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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…

Vital Defense-D contains surfactants and detergents to quickly remove body soils, blood and dust. Soils act as a barrier between disinfectants and germs on surfaces. Blood and body soils also act as carriers to keep some germs viable (able to infect) for days or even weeks. Patients perceive safety and infection prevention through a clean…

This product contains synthetic phenolics which are naturally tan to brown. Concentrated Vital Defense-D will appear light golden brown to medium brown. Heat, light and air exposure will accelerate color change. Also check expiration date (stamped on every container). This product has a two year use life after date of manufacture.