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Technical Data

NB Does not contain formaldehyde, phenol, iodine, active halogens, mercury, copper or any heavy and toxic metals.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHANGE TO TERMINATOR

There is considerable concern world-wide over the use of agrochemicals which contain highly toxic and carcinogenic, non-biodegradable residues.

• Underground water sources in many areas are holding unacceptable levels of heavy metals and other toxins
• Good, arable land is being rendered useless due to the build-up of these metals from the liberal use of such chemicals (e.g. Ficksburg cherry orchards)
• A health-conscious world is being assaulted by a barrage of carcinogens and other life altering chemicals which remain in the food chain
• Toxic residues are no long acceptable in world markets

In the past, disinfectants containing the following active ingredients were widely used:-

1. Chlorine compounds

• Not very effective
• Phytotoxic
• A very short activity span invites re-infection
• As an oxidising agent it is also very corrosive
• Only active within a very limited pH range (pH 7.2-7.6)

2. Formaldehyde (formalin) compounds

• Carcinogenic
• Phytotoxic
• Dangerous residues - not environmentally friendly
• High mammalian toxicity

3. Copper containing compounds

• Relatively ineffective
• Increasing dosages required to overcome resistance
• Phytotoxic
• Damaging to the environment (build up of toxic levels in soils and water)
• High mammalian toxicity

4. Single chain Quarternary ammonium compounds

• Susceptible to a rapid development of resistance
• Essential to use in a programme alternating with other disinfectants
• Single site activity

5. 'No Name' Disinfectants

These are unregistered, unstated, unqualified and unquantified products and are usually 'fly by night', have no or little field trial backing or references. Their active ingredients and concentrations are not disclosed or handling precautions sated. Farms/factories use them at their peril.

6. Double Chain Quarternary Ammonium Compounds - TERMINATOR

Substantial research in countries such as Germany, France, Norway, USA, and South Africa have confirmed that Dimethyl-didecyl-ammonium chloride with certain synergistic agents and carriers provide the answers to the dilemma for successful sanitation.

It has the following advantages:-

• Highly effective against bacteria, fungi, algae, moulds, yeasts and a wide range of viruses (active one-step disinfectant)
• Low incidence of disease resistance (multi-site activity)
• High organic matter tolerance
• Non-phytotoxic at recommended dosage
• Very low mammalian toxicity
• Environmentally friendly/bio-degrades to harmless substances
• Non-corrosive/non-oxidising
• Hard water resistant
• Active at a wide pH range (pH1-11)
• Not harmful at normal dosage levels to users regularly exposed. Concentrated TERMINATOR is corrosive to the skin, mucous membranes and eyes - see precautions)
• Non-toxic residues on edible commodities (e.g. fruit and vegetables)

NB In all trials carried out by Infruitec, Stellenbosch, South Africa, TERMINATOR proved to be far superior to the other chlorine compounds which had previously been used as a general disinfectant and as post-harvest decay control.

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TERMINATOR - DISEASE CONTROL

It is vital to adopt a holistic, preventative approach to disease control throughout the agricultural industry. The following should be disinfected regularly to destroy existing populations of pathogens and eliminate cross-infection:

Hands and clothes, footwear (footbaths), holders, bins, sorting/processing tables, factory, abattoir or packshed walls and floors, machinery, utensils and implements. Livestock drinking water, drinking lines and nipples, pens, irrigation pipes and wherever cross-infection can take place.

• TERMINATOR is a complete, broad spectrum disinfectant

(Fungicide/bactericide/algaecide/virucide)

• Its use eliminates or reduces the quantity of pathogenic present wherever required.
• Its powerful antiseptic properties control the spread and multiplication of disease organisms whether they be of bacterial, fungal and viral origin.
• It has a very low mammalian toxicity and degrades to harmless substances

LD 50 dosage of 100% of the active compound:

rat (oral 1.200mg/kg (after 14 days) 1.2g/kg of bodyweight acute (oral) 1.800 mg/kg (after 24 hours) 1.8g/kg of bodyweight

PRECAUTIONS

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Wear eye protection when handling undiluted TERMINATOR. In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with copious quantities of water.
• Undiluted TERMINATOR may irritate the skin, wash off with water.
• If swallowed, drink large quantities of egg white/gelatine and water. Do not use alcohol. Call a doctor. Notice to Doctor : possible mucosal damage

In diluted form from 1:500 and upwards to 1:10,000 TERMINATOR is harmless.

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TERMINATOR - ACTIVITY

Dimethyl-didecyl-ammonium chloride and QAC's in general have proved to be highly effective in the control of fungi, bacteria, algae, yeasts and viruses in a contact situation. These include the following:-

NB TERMINATOR should not be taken orally for treatment of the above except in the sanitation treatment of drinking water.

Ref:

Infruitec, Stellenbosch
Institute Pasteur de Lyon No. 1483 7/10/82
Institute of Japanese Poultry Science, Nippon Kakingaku Shi
Agricultural Research Council, RSA 16/10/96
Dept of Agriculture, Plant Quarantine Station, Stellenbosch, RSA (Hemictoliophora ripa)
State of North Caroline, USA, http/www/doa.state.nc......

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AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

NB Surfaces treated must remain wet for at least 5 minutes. TERMINATOR is active as long as the environment remains wet. Concentration is sacrificed in the process of sterilisation. Should not be applied undiluted.

• Trials indicate that spraying with TERMINATOR regularly will drastically reduce pesticide requirements.

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