- 55-Gallon Bulk Drum: Manufacturer-listed 55-gallon container for high-volume commercial and institutional cleaning operations.
- Genuine Karcher Vital Oxide: Professional antimicrobial cleaning product supplied through Karcher's commercial cleaning chemical range.
- EPA-Registered Disinfectant: Registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency under EPA Registration No. 82972-1.
- Hospital-Grade Disinfection: Suitable for EPA-label-approved disinfection applications in healthcare and other professional environments.
- Ready-to-Use Disinfectant: Applied undiluted for registered disinfection applications on compatible hard, nonporous surfaces.
- Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Performance: Carries EPA-approved claims against specified bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms when the required concentration and contact time are followed.
- Hard Surface Disinfection: Intended for approved nonporous surfaces such as suitable stainless steel, glass, sealed surfaces, plastic, and glazed ceramic tile.
- High-Touch Surface Cleaning: Supports disinfection of compatible door handles, handrails, counters, tables, and frequently touched equipment.
- Chlorine Dioxide-Based Formula: Contains chlorine dioxide and quaternary ammonium compounds as registered antimicrobial active ingredients.
- Food-Contact Surface Sanitization: Supports approved no-rinse sanitization of hard, nonporous food-contact surfaces at the appropriate dilution.
- Non-Food-Contact Surface Sanitization: Suitable for labeled sanitizing applications on compatible nonporous commercial surfaces.
- Carpet and Rug Sanitization: Can be diluted for manufacturer-described carpet and rug sanitizing applications.
- Odor Elimination: Helps address unpleasant odors associated with smoke, garbage, cooking, and other common sources.
- Fragrance-Free Odor Control: Designed to control odors without relying on added masking fragrance.
- Mold and Mildew Control: Provides registered mold and mildew control applications when used according to the current label.
- Commercial Healthcare Applications: Supports approved disinfection programs in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and care facilities.
- Educational Facility Cleaning: Suitable for labeled applications in schools, colleges, universities, and childcare environments.
- Hospitality Cleaning: Supports facility hygiene programs in hotels, resorts, guest areas, and commercial hospitality properties.
- Food-Service Facility Sanitization: Provides approved sanitizing options for compatible commercial kitchen and food-handling surfaces.
- Fitness Center Maintenance: Suitable for label-directed disinfection of compatible exercise equipment and locker room surfaces.
- Veterinary Facility Applications: Supports specified cleaning and antimicrobial treatment procedures in veterinary facilities and animal care environments.
- Transportation Facility Cleaning: Useful for label-approved treatment of compatible surfaces in commercial transportation settings.
- Spray Application: Can be applied using suitable hand sprayers and trigger spray bottles according to registered directions.
- Spray-and-Wipe Cleaning: Supports manual surface treatment while maintaining the prescribed wet contact time.
- Mop and Cloth Application: May be used with compatible mops, sponges, and cleaning cloths for approved surface applications.
- Application-Specific Dilution: Can be used undiluted for disinfection or diluted for certain carpet and surface sanitizing applications.
- Ready-to-Use Formula: Requires no mixing with water for its registered full-strength disinfection applications.
- 1:5 Carpet Sanitizing Dilution: The manufacturer specifies one part Vital Oxide to five parts water for approved carpet and rug sanitization.
- 1:9 Surface Sanitizing Dilution: The manufacturer specifies one part Vital Oxide to nine parts water for certain approved daily sanitizing applications.
- Mildly Alkaline Formula: Karcher's catalog lists an approximate pH of 8.0, with other manufacturer documentation indicating a range of 8.0–9.0.
- Clear Liquid Appearance: Identified in Karcher's professional detergent catalog as a clear solution.
- No Added Fragrance: Manufacturer documentation lists the product as having no added scent.
- Phosphate-Free Formulation: Identified as phosphate-free in Karcher's professional cleaning chemical catalog.
- Controlled Foam Performance: Karcher literature identifies a foam rating of approximately 2 out of 5.
- Hard-Water Performance: Manufacturer documentation rates the formula 2 out of 5 for hard-water conditions.
- NSF D2 Sanitizing Registration: Identified in Karcher literature as NSF D2 registered for applicable food-contact sanitizing applications.
- Bulk Chemical Supply: The 55-gallon drum supports larger facilities that regularly require disinfectant and sanitizing products.
- Centralized Dispensing: Bulk packaging can support managed chemical distribution to multiple cleaning stations using suitable equipment and procedures.
- Professional Janitorial Applications: Suitable for cleaning contractors, housekeeping teams, and commercial facility maintenance departments.
- Alternative 6 × 32-Ounce Packaging: Karcher separately offers Vital Oxide under part number 8.639-560.0.
- Alternative 4 × 1-Gallon Packaging: Also available as a case of four 1-gallon containers under part number 8.639-558.0.
- Alternative 5-Gallon Packaging: Karcher lists a 5-gallon container under part number 8.644-292.0.
- Alternative 15-Gallon Packaging: Karcher offers a 15-gallon container under part number 8.642-823.0.
- US-Only Product: Designated for the United States market, where EPA and applicable state registration requirements govern distribution and antimicrobial claims.
- Accurate Manufacturer Part Identification: Karcher part number 8.698-112.0, also represented as 86981120, supports accurate product identification, inventory management, and commercial purchasing.
At ProQuip Solutions, we provide genuine Karcher commercial disinfectants, sanitizers, odor-control solutions, professional janitorial chemicals, cleaning equipment, and facility maintenance accessories to support dependable hygiene and cleaning operations.
Choose the Karcher 8.698-112.0 Vital Oxide – 55-Gallon Drum for EPA-registered disinfection, approved surface sanitization, carpet care, odor control, and convenient bulk supply for commercial and institutional cleaning programs.