F10^® Reptile Disinfectant Range

The range of F10^® Reptile Disinfectants are based on the core actives of the F10^® range. They are proven effective against all known types of pathogen - including those bacteria (e.g. Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomaonas, Pasturella and other enterobacteria), viruses, fungi and spores that specifically affect reptiles - and at appropriate concentrations (1:20) the F10^®CL can be also be used for the environmental control of the protozoal oocysts of cryptosporidium, coccidia and giardia.

At working dilutions they are non-corrosive, non-tainting and non-irritating, are chlorine- and aldehyde-free, and can be used in the presence of reptiles. They won't damage equipment, and can be left to air dry for a more effective and time-efficient disinfection process. 

There are two products in the range, detailed below.

Uses for the Reptile disinfectant range

CL Reptile Disinfectant and Reptile Disinfectant Ready to Use

• Effective general disinfection of all hard surfaces, such as tables, floors, vivariums and equipment
  
• For animal housekeeping procedures such as the cleaning of food and water bowls 
• Can be used in the presence of your reptiles (at recommended dilution rates)
  
• Fogging of entire rooms and hard to reach surfaces
  
• Fogging of air spaces to eliminate air-borne micro-organisms

Note - The products should be used on surfaces which are already 'clean', but need disinfecting - i.e. remove any visible dirt from the surface before use. For a ‘one-step’ product for light duty cleaning, where a detergent is needed, use F10^®CLXD Veterinary Disinfectant Cleanser. For the removal of biofilms, use F919SC Degreaser before disinfecting.

Recommended dilution rates for F10^®CL

• General disinfection at 1:100 (10ml in 1 litre)
• High level disinfection against bacteria, fungi and most viruses at 1:50 (20ml to 1 litre)
• For use against the most resistant viruses at 1:25 (40ml in 1 litre)
• For the environmental control of the protozoal oocysts of cryptosporidium, coccidia and giardia use at 1:20 (50ml in 1 litre)
  

These dilution rates mean that F10^® is one of the most cost-effective disinfectant ranges on the market.

Note that the Ready to Use is diluted at 1:50 - therefore if a stronger solution (i.e. 1:25 or 1:20) is required it would be necessary to create a solution by diluting F10^®CL.

How to use the products

• Remove any dirt from the surfaces so they are visibly clean (pre-clean to optimise the disinfection process)
• Add the required amount of F10^®CL to 1 litre of water - i.e. to create a dilution rate of 1:50 add 20ml* (a 20ml dosing pump can be bought separately) . If you have the Ready to Use product this can be used straight from the bottle*
  
• Spray or wash the surfaces/object using the solution
• Leave to air dry - no need to rinse or wipe off the F10^® solution

* 1:50 is recommended for efficiency against most pathogens. If more resistant viruses are known to be present, use at 1:25 (40ml/litre). For the environmental control of the protozoal oocysts of cryptosporidium, coccidia and giardia use at 1:20 (50ml in 1 litre). The Ready to Use is pre-diluted at 1:50, so is not suitable when 1:25 or 1:20 is required. For general disinfection use at 1:100 (10ml/litre).

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We are happy to help, and advise on the use of these products and how they can fit with your hygiene regime. Please contact us for any information.

The F10^® product range is developed and manufactured by Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd in South Africa.

• Safety data sheet for F10^®CL Reptile Disinfectant Concentrate

• Safety data sheet for F10^® Reptile Disinfectant, Ready to Use

Almost all plastic elements used in the packaging of F10^® products are made from HDPE 2 materials and are widely recycled. This includes the bottles, caps, pumps, sprays, tubes and tubs.