Sign in

Hospital disinfectant effective against swine flu virus

Vantocil, an antimicrobial product long used as a hospital disinfectant, is also highly effective in controlling the H1N1 virus that causes swine flu, according to research conducted in the US.

Updated on: Aug 10, 2009, 14:41:17 IST
IANS | By , Washington
Share
Share via
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • whatsapp
Copy link
  • copy link

Vantocil, an antimicrobial product long used as a hospital disinfectant, is also highly effective in controlling the H1N1 virus that causes swine flu, according to research conducted in the US.

HT Image
HT Image

Research done by ATS Labs, Eagan, Minnesota, showed Vantocil FHC was effective within 10 minutes in controlling the H1N1 virus.

Vantocil FHC is a non-staining, disinfectant detergent concentrate for cleaning all hard surfaces in hospitals. It can also be used in domestic settings and food processing.

Vantocil FHC is based on the active ingredient poly (hexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride (PHMB).

The PHMB antimicrobial has a proven track record in providing both broad spectrum bactericidal and virucidal activity in a diverse range of hygiene products.

Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, Russia and US Iran war Live, get all the latest headlines in one place on Hindustan Times.