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We work with you to create a safer, cleaner and healthy environment as you re-open your business and get back to business as usual. Our solutions and programs are designed to elevate the quality of service, safety and care for users. Our solutions integrate products, processes and training to reduce risk, improve results and lower overall cost.
Our Ready to Reopen plans provides recommendations for cleaning measures for any business and staff to follow to ensure personal safety. Recommendations include product choices, product application techniques and protective equipment (PPE) be used.
National Chemical Laboratories, Inc. has the most comprehensive group of Dilutable and RTU products available for use against SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus).
Information and Recommendations from CDC
Update: May 15, 2020: CDC publishes Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting and ReOpening America Cleaning Disinfection Decision Tool
ReOpening America Cleaning Disinfection Decision Tool
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Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
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What every American and community can do to decrease the spread of COVID-19
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Full list of NCL® Disinfectants found on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2.
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NCL® Disinfectants - Use with Electrostatic Sprayer
Many of the questions we take in technical support are about how to spray or apply NCL® disinfectants.
Can we use an Electrostatic Sprayers?
EPA does intend to specify the methods of application for pesticides through specific language on the
labels. Unfortunately, they don’t use terms like electrostatic sprayer, so we must interpret what the
EPA registered label does say and what they mean.
Update: March 20, 2020: CDC publishes List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 which causes the disease COVID-19.
The easiest way to find a product on EPA List N: is to enter the first two sets of its EPA registration number into the search bar.
For example, if EPA Reg. No. 12345-12 is on List N, you can buy EPA Reg. No. 12345-12-2567 and know you’re getting an equivalent product. You can find this number by looking for the EPA Reg. No. on the product label.
NCL® LIST N: Dilutable Disinfectants
NCL® LIST N: Dilution Control Disinfectants
| Item # | EPA Number | Product Name | Follow the disinfection directions and preparation for the following virus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5089 | 10324-141-2296 | Dual Blend® #19 Lavender Disinfectant 256 | Human Coronavirus |
| 5079 | 10324-141-2296 | Dual Blend® #9 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner 256 | Human Coronavirus |
| 5078 | 1839-95-2296 | Dual Blend® #8 HD Detergent / Disinfectant | Norovirus |
| 5090 | 10324-154-2296 | Dual Blend® #20 Bathroom Plus Concentrate | Human Coronavirus |
| 4078 | 1839-95-2296 | Ready...Set...CLEAN™ #8 HD Detergent / Disinfectant | Norovirus |
| 4079 | 10324-141-2296 | Ready...Set...CLEAN™ #9 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner 256 | Human Coronavirus |
| 4017 | 1839-95-2296 | Twin Power™ #17 HD Detergent / Disinfectant | Norovirus |
| 4007 | 10324-141-2296 | Twin Power™ #7 Healthcare Disinfectant Neutral Cleaner | Human Coronavirus |
| 4021 | 10324-141-2296 | Twin Power™ #21 Earth Sense® Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner 256 | Human Coronavirus |
| 4173 | 10324-141-2296 | Main Squeeze Lavender 256 Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner Deodorizer | Human Coronavirus |
NCL® LIST N: Ready to Use (RTU) Disinfectants
| Item # | EPA Number | Product Name | Follow the disinfection directions and preparation for the following virus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0252 | 1839-83-2296 | Avistat-D™ Ready-To-Use Spray Disinfectant Cleaner | Canine Parvovirus |
| 1720 | 10324-85-2296 | Bathroom Plus™ Non-Acid Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner | Human Coronavirus |
| 1710 | 10324-85-2296 | Sani-Turge™ Non-Acid Bowl & Bathroom Disinfectant Cleaner | Human Coronavirus |
NCL® LIST N: Wipes
| Item # | EPA Number | Product Name | Follow the disinfection directions and preparation for the following virus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4541 | 6836-340-2296 | NCLwipes™ DISINFECTANT WIPES - Waterfall Fresh | Norovirus |
| 4542 | 6836-340-2296 | NCLwipes™ DISINFECTANT WIPES - Lemon Fresh | Norovirus |
Update: March 11, 2020: World Health Organization (WHO) has given a name to the new virus that emerged late last year in China and has since sickened tens of thousands of people now has an official name: SARS-CoV-2 which causes the disease COVID-19.
Update: March 12, 2020: The head of the World Health Organization, declared on Wednesday, that the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak is now a pandemic and the U.N. health agency is deeply concerned about the alarming levels of spread.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in more than a thousand confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is closely monitoring the situation and provides comprehensive and timely updates.1
What are coronaviruses?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that were first identified in the mid-1960s and are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Coronaviruses are not typically transmitted between animals and humans. With the discovery of 2019 Novel Coronavirus there are now seven strains of coronavirus know to be capable of transmission from animals to humans. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) CoV was responsible for a large outbreak in 2003 and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrom (MERS) CoV was responsible for an outbreak in 2012.2
Many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, and there is evidence that person-to-person spread is occurring.1
What are the symptoms of a human coronavirus infection?
Common human coronaviruses usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. Symptoms may include fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Human coronaviruses can sometimes cause lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. This is more common in people with cardiopulmonary disease, people with weakened immune systems, infants, and older adults.3
How are coronaviruses spread?
Coronaviruses typically spread via close contact, or respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.4
WHY ARE CORONAVIRUSES AND PARTICULARLY nCoV A CONCERN?
Most people get infected with a human coronavirus at some point in their lives and experience cold-like symptoms a few day before recovering. However, novel coronaviruses - such as MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and 2019-nCoV cause severe symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath that can lead to pneumonia and even death. These coronoaviruses can quickly spread from person to person and can lead to widespread outbreaks. In the case of 2019-nCoV, there is neither a vaccine nor specific treatment.
Infection Control Measures
There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with an EPA registered disinfectant.
- CDC recommends wearing a surgical mask as soon as they are identified. Personnel entering the room should use standard precautions, contact precautions, and airborne precautions, and use eye protection.
Information and Recommendations from CDC
Click here to download the pdf.NCL® Hand Washing Video
References:
1 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
2 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html
3 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/symptoms.html
4 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/transmission.html
5 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/alert/novel-coronavirus-china
6 https://www.who.int/publications-detail/infection-prevention-and-control-during-health-care-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-infection-is-suspected-20200125