SteriGENE® is a high-level hospital-grade disinfectant that is 100% biodegradable, non-corrosive, and safer to use than many competing disinfectants. SteriGENE® is free of aldehydes, chlorine, and phenols. SteriGENE is virucidal, bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal and will kill mycobacteria.
Hospital Grade Disinfection
SteriGENE® is a mixture of halogenated tertiary amine and organic salts <15%, polymeric biguanide hydrochloride surface active agents’ corrosion inhibitor, chelating agents, stabilising agents, and demineralised water. SteriGENE® is free of aldehydes, chlorine, and phenols and is concentrated for on-site dilution. SteriGENE is also effective against Kauri dieback disease, PSA in kiwi fruit, Foot and mouth disease, M.Bovis, Parvo, and feline calicivirus.
Action: It is well known that long-chain quaternary compounds that possess the greatest antibacterial activity are those with at least one radical, with a C8 to C18 length carbon chain. It is also known that absorption plays an important role in the activity of disinfectant formulations. SteriGENE® disinfectant is highly surface active and is therefore readily absorbed. Because of the large relative surface area of particulate micro-organisms, the first stage of germicidal activity probably begins with the absorption of the disinfectant by the microbial cell. It has been observed that such absorption increased the permeability of the cell membrane; leading to rupture of the cell and the decrease of lysine and glutamic acid. The inclusion of dodecylamine and sulfamic acid in the formulation appears to stimulate the contraction of cytoplasm followed by complete stripping of the cell wall. A second mode of action proposed is that cell death results from the inactivation of energy-producing enzymes such as those concerned with glucose, succinate, and pyruvate oxidase systems. As with glutaraldehyde and similar toxic substances, the exact mode has not been fully elucidated. However, using standard biocidal tests, this formulation has been shown to be highly effective. SteriGENE® works up to 70% quicker than conventional high-level disinfectants with the inclusion of micro-emulsion particles (nanoparticles) that enable the active ingredient molecules in the product to be carried rapidly through the cell walls of micro-organisms.
Nanoparticles can enter areas like microscopic fissures and crevices in hard surfaces which up to now have not been penetrable by conventional carrier systems. Disinfectant actives are able to spread across a complete surface area, to perform a far more thorough anti-pathogenic cleansing task than was previously possible.
Indications: Effective against Bacteria, viruses and fungi, including; Coronavirus (SARS, COVID-19), Listera monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., Escherichia spp., Leptospira spp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp., Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas spp., Mycobacterium fortuitum, Bacillus spp., Clostridium spp., Shigella spp., Klebsiella spp., Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Serratia spp., Bordetella bronchiseptica, Campylobacter spp., Legionella spp., Microsporum spp., Candida albicans, Trichophyton spp., Penicillin spp., Aspergillus niger, and Saccharomyces cervisiae. It is also effective against the veral infections: O rotavirus, hepatitis A and B, herpes, HIV, poliomyelitis, influenza, parvo, Newcastle disease, FeIV, FIP, FIV. Product has been tested and approved by MAF.
Dosage: For general disinfection spray on surfaces and wipe. For disinfection of shoes for Kauri Dieback disease, scrape the majority of soiling off shoes and spray soles and sides of shoes with SteriGENE. May be used on most hard surfaces including food preparation areas. Avoid extended contact with polished wood.
First Aid/Poisoning: External use only. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting, contact a doctor or the National Poisons Centre (0800 POISON or 0800 764 766) immediately. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. Avoid eye contact. Wash copiously with water for 10 minutes if in eyes. Wash splashes from clothes or skin immediately. Always seek medical advice for persistent reaction to any chemical. Always study full data sheet before using any chemical preparation. Storage: Store in dry place not below 0oC or above 30oC and out of direct sunlight. Keep lidded and away from foodstuffs and drink
Other Information: SteriGENE® is non-toxic, non-staining, non-irritant, non-tainting and non-corrosive when used as directed. Suitable for use on all surfaces, chairs, floors, walls and appliances. It is safe, flexible and economical to use.
