinker points farthest from tank. Clean out any gross soiling and debris. Refill with water and add the appropriate volume of Virkon® S powder, thoroughly stir and leave for 10 minutes. Flush system through to all drain-off points and leave for a further 50 minutes before draining system and refilling with clean water. 
Continuous Disinfection  1:1000  Dose header tank as required or apply through water system dosing equipment. 

Virkon® S Water System Disinfection Usage Chart

   

Dilution

Rate
Litres of water to be disinfected 

Terminal

Cleanout

Continuous Water 

 

1:200

1:100

Disinfection 1:1000

Quantity

of Virkon®

S to be added

100 litres 

500g 

1 Kg   

100g  

250 litres  

1.25 Kg  

2.5 Kg  

250g 

500 litres  

2.5 Kg  

5 Kg  

500g 

1000 litres

5 Kg  

10 Kg  

1 Kg  

The specified uses and registered claims for Virkon® S may vary from country to country.  Please contact DuPont Animal Health Solutions directly to verify country specific approved usages.