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V-Cide is safe for use with materials recommended by manufacturers for sterilization in chemical vapor sterilizers and may be used for sterilization of most metallic instruments. Check manufacturer’s instructions for power hand pieces or plastic items before using the chemical vapor sterilant process.

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed on the product Safety Data Sheet: Wear eye protection, chemical resistant gloves, mask and appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Avoid spilling V-Cide on exposed skin or splashing in eyes. V-Cide is flammable and should be stored away from sterilizers in a dry, cool area.…

Vital Defense-D is a concentrated intermediate-level tuberculocidal surface disinfectant and cleaner approved for use in healthcare settings. The light lemon scent makes frequent disinfection tasks more pleasant. It is formulated to be diluted at 1:32 prior to use.

Vital Defense-D is tested and approved for a one minute contact time to inactivate HIV-1, Herpes simplex virus type 1 & 2, Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Salmonella enterica, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungi such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Vital Defense-D inactivates benchmark M. tuberculosis var. bovis (TB) in five minutes.

This product is a water-based dual synthetic phenolic compound with o-phenylphenol and o-benzyl-p-chlorophenol. Synthetic phenolics combine reliable disinfectant qualities with tested safety for low toxicity. Recent independent lab testing reaffirms the safe use of Vital Defense-D with bare hands in the absence of biohazards after dilution. Always use gloves when diluting concentrated solutions.

Prepare Vital Defense-D according to package directions. Use prepared solution and follow the cleaning equipment manufacturer’s directions and a five minute contact time. Rinse disinfectant residue out of tubing after disinfection is completed.