Rely+On Virkon Enables Airborne Disinfection

Rely+On Virkon Enables Airborne Disinfection With cases of COVID-19, influenza and other airborne respiratory infectious disease-causing pathogens continuing to generate concerns around the world, government health departments are providing guidance on how to better prevent their transmission with hygiene and disinfection being of highest importance. The broad spectrum disinfectant Rely+On Virkon from specialty chemicals company LANXESS is effective for use as an aerial disinfectant, when applied with suitable fog/misting equipment, capable of producing a fine mist. That means a particle size less than 5 micron. The disinfectant solution and equipment combination enable hard surface disinfection in healthcare and institutional facilities, public health facilities, storage areas and transportation related applications. Independent testing conducted at a highly revered French University laboratory proved that Rely+On Virkon inactivates pathogens within the scope of the method including adenovirus 5, murine norovirus (MNV), Acinetobacter baumanni & Staphylococcus aureus. A >4 log reduction (viruses), & >5 log reduction (bacteria, yeast), was achieved. Anneliese Bischof, Vice President of the Business Line CARE, LANXESS, said, "Practicing good hygiene must always be a part of our everyday routines, but the selection of a disinfectant proven to kill key pathogens is critical. Therefore, utilizing Rely+On Virkon as an aerial disinfectant for the purposes of infection control can help to disinfect inaccessible areas and reduce the risk of contamination of surfaces, walls, door handles, tables and chairs, particularly in circumstances where application of solutions by spraying or wiping techniques are considered impractical."     Source