the bean farms website:

Description for Novalsan -
Nolvasan, One Gallon. (chlorhexidine diacetate), the only EPA-registered chlorhexidine disinfectant, works against at least 60 different bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and viruses. Nolvasan is non-corrosive, has minimal to no skin irritation, and retains antimicrobial activity in the presence of organic matter. Nolvasan's unique binding to skin proteins provides residual activity for as long as 2 days. We recommend using this if you have a serious viral or bacteria infection. Generic Chlorhexidine is "Chlorhexidine Gluconate" which is not a virucide.

Description for "generic Novalsan" -
Chlorhexidine (Generic Nolvasan) - Our preferred cleaning disinfectant for cages, furniture & water dishes. Sold by the Gallon. Mix 1/2 to 1 ounce of Chlorhexidine to a gallon of water for cleaning. Generic Chlorhexidine is "Chlorhexidine Gluconate" which is not a virucide.


--------------I was just going off of that---------------

link here:
http://www.beanfarm.com/store/agora.cgi?product=Health_Care&user4=Disinfectants/Cleaners&xm=on

jb

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