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Description

The Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant - Gallon (4/Case) (#13-3300) is a ready-to-use, intermediate-level surface disinfectant that can safely eliminate bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It's best for use in operating rooms, isolation, patient care, laboratories, and NICU. Also, when used as directed, it can effectively clean and decontaminate critical and semi-critical instrumentation.

This disinfectant has the following claims in terms of time it takes to kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses:

3 Minutes

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis var: bovis (BCG) (TB).
  • Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  • Salmonella enterica.
  • Trichophyton mentagrophytes.

2 Minutes

  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
  • Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE).
  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).
  • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
  • Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1).

Frequently asked questions

How fast does EnviroCide kill major pathogens?

The EnviroCide disinfectant is known for its rapid kill times, achieving complete elimination of major pathogens in as little as 2 to 3 minutes. The required contact time varies based on the specific organism:

  • 2 Minute Kill Time: Eliminates critical viruses and highly resistant bacteria, including Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1), Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2, MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus), and VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis).
  • 3 Minute Kill Time: Effectively kills key pathogens such as TB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
What are the intended use environments for EnviroCide?

The Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant is an intermediate-level surface disinfectant designed for use in critical and high-demand healthcare settings.Its primary intended use environments include:* Operating Rooms* Isolation Areas* Patient Care Areas* Laboratories* Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)Additionally, this ready-to-use solution can be used to clean and decontaminate critical and semi-critical medical instrumentation when applied according to directions.

Is Metrex EnviroCide ready to use, or does it require dilution?

Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant is ready-to-use. No dilution is required, making it convenient and easy to use.

What pathogens does EnviroCide Disinfectant eliminate?

The Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant is an intermediate-level, ready-to-use solution with broad-spectrum efficacy, making it suitable for critical environments like operating rooms. It provides bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and tuberculocidal action.

Efficacy has been tested against a wide range of major pathogens, including:

  • Virucidal (2-Minute Kill Time):
    • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
    • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1)
    • Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2
  • Bactericidal (Rapid Kill Times):
    • In 2 minutes, it eliminates resistant strains like MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecalis).
    • In 3 minutes, it kills Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella enterica.
  • Tuberculocidal (3-Minute Kill Time): Mycobacterium tuberculosis var: bovis (BCG) (TB)
  • Fungicidal (3-Minute Kill Time): Trichophyton mentagrophytes
What environments can EnviroCide Disinfectant be safely used in?

The Metrex EnviroCide is an intermediate-level, ready-to-use surface disinfectant specifically formulated for use in critical healthcare environments. You can safely use EnviroCide in the following demanding settings:

  • Operating rooms
  • Isolation areas
  • Patient care areas
  • Laboratories
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)

Additionally, when applied as directed, this solution can be used to clean and decontaminate critical and semi-critical medical instrumentation.

What is the volume of each bottle of Metrex EnviroCide, and how many bottles are included in a case?

Each bottle contains 1 gallon of Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant. There are 4 bottles per case.

How quickly does this disinfectant work?

The Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant is formulated for rapid, intermediate-level disinfection, with kill times ranging from 2 to 3 minutes depending on the pathogen:

  • 2 Minutes: Effective against critical viruses and bacteria, including HBV, HCV, HIV-1, MRSA, and VRE.
  • 3 Minutes: Eliminates a broad spectrum of pathogens, including TB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella enterica.
Where is this intermediate-level disinfectant used?

The Metrex EnviroCide is an intermediate-level surface disinfectant designed for use in critical healthcare environments.Its intended uses include:* Surface Disinfection: Ideal for high-demand settings like operating rooms, isolation areas, patient care settings, laboratories, and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU).* Instrumentation Decontamination: It can also be used, when applied as directed, to clean and decontaminate critical and semi-critical medical instrumentation.

Is the formula fast-acting for busy environments?

Yes, its fast-acting formula disinfects surfaces efficiently. It eliminates many common pathogens in just 2 to 3 minutes, making it ideal for busy healthcare settings where time is critical.

Can EnviroCide be used to decontaminate medical instruments?

Yes, when applied as directed, Metrex EnviroCide Disinfectant can be used to clean and decontaminate critical and semi-critical medical instrumentation.