Disinfectants
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Fighting Products
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 ListFor use of these products, please contact the company or distributor to confirm use directions, or consult the EPA approved label at Click Here To Go To EPA Site
Executive orders issued by state governors to re-open businesses, requires each business in operation during the peacetime emergency to establish a “COVID-19 Preparedness Plan". The CDC has a guide to facility cleaning and disinfecting to help you with this plan.
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Peroxi-Cide
Disinfect-Deodorize-Clean
Peroxi-Cide Disinfectant Cleaner is a hospital grade disinfectant for use in hospitals, nursing homes, patient rooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, public restrooms, schools, office buildings, and athletic/recreational facilities, where housekeeping is of prime importance in controlling the hazard of cross contamination. It does not contain Quaternary Ammonium Chloride (QUAT) compounds like most common disinfectants. Kills pathogens in 3 minutes! EPA List N Approved, includes an Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim with a 3 minute kill time for the corona virus that causes COVID-19. 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. Part number 910558.
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128 E-Fecticide
Fast Kill Disinfectant
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: 902492Learn More About E-Fecticide Here
256 Century Q
Healthcare Disinfectant & Cleaner
A no-rinse, neutral pH, hospital grade 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.
Multi-Clean 256 Century Q Disinfectant Cleaner (EPA Registration No. 47371-129-5449) 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 4 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
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64 Millennium Q
Multi-Use One Step Cleaner/Disinfectant
Multi-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.
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Microcide TB
Disinfectant-Cleaner
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
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M-C 10 Sanitizer
Food Service Sanitizer
Highly 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.
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Fresh 100
Non-acid Restroom Cleaner
A 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.
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Chlorinated Disinfecting Tablets
EPA registered to kill Norovirus, HIV-1, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Aspergillus Fumigatus, C-diff, TB, and MRSA & GRSA. Multi-Clean Chlorinated Disinfecting Tablets (EPA registration No. 71847-6-91038) 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 Chlorinated Disinfecting Tablets 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 on hard, non-porous surfaces.
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Disinfecting FAQs
How long does a surface stay protected from germs after disinfecting?
The short answer is the surface stays free of pathogens until the next person touches the surface, so one might assume that a surface must 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). In the case of viral pathogens, it can be minutes to days depending on the pathogens and surrounding conditions. Eventually, without a host, the 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.
What’s the difference between disinfecting and sanitizing?
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.
Are there any disinfectants that have been tested on the actual virus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19?
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.
How do I know the disinfectant I am using has an emerging pathogens claim and can be used to kill the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19?
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.
What is the definition of the term hospital grade disinfectant?
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.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Without proper training, most people would disinfect just like they clean, apply a disinfectant product to a surface and wipe to dryness. Unfortunately, that is cleaning, NOT disinfecting. Disinfectants need to stay moist (wet) for a period of time and allowed to air dry.
What is meant by disinfectant contact time?
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.
What is a Corona Virus?
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.