F10® safety tests

The F10® range is highly effective, yet at working dilutions it is safe for both user and animal alike. At working dilutions F10® disinfectant products are non-corrosive, non-tainting, non-irritating, and chlorine- and aldehyde-free. 

With specific test data available, you can be confident in the knowledge that you are using a product that that is not only highly effective but also has high levels of safety.

Toxicology

Studies were carried out by a GLP laboratory in accordance with OECD and EPA guidelines.

The following figures relate to F10®SC. For information specific to each product, see the safety data sheets, links to which can be found at the foot of this page or on each product page.

Acute inhalation toxicity

After taking account of the relative volatility, acute oral toxicity, dosage form and direction for use the inhalation toxicity of F10® disinfectant products will not be greater than the values shown for acute oral toxicity.

Residual toxicity 

Five-week supervised trial using day-old broiler chicks restricted to 1:1000 and 1:250 solutions of F10®SC in drinking water showed no F10®SC residual build-up in muscle meat, liver or kidneys.

Corrosion

The F10® Veterinary Disinfectants are non-corrosive at the recommended dilutions (complies with SABS test 1615 on polished aluminium strip after 30 days).

Free rinsing

All F10®SC Veterinary Disinfectants are free rinsing at recommended dilutions (complies with SABS test 1593 6.11).

Water insoluble matter content

The water insoluble matter content of F10®SC Veterinary Disinfectants and F10 Skin Prep Solution is 0,3g/litre (complies with SABS 1593 6.12).

Biodegradable

The F10®SC Veterinary Disinfectants when used at recommended dilutions have a zero rating in terms of EU standards.

Toxicity tests

Supervised GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) product specific toxicity tests to OPPTS 870.1000

Safety data sheets