Due to the recent cases of human transmission of Coronaviruses to locals of several countries around the world, Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an Interim List of Household Products and Active Ingredients for Disinfection of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) to help reduce the spread of this deadly virus among the people in Singapore.
According to NEA, many general household products contain the appropriate concentrations of active ingredients (A.I.) that are known to inactivate coronaviruses. For general precautionary cleaning, detergent and water are adequate. For disinfection of areas that are very likely to be contaminated with 2019-nCoV (e.g. bedroom of a person confirmed to have a 2019-CoV infection), disinfectant/cleaning products listed in Table 1 can be used. The product list is based on currently available data and active ingredients known to be effective against coronaviruses (Table 2). Both tables will be updated as data from more products are gathered, and as more products are assessed to be appropriate.
According to NEA, many general household products contain the appropriate concentrations of active ingredients (A.I.) that are known to inactivate coronaviruses. For general precautionary cleaning, detergent and water are adequate. For disinfection of areas that are very likely to be contaminated with 2019-nCoV (e.g. bedroom of a person confirmed to have a 2019-CoV infection), disinfectant/cleaning products listed in Table 1 can be used. The product list is based on currently available data and active ingredients known to be effective against coronaviruses (Table 2). Both tables will be updated as data from more products are gathered, and as more products are assessed to be appropriate.
In addition to the use of cleaning agents, other treatments effective against coronavirus include steam and heat treatment.
Important points to note:
1. Check the labels and use according to instruction, and be aware of the potential
hazard of each product.
2. For disinfection of highly contaminated surfaces or material, avoid the use of spray, and allow appropriate time needed for disinfection (refer to product instruction).
3. This product list should be read in conjunction with the Guidelines and Advisories issued by NEA with instruction and guidelines on how to conduct proper cleaning and disinfection of premises.
Important points to note:
1. Check the labels and use according to instruction, and be aware of the potential
hazard of each product.
2. For disinfection of highly contaminated surfaces or material, avoid the use of spray, and allow appropriate time needed for disinfection (refer to product instruction).
3. This product list should be read in conjunction with the Guidelines and Advisories issued by NEA with instruction and guidelines on how to conduct proper cleaning and disinfection of premises.
Each of the disinfectant product typically comprises one of three active ingredients namely, quaternary ammonium compounds, chloroxylenol and sodium hypochlorite. Avoid contact with eye and skin. When sodium hypochlorite is used on metal, wipe away residues after 10 minutes with wet cloth as it is corrosive to metals.
Any company marketing disinfectants that are effective against coronaviruses can contact NEA at 1800-CALL NEA (1800-2255 632) or submit your enquiries electronically via the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application.
Source Disclaimer: Any posting shown in the listing does not constitute or imply any affiliation, relationship or sponsorship by NEA of the products in the listing. Every product needs to be used in the right way and according to specification. NEA will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from or incidental to any use of products/services in the listing.
Any company marketing disinfectants that are effective against coronaviruses can contact NEA at 1800-CALL NEA (1800-2255 632) or submit your enquiries electronically via the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application.
Source Disclaimer: Any posting shown in the listing does not constitute or imply any affiliation, relationship or sponsorship by NEA of the products in the listing. Every product needs to be used in the right way and according to specification. NEA will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from or incidental to any use of products/services in the listing.
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