MicroSol 3+
The improved formulation MicroSol 3+ offers enhanced broad spectrum efficacy,improved environmental safety and is recommended for treatment of all laboratory equipment including surface decontamination.
MicroSol 3+ is reformulated to include a unique and synergistic blend of twin chain quaternary ammonium compounds (Q.A.C.s) and amphoteric biocides. This combination enhances the efficacy compared to single chain Q.A.C.s and amphoterics either as single biocides and even combined.
MicroSol 3+ efficacy is therefore enhanced in the face of organic challenge due to the new Q.A.C. and has been tested at reputable independent test laboratories both in the UK and USA. Where possible, data has been collected using the new European efficacy standards (EN Methods). These methods will be the standards required for the recently adopted European Biocides Product Directive under which all biocides in the EU will be regulated. As additional methods transition from provisional to approved, further studies will be added.
The test standards against which MicroSol 3+ has been evaluated are:
Thus, MicroSol 3+ is proven to be effective against key human pathogenic micro-organisms to internationally recognised standards which challenge the efficacy in hard water and soil conditions.
MicroSol 3+ retains the action of MicroSol 3, interacting with DNA and RNA molecules, to have a deleterious effect on their secondary structure thus deactivating them within blood, plasma or other samples. Analysis performed by Warwick Analytical Service Ltd (June 2005) conclude that MicroSol 3+ affects the thermal stability of homonucleotide DNAs rendering them unable to re-anneal. It is therefore a suitable decontaminant for pipettes and surfaces for use in molecular biology laboratories and when carrying out DNA profiling for forensic applications.
Improved Formulation MicroSol 3+
MicroSol 3+ is available in the same convenient packaging as the original MicroSol 3. Efficacy is determined at a standard dilution of 1:10 of the 5 litre concentrate which equates to the concentration of the 500ml ready to use spray bottle and the solution impregnated into the handy hard surface wipes. MicroSol 3+ is biodegradable, has low toxicity,and is non-corrosive making it user and environmentally friendly. A surfactant is also included to supplement the biocidal efficacy with cleaning properties obviating the need for pre-cleaning before disinfection. MicroSol 3+ leaves no surface residues and is non-staining and produces no unpleasant odours. All these advantages with New MicroSol 3+ at no additional cost over the original formulation.
Ordering Information
MIC-201 500ml Spray Bottle
MIC-203 5L Concentrate
MIC-204 125 Wipes
MicroSol 3+ Material Safety Data Sheet
