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Ability of a disinfectant to inactivate M. tuberculosis var. bovis (TB) is considered a benchmark by the CDC to designate intermediate-level disinfectant activity. It makes Vital Defense-D suitable for use in healthcare and other settings where blood and other human soils are likely to be present. The CDC also states that any germicide with a…

Yes, it is regulated as a General Purpose, hard surface cleaner/disinfectant by the EPA and as such has undergone required AOAC testing with subsequent registration # 46851-1-74975.

The non-alcohol actives in the Vital Defense-D formula have the following benefits:• Disinfectants with alcohol tend to evaporate quickly making full contact time more difficult.• Alcohol interferes with cleaning by causing blood and proteins to adhere more tightly.• Long term use of disinfectants containing alcohol and/or solvents may cause tubing, vinyls and plastic housing to…

Solvents such as glycol ethers are added to some disinfectants to reduce contact time. This ingredient is not found on the main label but will be listed in product Safety Data Sheets. Testing of products with glycol ethers demonstrates visible damage to acrylic plastic and similar surfaces after long term application. Vital Defense-D has no…

First, prepare Vital Defense-D by diluting according to package directions. Next, for surface disinfection as a “one-step” cleaner/disinfectant for surfaces that are not visibly soiled: Spray or squirt prepared Vital Defense-D onto surfaces or apply using paper towels or 4 X 4 gauze. Allow surfaces to stay wet for five minutes.For surface disinfection on surfaces…

Yes. It is water based and meets most recommendations for disinfection of dental impression materials. It is bleach-free and will not corrode the metal portions of appliances. Rinse and remove gross debris from item. Place impression or appliance inside baggie, thoroughly wet all surfaces with prepared Vital Defense-D and allow 5 minute contact time. Remove…