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Coronavirus/COVID-19 News from Metrex:
March 13, 2020
Protocols for Disinfection Efficacy on COVID-19
As of the date of this writing, there is currently no EPA recognized test protocol to evaluate disinfection efficacy against this specific novel coronavirus virus strain, SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2), which causes COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). Therefore, there is no EPA-registered surface disinfectant that bares a label claim against SARS-CoV-2 as of the date of this writing.
All coronavirus strains are enveloped viral particles that belong to the same virus family of Coronaviridae. Enveloped viral particles are typically more susceptible to chemical disinfectant formulations than are other pathogens¹.
CDC’s interim recommendations for infection prevention and control now state that the use of EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectants are appropriate for SARS-CoV-2 in the healthcare settings.² The following Metrex products meet this guideline:
- CaviWipes
- CaviCide
- CaviWipes1
- CaviCide1
The CDC also refers to the EPA’s List N that lists EPA-registered disinfectants products with Emerging Viral Pathogens and Human Coronavirus claims for use against SARS-CoV-2. This list is actively being updated by the EPA to include additional disinfectants that meet EPA’s criteria.³
Refer to any updates on the EPA’s List N here:
The following Metrex products have been included onto the EPA’s List N:³
- CaviCide (8)
- CaviWipes1 (4)
- CaviCide1 (5)
The table below gives an overview of the information discussed above:
| Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim / Contact Time |
EPA-registered, Hospital-Grade Disinfectant /
Contact Time
|
|
| CaviWipes | – | YES / 3 minutes |
| CaviCide | – | YES / 3 minutes |
| CaviWipes1 | YES / 3 minutes | YES / 1 minute |
| CaviCide1 | YES / 3 minutes | YES / 1 minute |
REFERENCES:
- Sattar, S. “Hierarchy of Susceptibility of Viruses to Environmental Surface Disinfectants: A Predictor of Activity Against new and Emerging Viral Pathogens”. Journal of AOAC International. 2007. Vol 90.6 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5657319_Hierarchy_of_Susceptibility_of_Viruses_to_Environmental_Surface_Disinfectants A_Predictor_of_Activity_Against_New_and_Emerging_Viral_Pathogens. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons Under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fhcp%2Finfection-control.html. Accessed 3.11.2020.
- List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2. https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2. Accessed 3.11.2020
- CaviWipes1 Master Label from retrieved from EPA’s Pesticide Product and Label System. https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:504032,46781-13. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- CaviCide1 Master Label from retrieved from EPA’s Pesticide Product and Label System. https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:503807,46781-12. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- CaviWipes Bleach Master Label from retrieved from EPA’s Pesticide Product and Label System. https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:521508,46781-14. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- CaviCide Bleach Master Label from retrieved from EPA’s Pesticide Product and Label System. https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:522158,46781-15. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- CaviCide Master Label from retrieved from EPA’s Pesticide Product and Label System. https://iaspub.epa.gov/apex/pesticides/f?p=PPLS:8:::NO::P8_PUID,P8_RINUM:27348,46781-6. Accessed 3.3.2020.
- Xu et. al., Systematic Comparison of Two Animal-to-Human Transmitted Human Coronaviruses: SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV, Viruses 2020, 12, 244, doi:10.3390/v12020244.
CaviWipes & CaviWipes1
CaviCide & CaviCide1
CaviWipes Bleach
Bleach Sprayer
ACTIVATE, 10:1 Bleach
NO MORE MIXING BLEACH! Dual-liquid sprayer automatically combines water and bleach to make fresh 10% solution when you use it! Prevents bleach from degrading. Bleach and water are in separate containers until the trigger is squeezed. It’s that EASY! Refillable water cartridge & replaceable bleach cartridge.
| Part # 5101 | each | $33.00 |
| Part # 5102 | 12/case | $55.00 |
| Part # 5100 | 50/bottle | $37.00 |
| Part # 5100 | 50/bottle | $34.00 |
