Alkacide - CONCENTRATE

High Performance Instrument Disinfectant

Scientifically Completely immerse precleaned instruments into

the solution for the recommended contact time.
• In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek
medical advice immediately (show the label

developed for heat After immersion rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Change to fresh solution daily or earlier should
where possible)
• Change to fresh solution daily or earlier should

labile instruments soiling of the solution become evident. soiling of the solution become evident
• Unused diluted solution may be stored for use
Chemical Composition of User for up to 7 Days
Strength Solution • For advice on handling/storage refer to product
0.425% 1.5 Pentanedial safety data sheet
Alkacide is specifically formulated for use Quaternary Ammonium • Empty containers should be thoroughly rinsed
in the reprocessing of immersible heat Compound with water prior to disposal/recycling
labile, Surgical, Medical and Dental Non Ionic and Catonic Surfactants,
instruments. Alkacide is compatible with a Corrosion and Scale Inhibitors. Clean Conditions, 20°C Contact Time
wide range of materials including all Bactericidal NF EN 1040 5 minutes
reusable metal, rubber and plastic items. Instrument Care NF EN 13727 15 minutes
NF EN 14561
1. Avoid contact corrosion by separating stainless
+ Acinetobacter baumannii 15 mins 15 minutes
Disinfection steel from NON stainless steel instruments and
Alkacide concentrate diluted water to a 5% disinfect separately. Fungicidal (Candida albicans
+ Aspergillus niger) NF EN 1275
solution complies with European standards 2. Discard corroded instruments, (rust particles
NF EN 13624 NF EN 14561 15 minutes
for disinfection and provides for Bactericidal, are transferred from one instrument to another
Fungicidal and Virucidal activity with a 15 during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising). Virucidal NF EN 14476 Adenovirus 15 minutes
NF EN 14476 Poliovirus 5 minutes
minute contact time. 3. To help preserve instrument life a second and
According to NF EN 14476 Hépatitis B 5 minutes
Sporicidal activity is achieved with extended short final rinse using demineralised water is
According to NF EN 1447
contact time. recommended. Herpès & Rotavirus 1 minute
HIV 5 minutes
Economical Cautionary Notes
Mycobacterium tuberculosis 60 minutes
Each 1 litre of Alkacide concentrate provides (In accordance with labelling regulations) Mycobacterium avium & Mycobacterium
for 20 litres at the recommended dilution rate. ALKACIDE CONCENTRATE terrae following 15 min. pre-treatment
• Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed with ALKAZYME 15 minutes
Presentation • Irritating to eyes and skin Sporicidal NF T 72-230
Presented in a flask of 1 litre concentrate with • Risk of serious damage to eyes Bacillus subtilis var niger 60 minutes
integral dosing device. • May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin Bacillus subtilis var niger following
contact 15 min. pre-treatment with ALKAZYME 15 minutes
Directions for Use • In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus
Using a dedicated container dilute Alkacide with plenty of water and seek medical advice following 15 min. pre-treatment with
Concentrate with ordinary cold tap water to • Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and ALKAZYME : 15 minutes
achieve the recommended 5% solution. eye/face protection
Example 50ml Concentrate = 1 litre of solution. • Use only in well ventilated areas
UK Limited

Alkapharm UK Limited, Pillaton Hall, Pillaton, Staffordshire ST19 5RZ T

Tel: +44 (0)1785 714919 ww
www.alkapharm.co.uk
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Medical Device Accessory Class 11B.