Viropac™

NZ ® 751179

BIRD FLU SANITISER, VIRUCIDE AND HOSPITAL GRADE DISINFECTANT

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Viropac™ has been developed by Colourlock Industries Ltd, a New Zealand company experienced in antibacterial and antimicrobial product development, specifically for national pandemic planning to enable countries to be prepared to manage an influenza pandemic. Forward planning for pandemic preparedness helps to reduce transmission of the pandemic virus strain, to decrease cases, hospitalisations and deaths, to maintain essential services and to reduce the economic and social impact of a pandemic.

Viropac™ is a Hospital Grade disinfectant with proven efficacy against a wide range of viruses and bacteria including Bird Flu H5N1 & H1N1, Salmonella choleraesuis, Campylobacter, E. coli 0157:H7, Listeria, Hong Kong (Influenza), Hepatitis B & C, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, HIV/AIDS, Herpes Simplex Type 1 & 2 and many other common bacteria and viruses. (See following list)

Viropac™ is safe to use. It is non-corrosive, non-flammable, non-bleaching and contains no phosphates, phenolics, chlorine or dangerous glutaraldehydes.

Viropac™ is biodegradable, extremely economic to use and has a shelf life of over 10 years.

Viropac™ continues to inhibit viral and bacterial growth for up to 4 hours after drying on surfaces.

Viropac™ is ideal for routine cleaning and disinfecting of work places to minimize viral and bacteria transfer via work surfaces, door handles and equipment such as keyboards and telephones where large numbers of viruses and bacteria are found.

MICROBIOLOGICALLY TESTED

Viropac™has been microbiologically tested and proven effective against a wide range of gram positive and negative organisms:

Viruses

Influenza virus H5N1
Influenza virus H1N1
Influenza virus (Hong Kong)
Hepatitis B & C
Norwalk virus
HIV
Aids Virus
Influenza A/Brazil
Herpes Simplex Type I
Herpes Simplex Type II
Vaccinia

Bacteria

Bacillus subtilis - gram positive
Brevibacterium ammonagenes - gram positive
Camplyobacter jejuni - gram negative
Clostridium perfringens - gram positive
Enterobacter aerogenes - gram negative
Escherichia coli (Includes O157:H7) - gram negative
Klebsiella pneumoniae - gram negative
Listeria monocytogenes - gram positive
Proteus vulgaris - gram negative
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - gram negative
Pseudomonas cepacia - gram negative
Salmonella Brandenburg - gram negative
Salmonella choleraesuis - gram negative
Salmonella schottmuelleri - gram negative
Salmonella typhimurium - gram negative
Serratia marcescens - gram negative
Shigella dysenteriae - gram negative
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - gram positive
Streptococcus faecalis - gram positive
Streptococcus pyogenes - gram positive
Vibro cholerae - gram negative

Fungi

Aspergillus niger
Penicillium italicum
Trichophyton mentagrophytes

Viropac™ passes the following AOAC (The Association of Analytical Communities) tests:

Disinfectant - AOAC Use Dilution Test at 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).
Disinfectant - AOAC Use Dilution Test with 400 ppm hard water (as CaCO3) and 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).
Sanitiser - AOAC Germicidal and Detergent Sanitiser Test with 800 ppm hard water (as CaCO3) and 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).
Sanitiser - AOAC Germicidal and Detergent Sanitiser Test with 1100 ppm hard water (as CaCO3) and 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).
Fungicide - AOAC Disinfectants Fungal Test with 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).
Virucide - EPA Guidelines with 400 ppm hard water (as CaCO3) and 5% Organic Soil (Blood Serum).

Product approved by: New Zealand Food Safety Authority (C31) & actives by United States EPA (6836-70).

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:	Clear - light yellow liquid.
Odour:	Faint, pleasant odour.
Boiling point:	Initial Boiling Point at 100ºC.
Density @ 20ºC (Kg/Lt.):	1.02.
Solubility in water:	Complete.
Melting point:	Not applicable.
Vapour pressure:	< 0.01 mm Hg @ 20ºC
Flammable limits (LEL):	<0.01 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
pH:	6 - 8 (Neutral)
Evaporation rate:	<0.01 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Flammable limits (LEL):	Not applicable.
Flammable limits (UEL):	Not applicable.
Auto ignition temperature:	Not applicable.
Foaming Properties	Slight.
Dangerous Goods Rating:	Not applicable
Shelf Life:	10+ years

VIROPAC™ ADVANTAGES

Viropac™is conveniently packaged in 1 litre spray bottles, 5 litre containers, and 20ml sachets.
Inhibits viral and bacterial growth for up to 4 hours after drying on surfaces
Versatile - an effective cleaner as well as a surface disinfectant
Extremely economic. 5 litres of concentrate makes 250 litres.
Long (10yr +) shelf life
Non-corrosive
Non-flammable
Non-bleaching
Kills odour forming bacteria
Practically odourless
Chemically stable
Neutral PH
Biodegradable
No need to store large quantities of flammable or reactive products
Suitable for use on healthcare surfaces
No dangerous phenolics, chlorine or glutaraldehyde
Will not stain surfaces, fabrics or carpets
Can be used as a streak free cleaner
Ideal for routine cleaning and disinfecting of equipment such as keyboards and telephones where large numbers of viruses and bacteria are found.

VIROPAC™ FOR USE IN

Hospitals
Ambulances
Police
Defence agencies
Emergency Services
Medical Rooms
Schools
Retirement Homes
Veterinary & Pet Shops
Office Buildings
Retail Shops
Factories
Hotels, Restaurants & Supermarkets
Buses, Taxis & Rental Cars
Rail Ferries, Ships, Airports
At Home

VIROPAC™ ECONOMIC TO USE

A flu pandemic is predicted to last up to 90 days, so all organisations need to assemble resources to respond for this length of time.

5-litres of Viropac™ concentrate makes 250 litres of Viropac™ spray solution effective against the H5N1 bird flu.

It is estimated that 5-litres of Viropac™ concentrate will be sufficient for up to 10 office users or one residential home during the 90 days of a flu pandemic.

FLU PANDEMICS

During the 20th century, flu pandemics caused millions of deaths, social disruption and profound economic losses worldwide. Influenza experts agree that another pandemic is certain to happen but are unable to say when.

The World Health Organisation has advised that the risk of another flu pandemic is high.

Pandemic

Pandemic Planning

The objective of pandemic planning is to enable countries to be prepared to recognise and manage an influenza pandemic. Planning may help to reduce transmission of the pandemic virus strain, to decrease cases, hospitalisations and deaths, to maintain essential services and to reduce the economic and social impact of a pandemic.

The New Zealand Ministry of Health and Ministry of Economic Development have instructed Essential Services, businesses and households to take prudent steps to prepare for a flu pandemic.

VIROPAC™ IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN EVERY FLU PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN.

How Flu Spreads:

1. By Air - Passed from person to person through the air by breathing in air containing droplets or aerosols containing the virus produced when an infected person talks, coughs or sneezes.

Solution - Wearing of suitable facemasks

2. Through Contact - Touching a surface contaminated with the virus and then touching your face or mouth.

Many viruses including H5N1 remain alive on surfaces for many hours after contamination.

Solution - Treatment of surfaces with Viropac™

Pandemic Controls:

By implementing simple strategies and control measures the impact of flu pandemics can be significantly minimised.

Improved workplace cleaning
Improved personal hygiene
Social distancing

The key to any pandemic control strategy is to implement:

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO DELIVER EFFECTIVE CONTROLS.

CHOOSING A DISINFECTING AGENT

There are numerous issues to consider when selecting a disinfecting agent. A direct comparison of the properties of household bleach (usually containing about 5% sodium hypochlorite), alcohol sprays (usually between 70-100% ethyl or iso-propyl alcohol) are made against Viropac™.

Download the PDF Comparison Chart