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FMD: Recommended List Of Disinfectants

April 6, 2001
Posted by The Horse Staff

Here’s a recommended list of disinfectants from the United States Department of Agriculture.

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From the United States Department of Agriculture (https://www.usda.gov):

Product	Dilution	Mixing Instructions	Notes
5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) (Household bleach)	3%	Add 3 gallons of chlorine bleach to 2 gallons of water, mix thoroughly
Acetic Acid*	4-5%	Add 6.5 ounces of glacial acetic acid to 1 gallon of water, mix thoroughly	Vinegar is a 4% solution of acetic acid.
Potassium Peroxymonosulfate and Sodium Chloride (i.e. Virkon-S)	1%	Follow label directions	Virkon-S: Farnum Livestock Products Attn: Bob Walber (817)-561-7516
Sodium Carbonate (soda ash)*	4%	Add 5.33 ounces of sodium carbonate to 1 gallon of hot water (or 1 pound to 3 gallons of water), mix thoroughly	The solution is mildly caustic, but can dull paint and varnished surfaces.
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) (lye)*	2%	Add 1/3 cup of NaOH pellets (2.7 ounces of the lye) to 1 gallon of cold water, mix thoroughly.	This solution is highly caustic. Use protective rubber clothing, gloves and safety glasses. WARNING: Always add the lye to the water. Never pour the water over the lye.

* Section 18 application submitted and EPA approval is pending

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