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Info request: F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant

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I just recently made the switch from Chlorhexidine to F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant. I was hoping to get a couple questions answered from those that use it.

Mixing with distilled water:

With Chlorhexidine, there is a shelf life after mixing. Does anyone know how long F10SC is good for after mixing?


What are your opinions on this statement I pulled off a website?

"F10SC can be sprayed on and left to disinfect after cleaning with no need to rinse off. Unlike many other products F10 stays active providing an ongoing residual effect."

I work with Ball Pythons, Tokays, Bearded Dragon, and a Pacman frog. I most likely won't use it with the frog, but I was wondering how others feel about leaving this stuff behind for the critters to crawl in.


Using in a planted terrarium (reaction to plants and micro fauna):

I have a few terrariums that I will be using this with. Some have plants and all have springtails. Will this stuff hurt the plants and/or soil occupants?


What concentrations do you use?

Right now, I am using the 1:250 disinfectant to water.


More info on F10SC:

http://www.f10biocare.co.uk/sctech.html
 
Focal said:
What are your opinions on this statement I pulled off a website?

"F10SC can be sprayed on and left to disinfect after cleaning with no need to rinse off. Unlike many other products F10 stays active providing an ongoing residual effect."

I work with Ball Pythons, Tokays, Bearded Dragon, and a Pacman frog. I most likely won't use it with the frog, but I was wondering how others feel about leaving this stuff behind for the critters to crawl in.
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Disinfectants need contact time to work - most people don't use them effectively, in that they just spray & wipe.
You aren't leaving the stuff for the critters to crawl in - it should be dry prior to replacing animals. Certain disinfectants - bleach, quaternary ammonia products, and chlorhexidine diacetate, for example - require rinsing afterwards, especially if there is going to be contact with food or drinking water.
I would elect not to use with amphibians if you aren't going to rinse thoroughly; and if your snakes dump their water, or you sometimes pour water in their tubs, I would consider rinsing those tubs, as well.

I think I saw something about shelf life when I was investigating the stuff, but I don't recall - if I can find it again, I'll get back to you. (I've got a bottle here that just never got around to trying :shrug01: )
 
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