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HIS MAJESTY THE KING
SUPPLIERS OF CLEANING AND
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
ASTRAL HYGIENE LTD
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Evans Vanodine GPC8™ is a powerful glutaraldehyde and twin-chain QAC-based disinfectant formulated for livestock housing and agricultural biosecurity. Its advanced formulation is effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi, while remaining active in the presence of organic matter. It can also be foamed or applied using fogging machines for wider coverage.

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2x5ltr 25ltr

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Product Details

GPC8 Glutaraldehyde

Evans Vanodine GPC8™ is a professional disinfectant designed to provide effective hygiene and biosecurity across agricultural and livestock environments. Its formulation combines glutaraldehyde and twin-chain quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) to provide broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, viruses and fungi.

An added surfactant helps GPC8™ remain effective in the presence of organic matter, making it suitable for demanding agricultural environments where surfaces may not always be completely free from contamination.

GPC8™ can be foamed to improve coverage, contact time and visibility during application. It can also be used with fogging machines, providing additional flexibility for disinfecting larger areas and difficult-to-reach spaces.

The formulation provides prolonged residual activity after application and restocking and is non-corrosive and non-staining when used at the recommended in-use dilution. GPC8™ is also DEFRA approved for Foot & Mouth, Poultry and General Orders.

Available as 2 x 5ltr or 25ltr packs.

Key Features

Glutaraldehyde and twin-chain QAC-based disinfectant
Effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi
Suitable for agricultural biosecurity
DEFRA approved for Foot & Mouth, Poultry and General Orders
Effective in the presence of organic matter
Added surfactant for enhanced performance
Can be applied as a foam
Foaming improves coverage and contact time
Suitable for use with fogging machines
Provides prolonged residual activity
Non-corrosive at recommended in-use dilution
Non-staining at recommended in-use dilution
Available in 2 x 5ltr and 25ltr sizes

User Instructions

General Sanitising

When using in livestock housing remove all portable equipment, litter & manure. If necessary clean using a detergent such as Evans Shift. Apply GPC8 ensuring all surfaces are covered. Allow the area to dry if possible before replacing equipment, etc., & restocking. Dilute 1:50/190 parts water depending on soilage &/or disease history of the housing.

Drinking Water Systems

The water systems in livestock housing should be drained, flushed with clean water followed by flushing with GPC8 at 1:190. All traces of disinfectant should be removed with clean water when disinfection is complete.

Disease Control

Approved by DEFRA for the purposes of Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978 (as amended), at the following dilutions:-

Foot & Mouth Disease 1:80
General Use 1:35

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Professional Farm Disinfectants & Livestock Biosecurity

Effective disinfection is an important part of livestock hygiene and farm biosecurity, helping reduce the risk of harmful pathogens spreading between animals, buildings, equipment and vehicles.

Astral Hygiene supplies a wide range of professional agricultural disinfectants for use across livestock housing, poultry buildings, dairy sites, transport, boot dips, wheel washes and general farm hygiene applications.

The live range includes specialist products such as Omnicide, Peradox, GPC8 Glutaraldehyde, Fam 30, Vanodox and Vanoquat, covering a variety of professional disinfection needs and chemistry types. Selected products are described as DEFRA-approved for specific agricultural applications, including livestock biosecurity and notifiable disease-control uses where stated on the individual product pages. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

These products are designed for different applications, so selecting the correct disinfectant depends on the intended environment, target organism, level of organic contamination and any applicable statutory or manufacturer dilution guidance.

DEFRA-Approved, Iodophor, Peracetic Acid & QAC Disinfectants

Different farm disinfection tasks require different active chemistries and formulations.

The category includes glutaraldehyde and QAC-based disinfectants such as GPC8 and Omnicide, iodophor disinfectants such as Fam 30 and V18, peracetic acid/peroxide-based products such as Peradox and Vanodox, and detergent-disinfectant formulations such as Vanoquat. These products support a range of applications including animal housing, equipment hygiene, dairy environments, food-processing support areas and vehicle disinfection. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

Some products in the category are also suitable for broader hygiene programmes, including dairy and food-processing applications, while others are more specifically positioned for agricultural biosecurity. For that reason, the page should focus on farm disinfectants and livestock biosecurity products while allowing individual product pages to carry the more specific technical and disease-related claims.

FAQs

What farm disinfectants does Astral Hygiene supply?

Astral Hygiene supplies a range of professional farm disinfectants including glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants, iodophor disinfectants, peracetic acid disinfectants and detergent-disinfectant products for livestock hygiene and agricultural biosecurity. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

Do you supply DEFRA-approved disinfectants?

Yes. Selected products in the range, including products such as Omnicide and Fam 30, are described as DEFRA-approved for specified agricultural applications. Always check the individual product page and current approval information for the correct dilution and disease listing. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

What is a livestock disinfectant used for?

Livestock disinfectants are used to support hygiene and biosecurity in areas such as animal housing, poultry units, dairy environments, equipment, transport, boot dips and wheel washes.

Do you supply poultry disinfectants?

Yes. The category includes products suitable for poultry and wider livestock biosecurity applications, including products used in poultry housing and agricultural hygiene programmes. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

What is the difference between a disinfectant and a detergent?

A detergent is primarily used to remove dirt, grease and organic contamination, while a disinfectant is used after cleaning to reduce or destroy microorganisms. Some products combine both functions.

Do you supply peracetic acid disinfectants?

Yes. Products such as Peradox and Vanodox use peracetic acid-based chemistry for professional agricultural, dairy and hygiene applications. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

Do you supply iodophor disinfectants?

Yes. The category includes iodophor disinfectants such as Fam 30 and V18. (astralhygiene.co.uk)

Can you help choose the right farm disinfectant?

Yes. The correct disinfectant depends on the intended use, livestock environment, target organism, level of contamination and any relevant DEFRA approval or manufacturer guidance.