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Control

Infection

Virusolve+, eds

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What is formaldehyde?

has the chemical elements carbon,

hydrogen and oxygen in its structure.

usually sold as an aqueous or watery

solution called formalin

bactericide or fungicide.

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What is formaldehyde?

cancer initiator and promoter

inhaled: cancers of the lung,

nasopharynx, oropharynx and nasal

passages

respi irritation, watery, itchy, runny, stuffy

nose

dry, sore throat, headache

skin irritation, dermatitis

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Fumigation

to sterilize OR cheaper

now, only used in developing countries

sealed, fumigant gas percolates throughspace

space is ventilated

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Process of Fumigation

clean windows, doors, floor, walls and all

washable equipment with soap and water.

Close windows and ventilators tightly.

Openings sealed it with cellophane tape

etc

Switch off all lights, A/C and other

electrical items

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Process of Fumigation

Calculate the room size in cubic feet

(LBH) and calculate the required

amount of formaldehyde as given in

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Process of Fumigation

cap, mask, foot cover, spectacles

irritant to eye & nose; and it has been

recognized as a carcinogen.

PPE

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Formaldehyde Gas

Electric Boiler Fumigation Method: For

Each 1000 cu.ft of the volume of the

operation theatre 500ml of formaldehyde

(40% solution) added in 1000ml of water inan electric boiler.

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Formaldehyde Gas

Switch on the boiler, leave the room and

seal the door.

After 45 minutes (variable depending to

volume present in the boils apparatus)

switch off the boiler without entering the

room .

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Formaldehyde Gas

Can done also with addition of Formalin to

potassium permanganate

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Fumigation to be neutralized

ammonia place solution at the center of

the room for three hours

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Formaldehyde Allergy

Burning sensation and irritation in eyes,

nose and throat, coughing, wheezing,

tightness in throat, watery eyes and runny

nose.

breathlessness, pulmonary edema and

pneumonitis

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Formaldehyde Allergy

Burning sensation and irritation in eyes,

nose and throat, coughing, wheezing,

tightness in throat, watery eyes and runny

nose.

breathlessness, pulmonary edema and

pneumonitis

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Formaldehyde Allergy

redness, burning sensation, skin rash,

scaling, cracking, white discoloration and

irritation of skin and might cause hives as

well.

Eye contact can cause pain, inflammation,

blurred vision and excess tearing.

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Need for New Chemical Agents

non aldehyde-based

quicker sterilization methods with ever

increasing workloads

nontoxic/safe agents

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Virusolve +

Destroys spores, bacteria, viruses, fungi

Cleans and disinfects in 1 step even with

heavy organic soiling

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Virusolve +

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Virusolve + EDS

Worlds most advance high level

instrument disinfectant

Cost-effective performance

Superior instrument reprocessing

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Virusolve + EDS

Fast and efficient

Bactericidal, tuberculocidal, fungicidal,

virucidal, sporicidal

Rapid 5-min immersion time @ 20 deg C

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Virusolve + EDS

Non-harmful

No glutaraldehyde, aldehyde & alcohol

Virtually odorless

No special venting required

Environmentally-friendly, nonhazardous

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Virusolve + EDS

Cost-effective

Broad spectrum of activity at economical used

concentrations

Reduces maintenance and service costs

Prolongs life of expensive instruments

Long 2-yr shelf life

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Virusolve + EDS

Conventional glutaraldehyde or peracetic

acid incompatible, toxic, difficult to apply

and expensive

Concentrated or RTU form

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Virusolve + EDS

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Cassette Foam Soap System

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Cassette Foam Soap System

Cost control

Prelathered foam feels substantial and stays

in the palm of hand, helping to reduce usage

and wastage 1000 ml = 2500 hand washes for less

servicing and lower cost in use

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Cassette Foam Soap System

Easy maintenance

Easy to load refill

No drips, no mess

Hygiene

Unlike bulk soap, each refill is hygienically

sealed, no contamination

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Luxury Foam Moisturizing

Instant Skin Cleanser

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Luxury Foam Moisturizing

Instant Skin Cleanser Convenient

No water needed

Can be installed anywhere even in areas

away from lavatories or sinks

Cost-efficient

1000 ml/cassette = 2500 pumps

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Luxury Foam Moisturizing

Instant Skin Cleanser Hygienic

Hygienically sealed cassette prevents

contamination and appropriate concentrations

Highly effective

62% ethyl alcohol

Evaporates quickly, not sticky

moisturizes

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Luxury Foam Moisturizing

Instant Skin Cleanser No strong odor

Fresh cucumber scent

99.9% germ killing action

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