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

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coverage Range

Dependent upon the method of application and the surface. Apply in sufficient quantity to ensure that the surface remains wet continuously for at least ten (10) minutes.

Properties

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

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.