Re: Vircon S
Posted: 21 Mar 2011, 10:15
Here's what Dupont have to say about their Virkon S
The MSDS doesmention that ingestion can cause death and that it is corrosive:
"SECTION 5 - HEALTH - HAZARD DATA
Acute Dermal Toxicity:
Powder: LD50 greater than 2.0g/kg in rabbits.
Acute Oral Toxicity:
Powder: LD50 of 1.70g/kg in male rats and 1.16g/kg in female rats.
Dilution: LD5 of 4123 mg/kg in male and female rats. This is considered to be
slightly toxic (LD5 500-5000mg/kg).
Acute Inhalation Toxicity:
Powder: LC50 greater than 6.147mg/l of air over 4 hours in male and female
rats.
Dilution: LC50 @ 4 hour exposure is greater than 6 mg/l (by analytical determination).
Hazards To Humans and Domestic Animals - Danger, powder is
corrosive. Causes skin burns and irreversible eye damage. Harmful if
swallowed, absorbed through skin or inhaled. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Wear protective clothing and rubber gloves. Avoid
breathing dust. Wear goggles, face shield or safety glasses. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse. Corrosive statement refers to powder
only, not in –use solution."
The active ingredient is Potassium peroxymonosulfate and there does seem to be some question marks over it's safety to reproductive health but in general it's much safer than Salmonella toxin, Aspergellins and all the other things you're trying to prevent.
The MSDS doesmention that ingestion can cause death and that it is corrosive:
"SECTION 5 - HEALTH - HAZARD DATA
Acute Dermal Toxicity:
Powder: LD50 greater than 2.0g/kg in rabbits.
Acute Oral Toxicity:
Powder: LD50 of 1.70g/kg in male rats and 1.16g/kg in female rats.
Dilution: LD5 of 4123 mg/kg in male and female rats. This is considered to be
slightly toxic (LD5 500-5000mg/kg).
Acute Inhalation Toxicity:
Powder: LC50 greater than 6.147mg/l of air over 4 hours in male and female
rats.
Dilution: LC50 @ 4 hour exposure is greater than 6 mg/l (by analytical determination).
Hazards To Humans and Domestic Animals - Danger, powder is
corrosive. Causes skin burns and irreversible eye damage. Harmful if
swallowed, absorbed through skin or inhaled. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Wear protective clothing and rubber gloves. Avoid
breathing dust. Wear goggles, face shield or safety glasses. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse. Corrosive statement refers to powder
only, not in –use solution."
The active ingredient is Potassium peroxymonosulfate and there does seem to be some question marks over it's safety to reproductive health but in general it's much safer than Salmonella toxin, Aspergellins and all the other things you're trying to prevent.