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ajfreptiles
at Sat Nov 19 21:56:25 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ajfreptiles ]
Just did a quick search on Google....LOL....I guess my panties are bunching...LOL
This states some good info for all to read. This is just the second site I went to, so I'm sure there is more info out there.
Chlorhexidines
TRADE NAMES: Nolvasan, Chlorasan, Virosan, Hibitane, Hibistat, Phisohex
A low-level disinfectant with a contact time of 10 minutes. Used as an inanimate surface disinfectant. Due to its low-level tissue toxicity it is recommended as a skin antiseptic, a treatment for mild cases of Candida and as a drinking water additive. It is also thought to inhibit the spread of some viruses. For drinking water, dilute at 10-20cc per gallon of water. For hand-feeding formula a drop or two per cup or 5cc per gallon of formula. Recommended as a daily sanitation level wash for brooders and baby containers, and as a routine brooder wipe for containers with chicks present. Used as a skin antiseptic for soiled babies.
Advantages:
Effective against many fungus, yeast, bacteria (Gram-negative organisms) and some viruses (most enveloped viruses) including Newcastle's. A very low toxicity to birds and humans.
Disadvantages:
Chlorhexidines have some limitations which make some routine use inadvisable. As a cleaner it has little value because of poor cleaning properties and due to a decreased effectiveness in the presence of organic matter and hard water. It is not effective against several types of bacteria including many Gram-negative bacteria and Pseudomonas. Not effective against bacterial spores or mycobacterium. Will not kill hydrophilic viruses.
Moderately expensive, and solutions must be discarded daily to be within recommended guidelines.
Just note *** Not effective against bacterial spores or mycobacterium. Will not kill hydrophilic viruses.
Hope this helps....My 2 cents.....Andy
Now your panties can bunch a while..LOL.
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RE: Please note *** Cleaning properly*** - ajfreptiles, Sat Nov 19 21:56:25 2005