SICODOL

SICODOL
General purpose disinfectant
PRODUCT INFO
SPECIFICATION
Sicodol is an amber coloured, clear soluble, general purpose disinfectant. Sicodol has been formulated to be relatively safe to
handle and gives even balanced bactericidal activity against pyogenic bacteria, coliforms, Salmonella and the Pseumonas
spp. It is therefore, ideal for use as an environmental disinfectant in hospitals or areas of high risk contamination, with the
advantage of containing its own detergent system.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Sicodol is based on a blend of vegetable soaps with a selected xylenol fraction as its active ingredient.
Sicodol is recommended for use at a dilution of 0.75%. Sicodol is a broad spectrum disinfectant capable of destroying bacteria,
fungi, yeasts, protozoa and some viruses.
Sicodol is miscible with alcohols at all dilutions. Sicodol is stable over a wide temperature range. It may be autoclaved. Sicodol
concentrate is stable for more than 2 years. Tests have shown that a 0.75% solution was active after 2 months storage in a
sealed container. Sicodol is active in the presence of serum, blood, faeces, urine and other organic matter.
MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECTRUM
Sicodol is a broad spectrum disinfectant. It is active against gram positive, gram negative and acid fast bacteria including
tuberculosis. It is active against algae, fungi, mycoplasm, protozoa, yeasts, and some viruses. It is not active against bacterial
spores at room temperature although outgrowth will be prevented in 0.75% Sicodol.
Rideal Walker coefficient : 7.0
Chick Martin coefficient : 4.0
APPROVALS
Sicodol has been approved by the Ministery of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods under the Diseases of Animals (approved
disinfectants) Order at the following dilutions in water :
Diseases of poultry orders : 1 – 60
Tuberculosis orders : 1 – 65
General orders : 1 – 70
KELSEY-SYKES MODIFIED CAPACITY TEST
The Kelsey-Sykes Modified Capacity Test (1974) is now the standard test for phenolic disinfectants.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCT 6749 is the chosen test organism as it is generally more resistant than other organisms.
Sicodol passes the Capacity Test at 0.75% under dirty conditions.
A 0.75% solution of Sicodol has been demonstrated to produce effective kill against the following organisms.
This is not a complete list but designed to show the range of activity.
Gram Positive Bacteria
Actinomyces spp Micrococcus roseus
Bacillus spp (veg. not spore) Staphylococcus aureu
Clostridium welchii (not sp.) Staphylococcus epidermidis
Corynebacterium sp Streptococcus faecalis
Erysipelothris rhusiopathiae Streptococcus pyogenes
Gram negative bacteria
Acinetobacter anitratus Proteus vulgaris
Alcaligenes faecalis Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Citrobacter freundii Pseudomonas flourescens
Escherichia coli Salmonella chloraesuis
Flavobacterium spp Salmonella typhi
Klebsiella pneumoniae Salmonella typhimurium
Klebsiella aerogenes Shigella sonnei
Fungi and Yeasts
Aspergillus niger Penicillium expansum
Aureobasidium pullulans Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Candida albicans
Information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but is for the customer to satisfy itself of the suitability for its own
particular purpose. No representation, warranty of guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.
Sap International Corporation S.A. – Krekelenberg 69 – 2980 Zoersel Belgium
Phone: 32/+3/3090651 – Fax: 32/3/3091931 – Email: info@sico.be - Website: www.sico.be
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PRODUCT INFO
ROUTINE DISINFECTION
In an environment where bacterial contamination is possible or suspected, efficient and economical disinfection is of paramount
importance. This disinfection is not a substitute for good cleaning procedures but an important means of overcoming unwanted
and potentially dangerous organisms. Whenever possible the best results will always be achieved after routine cleaning.
The major problems of disinfection are :
1. Large number of bacteria especially those which show resistance to disinfectants.
2. Bacteria made inaccessible to the disinfectant by heavy organic soiling
3. Bacteria that are dried on the surface.
4. Lower temperature.
5. Too short a contact time between surface/bacteria and disinfectant
6. Presence of inactivating matters such as both soluble and insoluble contamination, dirt and hard water.
7. Inaccurate and incorrectly advised disinfection.
There is no such thing as instant disinfection so allow the solution sufficient time to do its job efficiently within a defined
cleaning program which will assist in removing inactivating soil and expose the bacteria to the disinfectant. For measures of
economy and safety, it is recommended that the disinfectant dilution should be tested in practice. No 2 situations are identical
so check the disinfection process after use to ensure that concentration, volume and contact time are right for your situation.
It is recommended that the disinfectant dilutions should be prepared daily in clean containers to prevent the carry over of
resistant organisms which may survive and contaminate fresh dilution.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION - IN USE DILUTION
For disinfection of high risk areas where contamination with organic matter is known to be present, 0.75% dilution is
recommended.
EFFECTS ON MATERIALS
Sicodol at use dilution may be used on a wide variety of materials without damaging effect.
- Clothing fibres : cotton, wool, nylon and terrylene are not affected by a 0.75% solution
- Plastics and rubbers : rubber sheeting/tubing, thermo plastic materials and antistatic floor covering are not
affected by a 0.75% solution
- Metals : chrnium plate, nickel, silver solder and stainless steel are unaffected when immersed in a 0.75% solution for 2
weeks. Zinc, copper and brass may be slightly affected.
The following materials may be used to inhibit corrosion in a 0.75% solution :
1. Borax
2. Sodium carbonate 1%
3. Sodium nitrite 0.5%
TOXICITY
A sample of Sicodol was presented for examination by means of a Draize Eye Test at 0.75% dilution. The test was performed
as laid down in the FDA handbook. Appraisal of the Safety of Chemicals in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (1959) pg. 49.
Moderate conjunctival irritation was seen in those animals (New Zealand White Rabbits) with unwashed eyes, this irritation did
not persist however, after 48 hours. At no time during the experiment was the cornea or iris of any animal affected.
SAFETY AND HANDLING
- Do not ingest.
- Protective gloves must be worn handling the concentrate.
- Any accidental splashes in the eye or on the skin should be washed immediately. Seek medical advices if irritation
persists.
- Splashes of concentrated Sicodol in the eye should receive medical treatment.
- Keep away from children.
- Wash containers with water before discarding.
PACKING
- Cartons each 4 x 5 litres
- 25 litres
- 205 litres
Dispensers for 5 litres are available.
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Information in this publication is believed to be accurate and is given in good faith, but is for the customer to satisfy itself of the suitability for its own
particular purpose. No representation, warranty of guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.
Sap International Corporation S.A. – Krekelenberg 69 – 2980 Zoersel Belgium
Phone: 32/+3/3090651 – Fax: 32/3/3091931 – Email: info@sico.be - Website: www.sico.be
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