Astral Hygiene supplies agricultural disinfectants for livestock housing, poultry units, dairy premises and farm biosecurity. The range includes iodophor, glutaraldehyde and QAC formulations, peracetic acid products and detergent-disinfectants, providing professional options for buildings, equipment, transport and hygiene points. Selected products carry DEFRA approvals, documented EN testing and Halal certification.

Established products including FAM 30, GPC8, Omnicide, Peradox and Vanoquat bring different strengths to farm hygiene programmes. From persistent iodine activity in boot dips to foaming coverage on housing surfaces and specialist dairy-equipment disinfection, the range supports the varied demands of agricultural cleaning with product-specific performance evidence and clearly documented applications.


12 products

Evans Alu Safe Tray Wash removes fat, grease, burnt-on food and carbon deposits from trays, crates and utensils. Its aluminium-safe, low-foaming formulation is designed for automatic warewashing and manual cleaning, making it a versatile detergent for commercial kitchens and food-processing facilities. The detergent cleans aluminium and zinc trays, glazed pots, plastic crates, polycarbonate and other specified caustic-sensitive surfaces. It remains effective in soft, medium and hard water, supporting consistent cleaning across busy wash areas. With both machine-washing and soaking applications, Alu Safe Tray Wash provides a practical solution for caterers and food businesses handling a varied range of reusable equipment.

Evans Peradox is a concentrated peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide disinfectant for dairy equipment, livestock hygiene and food-processing systems. Its fast-acting formulation works in hard and soft water, with applications ranging from milking clusters and automatic teat brushes to circulation plant and animal drinking-water systems. It also helps remove biofilm and protein films from equipment. Peradox holds DEFRA approvals for Foot and Mouth, Poultry and General Orders, together with HCA Halal certification. Its microbiological profile documents EN 1276, EN 13697, EN 13704, EN 1650, EN 13610, EN 13624, EN 14476, EN 17111, EN 13727, EN 1656, EN 1657, EN 16438 and EN 14675 testing under defined conditions.

Evans Peroxy Disinfectant is a concentrated powder for professional livestock and farm hygiene. Its oxidising formulation combines effective disinfection with biofilm removal and performs in hard water, low temperatures and challenging soiling conditions. DEFRA approvals for Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry and General Orders support its role in agricultural biosecurity. Peroxy’s microbiological profile documents EN 1276, EN 13727, EN 1656, EN 1650, EN 1657, EN 14675 and EN 14476 testing, together with modified EN 16615 results. These provide product-specific evidence for bacterial, yeast and viral performance. Suitable for surface and water-system applications, the easily dissolved powder offers versatile disinfection for established professional hygiene programmes.

Evans V18 Iodophor Disinfectant provides broad-spectrum disinfection for livestock housing, equipment, vehicles and farm biosecurity points. Its bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activity is supported by EN 1656, EN 14349, EN 16437, EN 1657, EN 14675 and EN 14204 test results. The stabilised iodine formulation combines cleaning and disinfecting action, with a distinctive colour that indicates activity. V18 holds DEFRA approval for Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry, Tuberculosis and General Orders, alongside GB and Northern Ireland biocidal authorisations. Documented performance under organic soiling and at low temperatures supports its use in demanding animal-care environments. Its applications include surface treatment, equipment immersion, boot dips and wheel baths.

Evans Vanoquat combines detergent cleaning with quaternary ammonium disinfection for food-processing facilities and livestock hygiene. Its unperfumed concentrate works in hard or soft water and supports both single-stage cleaning and disinfection and separate cleaning and disinfecting programmes. Non-tainting and non-staining, it is suited to hygiene-sensitive hard surfaces and equipment. Vanoquat passes EN 1276 and EN 14476 for its documented antibacterial and enveloped-virus claims, including Coronavirus. The manufacturer also reports EN 1650, EN 1656 and EN 1657 performance, with EN 13697 results and modified EN 16615 testing recorded in its microbiological profile. HCA Halal certification adds a further product-specific credential for professional hygiene programmes.

Omnicide is a concentrated livestock disinfectant from Mirius for planned cleaning and disinfection programmes in animal housing and associated facilities. Its formulation combines glutaraldehyde with quaternary ammonium compounds and is supplied here in a 5 litre container. It is used across agricultural settings including poultry units, pig housing, cattle premises and equine facilities, subject to the product directions. Remove animals and prepare the area before treatment as instructed on the current label. Select the dilution and contact time for the intended application and target organism, rather than using one rate for every job. Check current disease-specific requirements when an approved disinfectant is needed, and follow all protective equipment and re-entry instructions.

Omnicide FG is an unfragranced disinfectant concentrate for food-production premises, including slaughterhouses and preparation areas. It combines glutaraldehyde and quaternary ammonium chemistry in an amber liquid with no added perfume. This makes it a practical choice for businesses that need dedicated surface disinfection without introducing a fragrance into their food-area cleaning programme. FG also carries DEFRA approvals under Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Vesicular Disease, poultry and avian-influenza, and General Orders. These recognised approvals support its specified animal-disease-control applications alongside its food-production role. The concentrated format provides a regular source of disinfectant for measured preparation, making Omnicide FG useful to teams managing hygiene across production facilities and associated agricultural premises.

Mirius Omniclean is a fast-acting foaming detergent that removes fats, proteins, biofilm and stubborn organic soiling. Developed for the first cleaning stage in animal housing, hatcheries, transport and food-processing areas, it helps prepare surfaces for effective hygiene programmes. Its low-rinse formulation combines thorough cleaning with practical use across large premises and equipment. Omniclean disperses readily in water and performs in hot or cold, hard or soft water. At working dilutions it is non-staining on the manufacturer’s listed metals, glazed surfaces and plastics, making it versatile for farm buildings, veterinary facilities and production areas. The concentrated format supports a range of cleaning tasks, from regular vehicle washing to heavier foam cleaning.

Evans Coldwash 25kg is a highly caustic detergent powder for cold circulation cleaning of dairy milking equipment. It cleans milking machines, pipelines and jars without heating the water for the routine cold wash. The powder mixes easily, produces no foam and rinses freely, with suitability for hard or soft water. Coldwash uses a specific two-wash procedure that includes retaining the first wash solution and rinsing the plant immediately before the next milking. This differs from a conventional single-use wash cycle, so the full manufacturer’s programme must be followed. Check equipment suitability and read the current label and safety data sheet before use. This listing supplies the 25kg pack, Evans product code R041HEV.

Evans GPC8 is a glutaraldehyde and twin-chain QAC disinfectant for livestock housing, farm equipment and agricultural biosecurity. Its formulation remains active in the presence of organic matter and produces a visible foam that clings to surfaces, supporting thorough coverage across demanding farm environments. Prolonged residual activity adds to its value in planned cleaning and disinfection programmes. GPC8 is DEFRA approved for Foot and Mouth, Poultry and General Orders and holds HCA Halal certification. Its microbiological profile documents testing to EN 1656, EN 14349, EN 16437, EN 1657, EN 16438, EN 14675 and EN 17122, covering bacterial, fungal, yeast and viral activity under specified conditions.

Evans FAM 30 is a concentrated iodophor disinfectant for livestock housing, agricultural surfaces, boot dips and wheel baths. Its bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal performance is supported by EN 1656, EN 14349, EN 16437, EN 1657, EN 14675, EN 14204 and EN 14348 testing, giving farms documented evidence across a broad range of organisms. FAM 30 holds DEFRA approval for Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry, Tuberculosis and General Orders. The BPR-authorised, Halal-certified formulation combines iodine with surfactants for effective wetting and penetration. Documented performance at low temperatures and under organic soiling makes it a practical choice for demanding livestock biosecurity programmes.

Vanodox 20ltr is a stabilised blend of Peroxyacetic Acid in equilibrium and is effective against a wide range of bacteria, fungi & viruses. Effective against Newcastle Disease Virus, Foot & Mouth Disease Virus, Coxsackie B5 Virus, Rota Virus, Vaccinia Virus, Reo Virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus Dv86, Ecbo Virus, Aujeszkys Disease Virus, Swine Fever Virus.

Agricultural Disinfectants for Farm Hygiene

Livestock premises need dependable disinfection across housing, equipment and the routes used by staff and vehicles. Our range brings together established agricultural formulations for cattle, pig and poultry operations, alongside products with dairy and food-processing applications. This gives professional users options for routine hygiene and more specialised biosecurity programmes.

FAM 30 provides iodine-based disinfection with visible foaming coverage and persistent activity in reusable solutions such as boot dips and wheel baths. GPC8 combines glutaraldehyde with twin-chain quaternary ammonium chemistry, while Omnicide is another established glutaraldehyde and QAC formulation in the range.

DEFRA Approvals and Product-Specific Evidence

FAM 30 holds DEFRA approval for Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry, Tuberculosis and General Orders. Omnicide holds approvals for Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry and General Orders. These approvals apply to the named product and the relevant disease order.

FAM 30 also has documented EN 1656, EN 14349, EN 16437, EN 1657, EN 14675, EN 14204 and EN 14348 results. Its biocidal authorisation and Halal certification provide further product credentials for professional purchasing.

Formulations for Different Agricultural Applications

The range includes iodine-based products such as FAM 30 and V18, glutaraldehyde and QAC products such as GPC8, and peracetic-acid formulations including Peradox and Vanodox. These chemistries cover different agricultural hygiene applications, from livestock surfaces to specialist equipment and dairy systems.

Vanoquat combines detergent cleaning with quaternary ammonium disinfection for food-processing and animal-husbandry environments. Its product documentation includes EN 1276 bacterial testing and EN 14476 enveloped-virus performance, together with Halal certification. Peradox also holds Halal certification and has a broad microbiological profile for its stated applications.

FAM 30’s surfactant-rich formulation helps wet and penetrate absorbent surfaces, including concrete. Its acid complex supports performance in hard water, while foaming makes coverage visible across treated areas of livestock housing and other farm surfaces.

Disinfection Across Housing and Equipment

Applications within this range include animal housing, poultry units, farm equipment, transport, boot dips and wheel baths. Selected products also cover milking equipment, circulation systems and other specialist dairy uses. Foaming, surface treatment and immersion options give agricultural businesses several approaches to their established hygiene routines.

Each product page sets out its own approvals, tested organisms and application conditions, keeping the performance evidence attached to the correct formulation. This makes the range useful for farms managing several distinct hygiene tasks across their premises.

FAQs

Which agricultural disinfectants are available?

The range includes FAM 30, GPC8, Omnicide, V18, Vanoquat, Peradox and Vanodox, alongside products for associated agricultural cleaning tasks.

Are DEFRA-approved disinfectants available?

Yes. FAM 30 holds approvals under all five listed disease-order groups. Omnicide has Foot and Mouth, Swine Vesicular, Poultry and General Orders approvals.

Which EN standards are represented?

Product-specific evidence includes agricultural standards such as EN 1656, EN 14349, EN 1657 and EN 14675, plus food-area standards such as EN 1276 on relevant formulations.

Are there products for boot dips and wheel baths?

Yes. FAM 30 is a stated option for boot dips and wheel baths, with persistent iodine activity supporting these reusable hygiene solutions.

Does the range include Halal-certified products?

Yes. FAM 30, GPC8, Peradox and Vanoquat have product-specific Halal certification, as detailed in their manufacturer documentation.

Are these products used in poultry facilities?

Yes. The range includes disinfectants for poultry housing and associated equipment, with product-specific approvals and performance evidence for agricultural biosecurity.