Foster® First Defense™ Disinfectant (40-80)

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Foster® First Defense™ Disinfectant (40-80) is a ready-to-use, EPA-registered solution that effectively eliminates odor-causing bacteria and prevents mold and mildew growth. This versatile product serves as a disinfectant, cleaner, fungicide, mildewstat, germicide, and deodorizer all in one. It is specifically designed for use in water damage restoration and for cleaning mold and microbe-affected porous and non-porous materials.

Chemical Family: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Product Type: Cleaner, Deodorizers, Disinfectant Products

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered

Application Area: Air Conditioners, Carpets, Coils, Drain Pan, Floor, Food Processing, Furniture, Hard Surfaces, Hospitals, Steel Industry, Upholstery, Wall

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Fiberglass, Metal, Stainless Steel, Wood

Features: Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Viral, Facilitates Mold Removal, Microbe Resistant, Mildew Resistant, Mold Resistance, Neutralizes Odor

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Highlights
  • First Defense™ Disinfectant kills household germs and is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (Pseudomonas), Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph) and Streptococcus Pyogenes (Strep); is virucidal and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew (fungicidal), including Trichophyton Mentagophytes, when used as directed.
  • First Defense™ Disinfectant is effective against odor-causing bacteria and fungi (in water damage restoration situations) on semi- porous and porous materials including carpets, carpet cushion, subfloors, drywall, trim and frame lumber.
  • It helps clean and remove residue resulting from flood and water damage.
  • First Defense™ Disinfectant may also be used to disinfectant washable, hard, non-porous surfaces such as tables, floors, walls, countertops, coils and drain pans of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and heat pumps and hard, non-porous surfaces such as metal, stainless steel, fiberglass (shower stalls and sinks), finished woodwork, vinyl or plastic upholstery, as well as hard, non-porous, inanimate, environmental surfaces found in hospitals, food processing areas, homes, restaurants, hotels, health clubs and spas.

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Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Fresh, mild scent
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Weight / U.S. Gallon8.2lbs.ASTM D1475
Alkalinity (pH)10 - 11-ASTM E70
Wet Flammability100.0°C-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
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Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Condition
  • Do not store or apply to surfaces below 0°C or above 38°C.
  • Do not use inside HVAC ducts, vents or on duct liner insulations.
  • Keep out of reach of children. Do not dilute.