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for farms

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GENERAL INFOHygisoft is a universal disinfectant suitable for disinfection and antimicro-bial protection of surfaces of a diverse nature such as concrete, wood, metal, tile, glass and textile against bacterial and fungal contamination.

Hygisoft is based on PHMG, a cationic polymer. This unique combina-tion ensures an effective and long lasting disinfection wherever a micro organism-free environment is needed: food processing, plants and stor-ages, animal farms and transport vehicles.

Hygisoft forms an extremely thin, practically monomolecular layer that adheres fi rmly to the treated surface. The layer has a micro-porous structure that does not form a fi lm and thus allows the treated surface to breath.

Binding of the positive charged components of Hygisoft to the nega-tively charged surface of micro-organism results in destabilization and disintegration of cellular wall, leading to release of intracellular content and ultimately to the cell death.

PROPERTIES

Hygisoft shows its activity against some pathogenic and symbolically pathogenic micro organisms already at concentrations as low as 0.005 %. Hygisoft reveals much lower minimum bactericidal concentration than some other commercially available disinfectants, allowing lower working concentrations and savings of funds.

Long lasting effect

Since the molecular layer of PHMG works on the surface as long as it is not inactivated or washed out and works also as dry, it has a long lasting disinfection effect. Extrapolation of the laboratory test results indicates that Hygisoft may retain its activity several months.

Universality

Hygisoft is a truly universal disinfectant that can be used for treatment of a wide variety of surfaces. Besides of that, in contrast to many other disinfectants, Hygisoft is not selective to any particular kind of micro or-ganism. It kills all types of bacteria and fungi tested so far. It shows good viral affectivity as well. Moreover, Hygisoft is a dual purpose product that can be used effectively both to eliminate already existing microbial con-taminations and to prevent such contaminations in future.

Hygisoft doesn’t change the physical properties and colours nor breath-ingability of the treated surface.

Micro organisms are not known to have become resistant to Hygisoft. Hygisoft is safe to use. It is harmful as concentrate, but in working solu-tions it is safe to use. Hygisoft is also safe for the environment.

However, we recommend wearing protective gloves and breathing mask when working with chemicals continuously. Hygisoft´s pH is almost neu-tral. It is not corrosive on any surface nor builds up rests that could gather dirt.

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HYGISOFT IS A NEW GENERATION DISINFECTANT FOR ANIMAL, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT FARMS, TRANSPORT VEHICLES AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY.

In modern effective farming, production is based on hygienic standard. There should be a fi rm hygienic plan eveywhere and it has to be followed 100 %. In spite of all necessary precautions, sometimes an outside fac-tor may result problems with bacteria, virus, fungi etc. They can create great problems that can even lead to death of animals or in smaller case, reduction in production.

In today’s world there are strict laws about disinfectants. You have to take in account many things, such as working safety, environmental resi-dues and fi nal effect of the product. Disinfection is aimed to reduce the amount of bacteria on a surface. Due to working mechanism of certain disinfectants, bacteria and viruses can become resistant to those disin-fectants. Hospital bacteria are an example of that.

Soft Protector, together with Diransa San Luis S.A., has developed a new product that meets the requirements of today’s world. Hygisoft is safe to use, it is safe for the environment, according to our test results it does not accumulate into body, but it is effective against bacteria, vi-ruses, fungi and moulds. The above description of working mechanism makes it unique on its fi eld. Because of its molecular nature Hygisoft is bound onto the surface and to the pores of the surface effectively, giving long lasting effect.

Hygisoft is ideal for poultry farms, hatcheries, pig farms, cow farms, tur-key farms, fi shing and fi sh farms, vegetable warehouses, greenhouses, transport vehicles, slaughter houses and food plants. It prevents effec-tively all kinds of bacteria to grow. Among others, it is effective against the most common Salmonellas, e-coli etc.

We have gained very good results in Finland in chicken houses and turkey farms as well as storages of potatoes and vegetables. Hygisoft is included on the European biocide directive with its CAS nr. 57028-96-3, Polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Clean fi rst all the loose dirt of the surface and wash it properly. Let it dry. Hygisoft can be used with sponge, spraying, thermo fogging etc. Follow instructions on the package for each area of use. Read the Mate-rial Safety Data Sheet before use. Avoid breathing vapours and prevent contact with eyes. Use biocides always with care and read the MSDS.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

Hygisoft ensures an effective and long lasting protection wherever a microorganism-free environment is needed, such as farms, transport vehicles, food processing plants, vegetable stores, shops and stores, households to name a few. Hygisoft enjoys an excellent reputation among Finnish farmers as an effective mean for both prevention and elimination of microbial contamination in poultry farms, storage facilities

Properties

Water solubleTransparent/clear liquidOdourlesspH 6.0 +/- 0.5 (neutral)Specifi c gravity 1,0 kg/LHygisoft is stable in water solutions. Acute toxicity (intragastric adminis-tration): LD50 >3000 mg/kg (rats, guinea pigs)Skin LD50 >4000 mg/kgInhalation LC50 >1,50 mg/lDermato-resorptive effect absentNot corrosive on any water resistant surface.

Advantages

• Kills bacteria, fungi, viruses• Provides long-term protection• Odourless and colourless • Non-corrosive• Does not contain hazardous substances• Suitable for all kind of surfaces

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List of tested micro organisms(selected)

Bacteria:

Escherisia.coli

Peseudomonas aeruginosa

Staphylococcus aureus (also MRSA)

Salmonella typhimurium

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Closridium diffi cile (also spores)

Bacillus substils

Enterobacteria spp.

Cambylobacter jejuni

Clavibacter Michiganes

Enerococcus faecalis

Proteus spp

Pseudomonas aerugiosa

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Salmonella infantis

Shigella spp

Yersinia enterocolitica

Fungi:

Aspergillus niger

Candida albicans

Mycrosporum ferrugineum

Trichophyton crateriform

Trichophyton cypseum

Trichoderma virige

Trichodermaharzianum

Trichodermalongibrachiatum

Epidermaphiton rubrum

Viruses:

Poliovirus

Adenovirus

Hepatitis viruses

HIV

Infl uenza A virus (H1N1, H5N1)

Parvo virus

and slaughterhouses. Hygisoft can be used either alone or in package with our portfolio of cleaning agents, providing a complete hygienic solu-tion. Hygisoft has proven itself to be particularly effective against mould. Hygisoft is extremely easy-to-use as it is water soluble and suitable for such devices as thermo fogging machines and sprayers.

TEST REPORTS

Study of the effect of Hygisoft according to the standard EN 1270.

Test Laboratory: Helsinki University, Department of Public Health

Test method: Dilution – neutralization

Neutralization liquid: Tween 80 30g/litre + Lesitin 3 g/l

Test microbies

Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442

Escherichia coli (EHEC.base) ATCC 35150

Stabhylococcus aureus ATCC 5638

Yersinia enterocolitica ATCC 23715

Campylobacter jejuni ATCC 29428

Salmonella infantis ATCC 51741

Test Date: 28.11.2003

Test dilutions: Clean circumstances (0.3 g/l BSA) 0.05, 0.1 %

Dirty Circumstances (3g/l BSA) 0.05, 0.1 %

Temperature: 20 °C

Test time: 5 minutes

Incubation temperature: 37 °C

Results

The tested disinfectant has an extremely good bactericide effect against all test microbes in all dilutions in both clean and dirty circumstances.

Test circumstances and liquids were validated at the same time with testing of the product according to the EN standard. Validation results fulfi l the standard requirements.

Other tests

Hygisoft has passed all these tests successfully: EN13697, EN13713, EN13727, EN 13624, prEN12054, EN1650, EN13704, EN12791, EN-prEN ISO 22610:2004, EN1500.

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HYGIENE SOLUTION FOR FARMING

The Hygisoft Method combines power of two novelties: a disinfectant, Hygisoft (Polyhexamethylen guanidium hydrochloride, PHMG) and a de-tergent, Farm Cleaner and serves to create clean and healthy environ-ment at different stages of poultry farming.

Hygisoft is a very effective, new disinfectant that works already at low concentrations against bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is odourless and colourless; its pH is almost neutral. Its ability to provide a long-term biocide protection distinguishes Hygisoft from many other disinfectants available on the market. In contrast to many other products, Hygisoft is environmentally friendly and does not contain any hazardous sub-stanses. Disinfecting water supplies with Hygisoft helps to solve corro-sion problems, which very often occur when using other commercially available disinfectants.

Hygisoft Farm Cleaner represents a completely new type of detergents based on natural esthers. It has been developed specifi cally for poultry farms and is very effi cient in removing organic dirt from the premises. Farm Cleaner can be applied by using high pressure or any other con-ventional method. Farm Cleaner is safe for the user and also environ-mentally friendly. It is easily biodegradable at low temperatures, +3 – 5 °C.

Hygisoft Carrier, the third component of the Hygisoft Method, serves to facilitate distribution of Hygisoft when using fogging equipment.

H5N1: Hygisoft has been widely tested against bacterias, viruses, fungi and algaes. Ask for more details. A test against infl uenza viruses has been performed; PHMG kills both low and high pathogenic infl uenza viruses. It is enough to test against one of each type of viruses, so test-ing of same group infl uenza virus as H5N1 means that PHMG kills them all. It is impossible to test living H5N1, since no country allows to test it, because it is classifi ed dangerous as a chemical weapon.

1. HATCHERIES

1.1 Hatching eggs

Currently used technologies require treatment of hatching eggs with for-malin or potassium permanganate. Direct spraying or fogging of trays with eggs with 0,05 % Hygisoft provides two advantages compared with old technology (mix 1:10):

a. Allows to cut down usage of hazardous chemicals, such as formalin and potassium permanganate

b. Allows protection of eggs against re-contamination for the whole pe-riod of incubation (2-3 weeks), since Hygisoft provides a long-term bio-cide effect.

1.2. Incubators and other equipments, walls and fl oors

Wash machinery and equipment after each use with Farm Cleaner. Thereafter spray or fog on dry surfaces with 0,2% Hygisoft. The same procedure should be applied for sanitizing hatcher rooms. After washing

THE HYGISOFT METHOD

INSTRUCTIONS OF USE

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with Farm Cleaner, fog 0,2% Hygisoft (mix 1:2.5) into the room (about 15 liters of the solution for 1000 m3). Prior to disinfection, make sure that fl oors and walls are dry after cleaning.

2. LAYERS ROOMS

Egg laying chickens are kept either in cages or on the fl oor.

2.1. Cages

Wash cages with Farm Cleaner every 16-18 weeks (3 times per year). After proper cleaning, fog 10 liters of 0,5% solution of Hygisoft for each 1000 m3).

2.2. Floors

After removing dry organic material from the fl oor, wash the fl oor with Farm Cleaner. Then fog 15 liters of 0,5% Hygisoft for each 1000 m³.)

3. BROILER HOUSES

Normally broilers are kept in 5 weeks cycles. Clean and disinfect the premises between each cycle. The procedure is similar to that described in 2.2. Please note that disinfection should be carried out after new layer of sawdust has been strewed on fl oor.

3. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

Disinfection of water supply systems should be done between the broiler cycles. Run water containing 0,05 % (1:10) of Hygisoft through the wa-ter system overnight. If you want to disinfect the water continuously, add 3 ppm Hygisoft to water. Also feed stores and feeding equipment should be didinfected with 0,5 % dilution.

4. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

We recommend using foggers like Pulsfog or similar or an electrical fog-ger. For treatment of hatcheries, eggs and various equipment we rec-ommend electrical fogger cold fogging unit. For treatment of layers and broiler rooms we recommend thermal foggers. When fogging any liquid, wear safety mask to avoid breathing of micro size particles of the liquid.

5. CATTLE

5.1 Milking cows

Hygisoft can be used for disinfecting udders before milking in 0,25 % so-lution (1:1). General disinfection in the premises and equipments should be done with 0,5% dilution on clean, dry surfaces by spraying, fogging or wiping. Also feed stores and feeding equipments should be disin-fected with 0,5% dilution.

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6. BEEF CATTLE

As a universal disinfectant in the premises use 0,5% dilution on clean, dry surfaces by spraying, fogging or wiping. Also feed stores and feed-ing equipment should be disinfected with 0,5% dilution.

7. PIG HOUSES

Use Hygisoft as universal disinfectant for pig houses with 0,5 % dilution on clean, dry surfaces by spraying, fogging or wiping.

8. FISHERIES AND FISH INDUSTRY

(For shrimp farms, see separate leafl et)

8.1 Fishing boats and handling

For making ice, add 10 ppm Hygisoft to keep the ice non contaminating and clean. For hand disinfection, use 0,3 % solution of Hygisoft Hand disinfectant. For disinfection of the equipment and stores on board, use 0,5% solution by spraying, wiping or fogging on clean, dry surfaces.

8.2 Fish factories

For general disinfection use 0,5% dilution by fogging, spraying or wiping on clean, dry surfaces daily on all premises and equipment. Hand disin-fection shoud be carried out continously with 0,3 % hand disinfectant.

For ice making, add 10 ppm Hygisoft to keep the ice non contaminating and clean. For rinsing the fi sh, use 20 ppm of Hygisoft mixed with water. Keep the premises clean and take care of your personal hygiene when handling fi sh and sea food.

9. POTATO AND VEGETABLE FARMING, STORING AND PROCESSING

Vegetable storages and handling are important application areas for Hygisoft. The whole storage facility including storage boxes should be treated with Hygisoft before new harvest is loaded, as it may result a drastical reduction in losses of potatoes and vegetables. Same behav-iour is observed in carrots and other kind of vegetables.

Treatment of tools and machinery used in storing, packing, conveying and processing assure safe storage of the vegetables.

Hygisoft may be used effi ciently in the prevention of microbiological con-tamination and as well as a decontaminating agent, when objects and surfaces to be treated are already contaminated. In warehouses the best way to use Hygisoft is fogging. Use 0,5% dilution.

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Soft Protector Ltd.P.O. Box 100

FI-02761 Espoo, Finland

Tel. +358 9 887 0430

Fax +358 9 853 7302

hygisoft@hygisoft.com

Sales Manager: Mr. Reijo Saunamäki

email: reijo@softcare.fi

10. TRANSPORT VEHICLES

All transport vehicles carrying food must be kept clean and hygienic. Clean vehicles properly with water and detergent. Then disinfect sur-faces with 0.5 % dilution by spraying or fogging on clean, dry surfaces. Take care of the carrying boxes and other equipment that might get in touch with food by cleaning and disinfecting them regularly.

11. HAND HYGIENE

Contaminated hands are the most frequent source of contamination in all kinds of circumstances. Therefore hand washing and disinfection should be a starting point in the bio safety control.

Prevention is the best way to avoid infections. Proper hand disinfection has several advantages, such as increase of output, less complaints and better operation.

Proper hygiene standards required in the food industry, animal farming, dairies, slaughter houses, fi sheries, restaurants, storing and transporting of livestock, feedstock and food, requires preventing contamination from the beginning of the process. It means clean and aseptic hands.

Since Hygisoft is not irritating, it can be used several times a day without risk of irritation to the skin.

Soft Protector Ltd., a pioneer in protection chemicals, has since its foun-dation in 1991, resolutely turned its projects towards export. Our unique activity of protection, maintenance and disinfection of different materials, has now expanded to more than 20 countries from Europe to America and the Far East.

HYGISOFT® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SOFT PROTECTOR LTD.

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