Coronavirus Information and Updates

SSS Disinfectants Added to American Chemistry List

We are happy to report that our SSS brand EPA registered disinfectants with an emerging pathogen claim for human coronavirus claim have been added to the American Chemistry Council list of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fighting Products.

This list is used by health professionals, doctors, universities, government entities, and the general public to identify products suitable for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This list helps better clarify products acceptable on the EPA List N since it lists the approved product by name, company name, and EPA Registration Number. For the full list click here.


SSS Disinfectants on EPA List N

The EPA recently expanded the list of products on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 EPA. Listed below are all of the SSS Disinfectants on List N. On July 28, 2020, the EPA updated the label for SSS Navigator #3x Renegade Daily Disinfectant Cleaner to include a claim against SARS-CoV-2 and on September 3, 2020, the EPA updated the label for SSS DC Plus 2 Detergent Disinfectant to include a claim against SARS-CoV-2.


What is the Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of enveloped virus that was first discovered in the 1960s. They are most commonly found in animals; however, six strains of Coronavirus were known to be capable of transmission from animals to humans. The latest strain is known as the Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. It originated in Wuhan, China, last year.

How does the Coronavirus spread?

The virus typically spreads through the air via coughing or sneezing, contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces, and rarely, via fecal contamination. Most people get infected with a human Coronavirus at some point in their lives. They experience cold-like symptoms for a few days and then recover. However, the COVID-19 strain can cause severe symptoms, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath that can lead to pneumonia and possibly death.

Controlling Infection

You have probably heard it a thousand times, but hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent any virus from spreading. Respiratory hygiene and proper cough etiquette should also be considered. The CDC provides useful guidance and resources for Coronavirus infection control measures. These should all be implemented when patients are suspected of being infected with a Coronavirus. For COVID-19, the CDC also recommends a mask for confirmed individuals, eye protection for healthcare workers, and implementing both contact and airborne precautions in addition to standard precautions.

Useful Products

There are a handful of products that are effective in killing Coronavirus. Chemicals such as those in the SSS Alliance Disinfection System have been shown to have extremely effective kill time (as little at 2 minutes!) towards Coronavirus. This is important because it shortens the dwell time for the chemical to sit on a surface and decreases the chance that someone will come in contact with the surface before the virus is fully eliminated.

How Triple S Members Can Help

Your local Triple S Member can be a great resource when it comes to infection prevention. They are able to help recommend the best disinfection solution for any particular need, offer hand hygiene solutions and programs as well as provide training and education on proper product use.

Products with EPA-approved Emerging Viral Pathogens claims are recommended for use against COVID-19. The disinfectant cleaners listed below have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19 on hard non-porous surfaces. Therefore, this product can be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against SARS-CoV-2 on hard, non-porous surfaces.  For more information, refer to the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

 SSS Hand Hygiene 

  • FoamClean Ascend 70 Instant Hand Sanitizer
  • FoamClean Ascend 62 Instant Hand Sanitizer
  • FoamClean No Alcohol Instant Hand Sanitizer
  • Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel 70
  • Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel

Available in a variety of manual/automatic systems and portable bottles.

Learn more about our SSS Hand Sanitizer Solutions

Body Graphic: SOURCE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; GRAPHIC Janet Loehrke/USA TODAY https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/about/prevention.html

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