difference between F10SC and F10SCXD?

[redshepherd]

What's the difference between the two? Reptile basics is out of stock on F10SC, so I'm wondering. It seems like F10SC isn't toxic and can be used in a fogger but F10SCXD is?

Also, which one would be better or more cost efficient overall between chlorhexadine or F10SCXD?

[Valyrian]

F10SC is a disinfectant. The other one is a disinfectant AND cleaner.

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[bcr229]

XD = eXtra Detergent.

[Armiyana]

F10 antiseptic is the veterinary product that is recommended to use in a nebulizer. Most useful for treating birds so I'm sure reptiles are fine too.

F10SC is still a cleaning agent that can be used in a fogger to disinfect rooms in the case of an outbreak of something like bird flu or parvo. People have been using it off label as a nebulizing agent. It is safe to use as a cleaner for pet products, but actually using it on the pet is a bit of a different matter.

F10SCDX is the same as the F10SC but has detergent added to it to help with the particle cleaning. IE: poop removal.


Some other concerns I would have....F10SC is labeled as rodentcide. And of course if not properly diluted, it can actually be toxic and cause eye damage. But that's true of a few other products as well.
Edit: I know this is a weird trick people have been using for a while no with no problems, but not something I would personally risk with my own animals.

[Sonny1318]

I actually learned of it (F10SCDX) from the form. I been using it on my tanks, bowls and hides. It’s become the only cleaner I use. After I clean the tank with it, I wipe the tank with a barely wet towel. Comes out beautiful. It literally dissolves the most stubborn animal waste. I highly recommend it personally.

[Armiyana]

Oh yeah, for actual cleaning, these products work great! Now that I have a couple extra animals I added this year, I need to purchase more of it for tub and tank cleaning.

[redshepherd]

Thanks guys!!
which one would be better between chlorhexadine or F10SCXD?

[Armiyana]

Chlorhexidine is actually fairly safe to use as a medical scrub or wound flush when needed. People can use it as a mouthwash and I was directed to use it for a severe burned ball python recently and he did great.

So for actual like surface cleaning and disinfectant, I would think the F10SC would be a bit stronger. Especially given the antiviral properties at higher concentrations.

[redshepherd]

Great thanks! I'll get the F10 then since I mainly need a new good cleaner.

[greco]

I bought and use both.

F10SC is a great disinfectant. Think Lysol, but safe for reptiles. I use it on my weighing tub, transport tubs, or basically any surface that a reptile has made brief contact with that looks clean but may have germs. I also use it to disinfect crested gecko enclosures/decor after cleaning them with plain hot water. I've heard you can put it (diluted properly of course) in a fogger to treat respiratory infections.

F10SCXD is what I use on anything that is visibly dirty or obviously very germy, like dirty ball python tubs, rat thawing tubs, and feeding tongs. The extra detergent makes a difference when cleaning blood, poop, urate.

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