{"product_id":"actichem-deostor-organic-5-ltr","title":"Actichem Deostor Organic 5 Ltr","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeostor Organic is a concentrated enzyme-based odour control additive for decomposition work. You dilute it into your wash-down or knock-down solution, so it treats the surfaces and the wash water while you are cleaning up. This listing is the 5 litre drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is matched to the source: Organic is the grade for \u003cstrong\u003erotting organic matter, human and animal waste, and decomposition odours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a Deostor Fire grade for smoke and soot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeostor Organic is powered by the innovative Elimotech chemistry for rapid neutralisation of stench caused by rotting organic matter. Elimotech reacts and neutralises mal-odours at a micro-molecular level, enabling quick and permanent elimination of trapped, embedded and air-borne odours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven a thorough disinfection and wash down of an area will not remove all odour molecules. Micro mal-odour molecules exist in the air, trapped in fabrics, carpets and porous materials. In addition to a cleaning routine, you need an Odour Control Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeostor Organic is a deodoriser, not a disinfectant and not a biocide. On a job with biological contamination it works alongside your sanitiser or enzyme-bacteria product - it does not replace either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Deostor do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deostor grades are matched to what caused the odour, not to how strong it is. Picking the wrong one is the most common mistake with this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal word\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecaying matter, human and animal waste, rotting food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeostor Organic (AP520) - this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke and soot from timber, paper, protein and synthetic fires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-fire-citrus-5-ltr\"\u003eDeostor Fire - Citrus (AP521)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke and soot from plastic and synthetic fires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-fire-floral-5-ltr\"\u003eDeostor Fire - Floral (AP522)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanger - carries H350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSevere persistent odours: tobacco, curry, cadaverine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-extreme-5ltr\"\u003eDeostor Extreme (AP523)\u003c\/a\u003e - booster, always blended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanger - carries H350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall areas, spot work, no fogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-spray-5ltr\"\u003eDeostor Spray (AP524)\u003c\/a\u003e - ready to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the odour is severe, Organic and Extreme are designed to be used together rather than choosing between them - see the dosing below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory 3 water losses and sewage backflows, after extraction and physical removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma, unattended death and hoarding cleans, as part of a wider decontamination process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal waste and urine contamination in carpet, subfloor and hard surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBin rooms, waste chutes, grease traps and commercial kitchens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecomposing food in fridges, freezers and cool rooms after a power failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaundering contaminated soft furnishings and textiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a concentrate. Always dilute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 ml per litre of water (1:50 to 1:25). Use the stronger end for initial knock-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs an additive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-30 ml per litre of your ready-to-use cleaning or restoration solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 ml per kilogram of washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSevere odours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ml Deostor Organic plus 10 ml \u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-extreme-5ltr\"\u003eDeostor Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e per litre of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply by pressure sprayer or cold\/wet fog. Airless paint sprayers suit larger areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysically remove the decaying material first. No deodoriser will out-run a source that is still there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat biological contamination with a biocide and\/or an enzyme-bacteria blend as well - Deostor Organic controls the odour, not the organism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-test in an inconspicuous location before general application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean Force, Biosan II and other wash-down detergents. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e add it to oxidising or chlorine solutions without checking with an Actichem technician first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety - please read before you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe have corrected this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e It previously described this product as non-hazardous. That was wrong, and we would rather say so plainly than change it quietly. Actichem's current safety data sheet, issued 29 September 2025, classifies it as follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal word: \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGHS classification: Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Sensitisation Category 1, Flammable Liquid Category 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH226 Flammable liquid and vapour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH319 Causes serious eye irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH317 May cause an allergic skin reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash point above 23 °C. HAZCHEM 3Y. The concentrate contains ethanol and isopropanol, which is why it is a flammable liquid - keep it away from heat and ignition sources and keep the container closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH317 means repeated skin contact can sensitise you, and once you are sensitised it does not wear off. Gloves and eye protection, good ventilation, no skin contact. On decomposition work the personal protective equipment the job itself demands will normally exceed what this product needs - but do not let that be a reason to skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e Actichem state the product is \u003cem\u003enot regulated for transport of dangerous goods in pack sizes of 5 litres or less\u003c\/em\u003e. That exemption is about how it may be shipped. It does not mean the product is non-hazardous, and it does not change how you store or handle it on site. We think that exemption is where the old wording on this page came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/202509-Actichem-Deostor-Organic-AP520.pdf?v=1770612673\"\u003eDownload the Actichem safety data sheet for Deostor Organic AP520 (PDF, issued 29 September 2025)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActichem Deostor Organic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActichem product code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCW SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP520.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrate - dilute before use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqua blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:50 to 1:25 (20-40 ml per litre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched to\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecaying matter, human and animal waste, rotting organic material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWARNING\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove 23 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAZCHEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe rest of the odour control range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-fire-citrus-5-ltr\"\u003eDeostor Fire - Citrus\u003c\/a\u003e - timber, paper, protein and synthetic fires. Signal word Warning, no carcinogen classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-fire-floral-5-ltr\"\u003eDeostor Fire - Floral\u003c\/a\u003e - plastic and synthetic fires. Signal word Danger, carries H350.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-extreme-5ltr\"\u003eDeostor Extreme\u003c\/a\u003e - booster for tobacco, curry and cadaverine. Always blended, never neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-deostor-spray-5ltr\"\u003eDeostor Spray\u003c\/a\u003e - ready-to-use hand spray for small areas. Do not fog it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-odourtak-sv-citrus-5-ltr\"\u003eOdourtak SV\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/actichem-odourtak-w-citrus-5-ltr\"\u003eOdourtak W\u003c\/a\u003e - ready-to-use fogging deodorisers for finishing the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeostor or Odourtak?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do different jobs and most restoration work uses both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeostor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrate you dilute into your wash-down or knock-down solution. It treats the surfaces you are cleaning and the water you are cleaning with, while the work is happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdourtak\u003c\/strong\u003e is ready to use and is fogged into the space. It treats the air and the cavities the odour reached that you cannot wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActichem's own instructions for Deostor end by telling you to fog the area once restoration is complete. Deostor during the clean, Odourtak to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Deostor Organic hazardous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and this page used to say otherwise. Signal word \u003cstrong\u003eWarning\u003c\/strong\u003e: flammable liquid Category 3, serious eye irritation, and skin sensitisation. It is the lowest-hazard grade in the Deostor range, but it is not non-hazardous. Read the safety data sheet above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fix a sewage or unattended death job on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a deodoriser. The source has to be physically removed and the area decontaminated with the appropriate biocide or enzyme-bacteria product. Deostor Organic controls what is left once you have done that work properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20-40 ml per litre of water for general use. 40 ml\/L for the first knock-down pass, then drop back. 10-30 ml per litre if you are adding it to a cleaning solution that is already made up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix it with my sanitiser?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blends with Clean Force, Biosan II and normal wash-down detergents. Do not put it into an oxidising or chlorine-based solution without checking with an Actichem technician first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic or Extreme for a really bad job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. Extreme is a booster, not a substitute - it is always blended, never used neat. For a severe organic odour, 50 ml Deostor Organic plus 10 ml Deostor Extreme per litre of water. Note that Extreme carries a Danger signal word and H350, so read its safety data sheet before you introduce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I fog it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - cold or wet fogging suits it, as does a pressure sprayer, and an airless paint sprayer for larger areas. Do not confuse it with Deostor Spray, which Actichem state must not be fogged at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnician's note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe failure mode we hear about most on decomposition jobs is dosing hard and often instead of removing the source. Enzyme deodorisers work on the odour molecules that are left behind, not on a saturated subfloor or a bin that has not been emptied. Get the material out, get the moisture out, then treat - and fog the space at the end rather than trying to do everything through the wash water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether you need the Organic grade, a Fire grade, or Extreme as a booster? Tell us what the odour source actually is and we will point you at the right one before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Actichem","offers":[{"title":"5LTR","offer_id":43847168491733,"sku":"AP520.05","price":221.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Actichem-Deostor-Organic-5ltr.jpg?v=1780551456","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/products\/actichem-deostor-organic-5-ltr","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}