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The spread of contagious illness and disease remains a top concern for public and private institutions. Billions of dollars are lost each year by businesses when sick employees are unable to work. Student academic performance suffers when schools lose millions of days each year due to the combined effects of the cold and flu. Healthcare is even more impacted with the challenge of keeping already sick patients from contracting healthcare acquired infections (HAI). A big part of infection control is sanitation practices that include regular cleaning and disinfecting, in particular, high-touch surfaces contacted by many individuals over a short period. Below are CDC fact sheets to guide and educate the public and the medical community on threats to stop the spread of infections.
The American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC) has compiled a list of products that have been pre-approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against emerging enveloped viral pathogens and can be used during the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) outbreak. This product list is not exhaustive but can be used by business owners, health professionals, and the public to identify products suitable for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19.
Click Here To View ListPeroxi-Cide Disinfectant Deodorize Clean is a one-step Ready To Use hospital grade disinfectant. Kills coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in 1 minute.
EPA List "N" approved, kills Norovirus and many other common pathogens.
Hydrogen peroxide is a natural deodorizer, so Peroxi-Cide readily neutralizes common malodors like urine, rotting food, garbage, etc. Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent color safe bleaching agent, making it effective for removing stains. It is also a great brightener, particularly for grouted tile surfaces.
Ready To Use
Part number 910558.
Hospital grade disinfectant cleaner. Neutral PH makes this product safe for floors. Hospital grade, broad spectrum efficacy includes HIV, HBV, MRSA, VRE. Disinfectant, bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal, mildewstatic. 1:128
Multi-Clean 128 E-Fecticide Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA Registration No. 6836-365-5449) has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Multi-Clean 128 E-Fecticide Disinfectant Cleaner can be used against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) when used in accordance with directions for use against Norovirus (or Rotavirus) on hard, non-porous surfaces. For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19), refer to the CDC website: CDC.gov
RTU Yield: 68 gallons Product Number: 902492Hospital grade disinfectant cleaner. Neutral PH makes this product safe for floors. Hospital grade, broad spectrum efficacy includes HIV, HBV, MRSA, VRE. Disinfectant, bactericidal, fungicidal, virucidal, mildewstatic. 1:128
Multi-Clean 128 E-Fecticide Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA Registration No. 6836-365-5449) has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Multi-Clean 128 E-Fecticide Disinfectant Cleaner can be used against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) when used in accordance with directions for use against Norovirus (or Rotavirus) on hard, non-porous surfaces. For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19), refer to the CDC website: CDC.gov
Product Number: 902493Multi-purpose disinfectant and restroom cleaner. Use at 2 oz/gal (1:64) for one step cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces including sinks, faucets, door handles, toilet bowls, urinals and countertops.
Effective on a broad range of pathogens including MRSA, HBV, Influenza, and Norovirus.
Multi-Clean 64 Millennium Q Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA registration No. 1839-95-5449) has
demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Therefore, Multi-Clean 64 Millennium Q Disinfectant Cleaner can be used against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) when used in accordance with directions for use against Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) on hard, non-porous surfaces.
For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19), refer to the CDC website CDC.gov
At 8 oz/gal (1:16), 64 Millennium Q is effective on Canine Parvovirus.
EPA Registered.
A no-rinse, neutral pH, hospital disinfectant cleaner. 256 Century Q is efficacious against Rotavirus, Adenovirus Type 4, and is an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant. According to CDC guidance, this product can be used to disinfect environmental surfaces in rooms of patients with suspected or confirmed virus infections.
Learn More About Century Q HereMulti-Clean 256 Century Q Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA Registration No. 471-129-5449) has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Multi-Clean 256 Century Q Disinfectant Cleaner can be used against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) when used in accordance with directions for use against Adenovirus type 7 on hard, non-porous surfaces. For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19), refer to the CDC website CDC.gov
Fast Kill Disinfectant NOW With SARS-CoV-2 Virus Claim!!! A ready-to-use, one-step hospital germicidal disinfectant cleaner and deodorizer. Superior cleaning, great for cleaning all restroom surfaces. Highly effective against bacteria, antibiotic resistant bacteria, viruses and fungi. Effective against MRSA, HIV, HBV, HCV and Canine Parvovirus. EPA Registered 1839-83.
Multi-Clean Microcide TB Disinfectant Cleaner can be used against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19) when used in accordance with directions. For more information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19), refer to the CDC website. CDC.gov
Learn More About Microcide TB HereHighly effective no-rinse food service sanitizer recommended in all phases of food processing and food service environments. Meets USDA Performance Standards for D2 type products. EPA Registered.
Learn More About M-C 10 HereA ready-to-use, non-acid bowl cleaner that is slightly thickened to give maximum cling for exceptional toilet bowl and urinal sanitation. Great Citrus Fresh Scent. EPA Registered.
Learn More About Fresh 100 Here
The short answer is the surface stays free of pathogens until the next person touches the surface, so one might assume that a surface should be disinfected after each person uses or touches the surface. Let’s dig a little deeper to answer the above question. The likelihood of disease transmission from a surface can be correlated to the number of pathogens on the surface. For instance, a single pathogenic bacteria on a surface reproduces and grows exponentially to 2.4 million in about 6 hours and continues to multiply at an exponential rate. Neglecting to disinfect these surfaces easily create pathogen levels in the 100’s of billions. It is these neglected surfaces that can transmit disease. This concept is well known in food processing, where killing every single bacterial pathogen on a surface is not possible, it only needs to be brought to a safe level. This is why food contact surfaces are sanitized (killing 99.99% of pathogens). Eventually, without a host, a viral pathogen will die on its own. While a single viral pathogen on a surface could in theory infect someone, it is more likely this occurs when there are 100’s of millions of viral pathogens present.
The basic difference is that disinfectants kill 100% of the pathogens claimed on the product label. Sanitizers kill 99.99% of pathogens. It seems that there is very little difference, but there are some other keys differences. Cleaning and Killing Germs in One Step: Disinfectants are designed to clean and kill germs in one step. Beside germicidal ingredients, they contain detergents to assist removing soils, dyes, and fragrances for easy identification and pleasant use. Sanitizers typically require pre-cleaning and do not contain fragrances and often no dye.
None. The virus that causes COVID-19 is an emerging viral pathogen that is classified as a human corona virus. It has been given the official name SARS-CoV-2 which stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus #2 (the first SARS human corona virus was discovered in 2003). In general, previously discovered human corona viruses are known to be easily inactivated by many disinfectants. However, the agency that regulates disinfectants called the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has an emerging pathogens policy that was recently triggered by the COVID-19 crisis. That policy states that the primary registrant of a disinfectant formula can apply to make off label kill claims for an emerging pathogen if that disinfectant has efficacy claims for a more difficult to kill pathogen. Some examples of more difficult to kill viral pathogens (than human corona virus) include NOROVIRUS, and Canine Parvovirus.
The EPA has published LIST N: Disinfectants for Use against SARS-CoV-2. This list identifies disinfectant formulas that have a previously known human corona virus claim and/or an Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim. A big source of confusion is that any disinfectant should be referenced by the EPA registration number, NOT the product name or manufacturer. The reason... the primary registrant is usually the supplier of the disinfectant active ingredient raw material, not the actual disinfectant. These primary registrants license the manufacture of their formulas to EPA registered manufacturing establishments. By law, the EPA registration number must be displayed on the label of the product along with active ingredients. As long as the EPA registration numbers match the first 2 sets of numbers xxxxx-xxx, the product is approved for use on the virus that causes COVID-19. Note the recommended guidance recommends a disinfectant with an Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim be the first choice.
A hospital grade disinfectant must have efficacy claims for a minimum of these 3 pathogens 1) pseudomonas aeruginosa 2) staphylococcus aureus 3) salmonella cholerasius. Most modern disinfectants have many more claims including superbugs such as MRSA and other anti-biotic resistance bacteria, viral pathogens, molds, and fungi.
Without proper training, most people would disinfect just like they clean, applying a disinfectant product to a surface and wiping it to dryness. Unfortunately, that is cleaning, NOT disinfecting. Disinfectants need to stay moist (wet) for a period of time and allowed to air dry.
This is the amount of time the disinfecting solutions should stay moist on a surface to kill all the claimed pathogens. While many might focus on contact time, it is the process of leaving surfaces visibly moist that most often is neglected. By leaving the surface moist, the contact time is achieved and the pathogens inactivated.
Corona Viruses are a large family of viruses with similar characteristics that are common in animals and humans. Corona viruses can cause a variety of illnesses with differing severity ranging from the common cold to severe respiratory illness.