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Quarantine Treatments (Correct as of 27 April 2011)
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Disinfectant |
Rate |
Approved Classes |
|---|---|---|
|
Virkon disinfectant |
As per manufacturer's directions. |
Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
|
2% Phoraid disinfectant |
20% solution (200ml per 1L). |
Class 5 and 7 Animal; Class 2.6 |
|
Sodium hydroxide - (Caustic soda, NaOH): |
Add 1kg–of caustic soda to 50L of water. |
Class 5 and 7 Animal; Class 2.6 |
|
Decon 90 |
As per manufacturer's directions. |
Class 5 and 6 Plant |
|
Hypochlorite |
1% available chlorine at ph 6-8 for 10 minutes |
Class 5 and 6 |
|
Ethanol |
80% (v/v) |
Class 5 |
|
Isopropyl Alcohol |
60-70% (v/v) |
Class 5 |
|
F10SC |
As per manufacturer's directions. |
Class 5 |
|
Biogram |
As per manufacturer's directions. |
Class 5 Plant and |
|
Suma Crystal A8 |
2.86% W/v Suma Crystal A8 (28.6 g or 29g per litre water) |
Class 2.6 |
|
Virucidal X |
1% Solution (10gm/litre of water) |
Class 2.6 |
| F10 Hand Gel | As per manufacturer's directions | Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
|
Vantocil FHC |
As per manufacturer's direction |
Class 6 |
Hand Disinfectants for use at Class 5 Quarantine Approved Premises
The class 5 Quarantine Approved Premises Criteria require that, upon completion of quarantine work and prior to leaving the approved area, all personnel must disinfect their hands using an DAFF Biosecurity-approved disinfectant. A list of all currently approved hand disinfectants is provided below.
|
Disinfectant |
Rate |
|---|---|
|
Chlorhexidine (0.5 – 4% w/v) in alcoholic formulation |
Exposure for 2 minutes |
|
Isopropyl alcohol (60 – 70% v/v) |
Exposure for 2 minutes |
|
Ethyl alcohol (80% v/v) with emollients |
Exposure for 2 minutes |
|
Povidone-iodine (0.75 – 1% av I) |
Exposure for 2 minutes |
Note: The above is a guide only as to what may be used when decontaminating equipment, spillage areas or situations as directed by DAFF Biosecurity. Premises holders should also contact their respective State/Territory governments to check what chemicals are approved in their States/Territory.
Chemicals must be applied in accordance with the label directions.
Notes:
- Some disinfectants may present a health hazard to workers and may cause damage to some metals such as aluminium, chrome and similar alloys. The premises holder must be aware that possible damage to surfaces from any treatments may occur. Disinfectants should be used as per manufacturer's directions and where corrosion or discolouring is of concern, washed off after use.
- Care must be taken when applying the disinfectant to ensure that the surface is not damaged. The first application should be on a small, less exposed area and should be checked for damage such as paint tainting (colour change), smearing or bubbling before the disinfectant is applied to the rest of the item.
- Any damage to goods from disinfection procedures should be reported to DAFF Biosecurity Canberra Office.
- Protective clothing including boots, safety glasses and gloves (preferably disposable) should be worn when handling any chemical disinfectant used for decontamination. Particular care must be taken to avoid contact with skin or eyes, and inhalation of fumes or powders.
- Acid and alkaline based disinfectants must not be mixed.
- DAFF Biosecurity refers to Appendix E of the Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS 2243.3:2002 – Safety in Laboratories Part 3; Microbiological aspect of containment facilities) for the appropriate application of Hypochlorite, Ethanol and Isopropyl alcohol as disinfectants. These chemicals are approved only for the applications recommended through the standard.
- Steam cleaning or water at >90°C is an acceptable method of removing contamination.
Note: In times of a disease outbreak emergency, consult with your regional office for alternative sources of information in relation to specific diseases.
For further information please contact:
Indistry Arrangements and Management Program
Email: QAP Canberra
14 May 2012