The F10 disinfectant and treatment range are based on F10’s tested and proven core actives – a quaternary ammonium compound, Benzalkonium Chloride, and a biguanide compound, Polyhexamethylene Biguanide (PHMB). The antimicrobial mechanism of action of the F10 products is derived not only from that of each of the individual compounds, but also the novel synergistic action of the components.

The attributes of the F10^® Core Actives are:

Performance and speed of kill of F10^®SC Veterinary Disinfectants

F10® Wipes Solution is effective against E. coli, S. aureus, Salmonella typhi, Candida albicans in less than 30 seconds

Test data

There is a large amount of test data pertaining to the efficacy of the F10 range. Some example of the commonly requested organism are listed here.

For further details, or information on organisms not on the sample list please visit the site of the South African manufacturers, Health and Hygiene (Pty) Ltd.

Testing standards

• South African Bureau of Standards
• South African Institute for Medical Research
• South African Vaccine Producers (Pty) Ltd
• University of Pretoria, Poultry Reference Laboratory
• Agricultural Research Council, Veterinary Institute, Onderstepoort
• Agricultural Research Council, Animal Improvement Institute, Irene
• Complies with AFNOR standards, as well as EN Standards for chemicals and antiseptics within the EU

Material Safety Data Sheets for products:

• F10 Wipes
• F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant

Approvals

• SABS Approval Mark 636 and 639, for Efficacy and Quality Assurance
• SABS Mark 1828. Chemicals for use in the Food Industry approval to EU Standards
• SABS Standards Act 29/1993 Compulsory registration of disinfectants
• SA, National Department of Agriculture, Stock Remedies Act 36 for surfaces, equipment and air spaces
• NZ, MAF approved for food, beverage, farms, and factories.
• Australia, NRA, TGA, AQIS for surfaces, equipment and air spaces
• Uruguay, Min of Ag for surfaces, equipment and air spaces