Efficacy of Contec Disinfectants Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
WHO announcement and COVID-19 impact
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced in February 2020 that the disease causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China, would be known as coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. The “CO” stands for corona, “VI” for virus, and “D” for disease. It was elevated to a pandemic once the disease spread to multiple countries. As of January 2021, over 100 million cases have been reported worldwide, affecting more than
200 countries.
Chemistries effective against COVID-19
In anticipation of questions from our valued customers, we are providing the following summary of our proprietary chemistries and their known performance against similar viruses. In short, several of our EPA-registered, U.S. formulations should prove effective when used in accordance with their labeling against COVID-19 and similar enveloped strains of coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and WHO continue to monitor, study and update findings concerning COVID-19 and its emerging variants. In addition, the CDC is working with the EPA to confirm its List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus is currently based on available information. Should you have specific questions please contact your sales representative for further details and/or guidance. Details follow:
Information sources and guidance
PREempt® RTU has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19 on hard, nonporous surfaces. Therefore, Preempt RTU can be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus type 1 and Feline Calicivirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for additional information.
PREempt® Wipes has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Preempt Wipes can be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus type 1 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for additional information.
Peridox® RTU has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19 on hard, nonporous surfaces. Therefore, PeridoxRTU can be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus type 1 and Feline Calicivirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for additional information.
Contec® Healthcare TB1-3300™ Disinfectant has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19 on hard, non-porous surfaces. Therefore, Contec Healthcare TB1-3300 Disinfectant can be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus type 1 and Feline Calicivirus on hard, non-porous surfaces. Refer to CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for additional information.