VIGOROX® F&V is a chlorine-free oxidant, formulated to provide effective microbial control to help meet food safety targets in agriculture area. It is used to reduce foodborne pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes) in water coming from processing fruits and vegetables and in the process water in contact with fruits and vegetables, to reduce spoilage organisms as well as putrefaction organisms and pathogens. It is non-corrosive when diluted to final in-use concentration and easy to use. It´s effective with organic load and over a large temperature range and up to pH 8. Its action mode does not lead to microbial resistance. Use special test strips for qualitative determination of peracetic acid.
VIGOROX® F&V decomposes into the environmentally harmless residues water, oxygen, and acetic acid after disinfection.
Typical Applications
Its effectiveness is demonstrated against
- Microorganisms PAA concentration contact time efficacy criteria
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella enterica
- Listeria monocytogenes 45 ppm 90 seconds ≥99.9% reduction