- Condition: Factory New
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Country of Origin: USA
- Warranty: Not Available
- Weight: 21.2 lb
- Bleach-free and fragrance-free
- Available in three container sizes
- Eliminates bacteria, viruses and fungi in one minute
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MFR:
Metrex
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 13-5024
- Phone: (800) 841-1428
Frequently asked questions
Is CaviCide1 an effective broad-spectrum disinfectant?
Yes, the Metrex CaviCide1 is a clinically effective, ready-to-use, broad-spectrum disinfectant and cleaner suitable for hard, non-porous surfaces. It is officially classified as Tuberculocidal, Bactericidal, Fungicidal, and Virucidal.
Broad-Spectrum Efficacy and Contact Times
This disinfectant is engineered for rapid action, offering a comprehensive kill profile that includes drug-resistant bacteria (like MRSA, VRE, and CRKP) and numerous viruses (including SARS-CoV-2, HBV, and Norovirus).
The required contact time for efficacy is extremely fast:
- 1 Minute Kill Time: Achieved for most listed bacteria, fungi, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis var: bovis (TB).
- 3 Minute Kill Time: Required specifically for efficacy against Adenovirus II.
CaviCide1 is also bleach-free and fragrance-free, enhancing its usability in high-stakes environments like hospitals, dental offices, and schools.
Is CaviCide1 a fast-acting disinfectant?
Yes, Metrex CaviCide1 is engineered for rapid, broad-spectrum disinfection on hard, non-porous surfaces. It is a ready-to-use formula with extremely short contact times:
- 1-Minute Efficacy: Achieves tuberculocidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and most virucidal kill claims, including efficacy against drug-resistant bacteria (like MRSA) and viruses (including SARS-CoV-2).
- 3-Minute Efficacy: Required only for effectiveness against Adenovirus II.
Its formulation is bleach-free and fragrance-free, ensuring suitability for sensitive environments such as hospitals, dental offices, and neonatal units.
Does CaviCide1 reduce the risk of cross-contamination?
Yes, the Metrex CaviCide1 Disinfectant is specifically engineered to reduce the risk of cross-contamination on hard, non-porous surfaces in clinical and professional environments. Its efficient, one-step application simplifies hygiene protocols and ensures rapid germicidal action.
Key features that minimize contamination risk include:
- One-Step Disinfection: The product functions as a single-step germicidal spray, meaning it cleans and disinfects simultaneously. This eliminates the need for separate pre-cleaning steps for many applications, simplifying protocols and reducing the potential for cross-contamination.
- Rapid Efficacy: CaviCide1 achieves its tuberculocidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal claims in just one minute of contact time for most pathogens, including drug-resistant bacteria (like MRSA and VRE) and difficult viruses (like SARS-CoV-2 and Norovirus).
- Versatile and Safe Use: Its ready-to-use, bleach-free, and fragrance-free formulation is safe for use on a wide variety of medical and institutional surfaces, ensuring effective disinfection across critical patient care areas.
Is the CaviCide1 formula user-friendly?
Yes, the Metrex CaviCide1 Disinfectant is specifically designed as a user-friendly formulation suitable for staff and sensitive patient environments.
Its composition prioritizes reduced user irritation and lower risk of cross-contamination by being:
- Bleach-free: The formula does not contain corrosive bleach.
- Fragrance-free: This minimizes the risk of respiratory irritation or allergic reactions in critical settings such as hospitals, neonatal units, and dental offices.
This balance provides powerful, one-minute broad-spectrum efficacy (24.26% total active ingredients) while maintaining a high degree of user comfort and safety.
Is CaviCide1 disinfectant only for non-porous surfaces?
Yes, the Metrex CaviCide1 Disinfectant is specifically formulated for use on hard, non-porous surfaces only.
It is designed as a highly effective, one-step solution for cleaning and disinfecting in a vast range of professional and critical environments. The product is also bleach-free and fragrance-free, making it ideal for sensitive settings.
Intended use environments include:
- Hospitals (Operating Rooms, Isolation Areas, Neonatal Units)
- Dental Offices and Laboratories
- Emergency Medical Settings (Ambulance Equipment)
- Daycare Centers and Schools
- Health Club Facilities
Does CaviCide1 require dilution before use?
No, Metrex CaviCide1 Disinfectant is ready-to-use and does not require dilution before application. It is a multi-purpose disinfectant designed for direct use on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Where is CaviCide1 disinfectant best used?
The CaviCide1 disinfectant is specifically formulated as a one-step cleaner for hard, non-porous environmental surfaces in professional settings. Its rapid 1-minute kill time, coupled with its bleach-free and fragrance-free formulation, makes it ideal for critical, high-traffic, and sensitive areas.
It is highly recommended for use in a broad range of clinical and professional environments, including:
- Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, operating rooms, surgical centers, laboratories, and nursing homes.
- Specialized Clinical Areas: Dental offices and neonatal units.
- Emergency & Child Care: Ambulance equipment surfaces, emergency medical settings, and daycare centers.
It is suitable for use on various patient care equipment surfaces, including infant/child care equipment.
What sizes of CaviCide1 are available for purchase?
CaviCide1 is available in the following sizes:
- 24 oz Bottle (12/Case)
- 1 Gallon (4/Case)
- 2.5 Gallon (2/Case)
What is the CaviCide1's rapid viral kill time?
The Metrex CaviCide1 is a high-performance, ready-to-use disinfectant engineered for rapid, broad-spectrum virucidal efficacy on non-porous surfaces. It is effective against a wide range of pathogens, including both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.
Viral Kill Times
- 1 Minute Kill Time: Effective against most enveloped viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, HBV, HCV, and HIV-1, as well as non-enveloped viruses like Norovirus and Rotavirus.
- 3 Minute Kill Time: Required contact time specifically for Adenovirus II.
This bleach-free, fragrance-free formulation also achieves bactericidal, fungicidal, and tuberculocidal claims in just one minute.
Is the disinfectant free of bleach and fragrance?
Yes, the Metrex CaviCide1 Disinfectant is both bleach-free and fragrance-free, making it suitable for use in sensitive environments and on a variety of surfaces without causing irritation or damage.