:Virkon

{{Short description|Disinfectant}}

Virkon is a multi-purpose disinfectant. It contains potassium peroxymonosulfate{{Cite web|title=Lanxess plans to expand capacity for Oxone monopersulfate|url=https://cleanroomtechnology.com/news/article_page/Lanxess_plans_to_expand_capacity_for_Oxone_monopersulfate/170170|access-date=2020-10-12|website=cleanroomtechnology.com}} (an oxidizing agent), sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (a detergent), sulfamic acid (a cleaning agent), and inorganic buffers. It is typically used for cleaning up hazardous spills, disinfecting surfaces and soaking equipment. The solution is used in many areas, including hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes, funeral homes, dental and veterinary facilities, and anywhere else where control of pathogens is required.Antec International (2003). Virkon Broad Spectrum Disinfectant (EPA Label). {{Cite web |url=http://www.homelandsecurity-equipment.com/EPAVirkonLabelRevised08-12-03.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=November 22, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928201615/http://www.homelandsecurity-equipment.com/EPAVirkonLabelRevised08-12-03.pdf |archive-date=September 28, 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown}}

1% Virkon has a wide spectrum of activity against viruses, some fungi, and bacteria.{{Cite journal | doi = 10.1007/BF01719487 | volume = 11 | issue = 2 | pages = 193–197 | last = Gasparini

| first = R. | author2 = T. Pozzi | author3 = R. Magnelli | author4 = D. Fatighenti | author5 = E. Giotti | author6 = G. Poliseno | author7 = M. Pratelli | author8 = R. Severini | author9 = P. Bonanni | author10 = L. De Feo | title = Evaluation of in vitro efficacy of the disinfectant Virkon | journal = European Journal of Epidemiology | date = 1995-04-01 | pmid = 7672075 | s2cid = 19759687}} This includes at least 300 strains/clinical isolates from 76 bacteria, 47 strains/clinical isolates from 35 viruses, and 45 strains/clinical isolates from 17 fungi.{{cite web |title=Virkon Disinfectant Powder |url=https://rmsupply.co.uk/virkon-disinfectant/13-virkon-powder-500gm-bottles.html |publisher=RMSupply |access-date=30 March 2020}}

It has been proven effective against SARS-COV-2,{{Cite web|title=Virkon-S Disinfectant and Virucide for Agricultural Biosecurity|url=https://syndel.com/product/virkon-s/|access-date=2020-06-17|website=Syndel|language=en}} the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).{{cite web |title=LANXESS Coronavirus Solutions|url=https://coronavirus.lanxess.com/ |publisher=Lanxess|access-date=30 March 2020}} However, it is less effective against spores and fungi than some alternative disinfectants.{{Cite journal | doi = 10.1053/jhin.2000.0818 | issn = 0195-6701 | volume = 46 | issue = 3 | pages = 203–209 | last = Herńndez | first = A. |author2 = E. Martró | author3 = L. Matas | author4 = M. Martín | author5 = V. Ausina | title = Assessment of in vitro efficacy of 1% Virkon against bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores by means of AFNOR guidelines | journal = Journal of Hospital Infection | date =November 2000 | pmid = 11073729}}