Why “Phoraid”  is  so  effective   for  protection  against Cross-infection

• “Phoraid”  products are Iodophores  releasing Iodine,  a powerful germicide,in a convenient way

  Iodine is generally considered to be four times more active than chlorine. (US Public Health Service,  Food and Sanitation Manual 1962)

• Iodine is faster acting than Hypochlorites,  Quaternary ammonium compounds  and Phenols.

• “Phoraid”  Germicidal Hand Soap is very user friendly and ideal for use in Schools, Hospitals,  Clinics and other Public areas.

• “Phoraid” is relatively more effective than other agents at low temperatures,  where others suffer a reduction in their bactericidal activity.  

• “Phoraid”  remains bactericidal at low concentrations

• “Phoraid” retains it’s activity over a wider range of pH values than does Chlorine.

• “Phoraid”  shows no decrease in microbicidal activity in the presence of hard water.

• “Phoraid” is not affected by salt water

• “Phoraid”  products are biodegradable,  and cost effective when used at correct dilution rates.

• “Phoraid” products offer good stability in storage.  [24 months if stored correctly – away from heat and direct sunlight and provided containers are sealed when not in use]

• Iodine possesses sporicidal activity,  the rate being influenced by conditions [Pelczar, Reid and Chan]

• “Phoraid” products will not give off fumes when they deliberately / inadvertently come into contact with other chemicals.   Phoraid products are non-flammable.

• “Phoraid”  products are free rinsing,  and do not permanently stain textiles or skin

• “Phoraid”  products contain no bleaching agents and will not damage or discolour fabrics when used for decontamination of uniforms etc.  

• “Phoraid”  is most efficient below 40 deg C

The user friendly alternative for infection control.