Ocean Bio-Chem has announced that its subsidiary Star brite’s Performacide product is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a virucide effective against coronavirus, when used as directed.
Coronavirus has caused worldwide concern after a recent outbreak in Wuhan, China. Virus symptoms have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, sometimes mild, but potentially lethal. There are no vaccines or antiviral drugs approved for prevention or treatment.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control have released their recommendations for preventing the spread of coronavirus, including the disinfection of hard surfaces and objects.
Performacide uses chlorine dioxide for viral disinfection and is suitable for both workplace and home use.
It can be safely applied to walls, floors, furniture, stainless steel, glass, vinyl, and other hard, non-porous surfaces, without leaving a residue. It is currently approved for use in homes, hospitals, medical facilities, first responder facilities, rehabilitation facilities, diagnostic centers, and food processing and serving facilities.
