Disinfecting for Coronavirus
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What is Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, swine, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and now with SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2).
Many cases of SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2) have been reported across the world, including the United States. These viruses can cause a range of symptoms, including a fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Some cases are mild, like the common cold, while others may lead to pneumonia and death.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the most common way of spreading the Coronaviruses is by respiratory transmission from person to person, happening among close contacts through coughs and sneezes. This is similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.
EPA-registered Products for Coronavirus Disinfection
The EPA’s List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 contains the name of products that may be used for disinfection against Coronavirus and SARS virus. The full list of products may be found at the US EPA website: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
Texwipe has a disinfectant product included in this list that may be used for Coronavirus disinfection:
- TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant, EPA Reg. No. 10324-85-46552
For more information on List N listings, please contact us here.
Disinfecting Surfaces
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant has demonstrated effectiveness against Human Coronavirus, Canine Coronavirus, Coronavirus type (for swine), and Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), on hard, non-porous surfaces with a 10-minute kill time. Testing is completed, showing that TexQ® TX650 Disinfectant is also effective against SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2) with a 10-minute contact time under the same conditions.
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is an EPA-registered, sterile, ready-to-use, one-step disinfectant and cleaner, highly effective against 56 bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is available in a 22-oz. spray bottle (part number TX650) and in a one-gallon container (part number TX652).
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is recommended for use as an everyday disinfectant, as part of a disinfectant rotation program.
Is TexQ® Disinfectant an EPA-registered product?
Yes, TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is an EPA-registered product. The EPA registration number is 10324-85-46552.
Is TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant a Ready-To-Use solution or a Concentrate?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is a Ready-To-Use solution.
Is TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant sterile or non-sterile?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is a sterile disinfectant, irradiated and validated for sterility according to AAMI guidelines.
What container sizes does the TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant have?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant has two container sizes:
- 22 oz. spray bottle (order part number TX650)
- 1-gallon bottle (order part number TX652)
Does TexQ® have kill claims against SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2)?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant sterile, ready-to-use solution has 4 kill claims against the following Coronaviruses: SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2), Human Coronavirus, Canine Coronaviruses and Transmissible gastroenteritis, which is also a type of Coronavirus for pigs.
What types of Coronaviruses are there?
According to CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/types.html), there are several strains of Human Coronavirus:
- 229E (alpha coronavirus)
- NL63 (alpha coronavirus)
- OC43 (beta coronavirus)
- HKU1 (beta coronavirus)
Other human coronaviruses:
- MERS-CoV (the beta coronavirus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS)
- SARS-CoV (the beta coronavirus that causes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS)
- SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19)
Does TexQ® Disinfectant have the kill claim against SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2) that is causing the outbreak?
Yes, TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant does have a SARS-CoV-2 (SARS Coronavirus 2) kill claim.
What other kill claims does TexQ® Disinfectant have?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant Ready-To-Use (RTU) solution kills the following microorganisms in 10 minutes on hard, non-porous surfaces:
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Bacteria:
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Viruses:
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Fungi and mildew:
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What are the facilities TexQ® Disinfectant may be used?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant is for use on hard, non-porous surfaces in:
- Hospitals, nursing homes, medical and dental offices and clinics, healthcare facilities, physician offices, operating rooms/theaters, radiology rooms, isolation wards, quarantine areas, hospices, and medical research facilities. For use in Clean Rooms and Controlled Areas.
- Cosmetic manufacturing facilities, medical device manufacturing facilities, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical manufacturing, warehouses.
- Food processing plants, USDA inspected food-processing facilities, farms, dairy farms, hog farms, equine farms, poultry and turkey farms and egg processing plants, mushroom farms, canneries, catering, and bakeries.
- Veterinary clinics, animal life science laboratories, animal laboratories, animal research centers, animal quarantine areas, animal holding areas, animal breeding facilities, kennels, dog/cat animal kennels, breeding establishments and grooming establishments, pet animal quarters, zoos, equine farms, pet shops, tack shops, operating rooms, washing areas, waiting rooms, examination rooms and other animal care facilities.
What are the surfaces TexQ® Disinfectant may be used on?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant can be used on hard, non-porous surfaces such as:
- Glass, laminated surfaces, metal, stainless steel, aluminum
- Glazed porcelain, glazed ceramic
- Sealed granite, sealed marble
- Plastic (such as polycarbonate, polyvinylchloride, polystyrene, or polypropylene)
- Sealed limestone, sealed slate, sealed stone, sealed terra cotta, sealed terrazzo, chrome and vinyl, Plexiglass®, vanity tops
- Enameled surfaces, painted/finished woodwork, Formica®, vinyl and plastic upholstery, washable wallpaper
What are the examples of surfaces TexQ® may be safely used on?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant can be used on hard, non-porous surfaces such as:
- Tables, chairs, desks, folding tables, workstations, bed frames, lifts, washable walls, cabinets, doorknobs and garbage cans/pails, trash barrels, trash cans, trash containers
- Shelves, racks, and carts
- Hospital beds, bed railings, bedpans, gurneys, traction devices, MRI, CAT, examining tables, scales, paddles, wheelchairs, hard, non-porous surfaces of cervical collars and neck braces, spine backboards, stretchers, unit stools, CPR training mannequins, curing lights, light lens covers, slit lamps, operating room lights, operating tables, oxygen hoods, countertops, examination tables, X-ray tables, washing areas, carts
- Laminar-airflow equipment and BioSafety Cabinet work surfaces and exterior surfaces of the following: sinks, plumbing fixture surfaces, Incubators, Refrigerators and Centrifuge surfaces of metal, stainless steel, glass, plastic (such as polystyrene or polypropylene), Formica®, and vinyl
- External Lenses, Vision correction devices including eyeglasses, protective eyewear, goggles, light lens covers, optical instruments/implements (Not for use on contact lenses)
- Windows and mirrors
What type of cloth/wiper should be used when applying TexQ® Disinfectant on the surface?
When applying TexQ® Disinfectant with a cloth or wiper, please make sure it does not contain cotton or cellulose but should be made of 100% polyester. The cellulose and cotton fibers deactivate any Quaternary disinfectant including TexQ® Disinfectant.
Texwipe has several product lines of 100% polyester wipers for cleanroom and industrial use: https://www.texwipe.com/wipers?specs=113,10
What are the directions for TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant application?
The use directions are:
- Pre-clean heavily soiled areas
- Apply this product undiluted to disinfect hard, non-porous, non-food contact surfaces with a sponge, brush, cloth, coarse trigger spray device
- For spray applications, spray 6-8 inches from surface. Do not breathe spray
- Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes
- Allow to air dry
- Rinsing of floors is not necessary unless they are to be waxed or polished
- When using in buckets, change solution when visibly dirty
Should TexQ® Disinfectant be rinsed from the surfaces?
TexQ® Disinfectant residue is not required to be rinsed from any surface except for surfaces that may come in direct contact with food as per the product label instructions.
Can TexQ® Disinfectant be used in a fogger?
No, TexQ® Disinfectant cannot be used in a fogger.
How TexQ® Disinfectant should be used in food processing plants/premises, food storage areas and equipment?
Before using this product in food processing areas, food products and packaging materials must be removed from the room or carefully protected
- Pre-clean heavily soiled areas
- Apply product undiluted to disinfect hard, nonporous surfaces with a sponge, brush, cloth, coarse trigger spray device. For spray applications, spray 6-8 inches from surface. Do not breathe spray
- Treated surfaces must remain wet for 10 minutes
- Allow to air dry
- When disinfecting food contact surfaces used for food preparation, rinse surfaces thoroughly with potable water. This product must not be used to clean the following surfaces: utensils, glassware, dishes, or interior surfaces of processing equipment
- When using in buckets, change solution when visibly dirty
- Note: All food contact surfaces such as appliances and kitchen countertops must be rinsed with potable water after treatment. Do not use this product to clean or disinfect glassware, utensils, dishes, or interior surfaces of appliances.
What is TexQ® Disinfectant shelf life?
TexQ® Disinfectant has a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is indicated on the product label.
Is TexQ® Disinfectant a hazardous chemical?
TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant, ready-to-use solutions (order part numbers TX650, TX652) are not hazardous. The safety data sheet (SDS) is available here: https://www.texwipe.com/Content/Images/uploaded/documents/Safety%20Data%20Sheets/TX650_TX652_US_CA_SDS_ENG.pdf
What are storage recommendations?
Store only in original container. Keep this product under locked storage sufficient to make it inaccessible to children or persons unfamiliar with its proper use.
What are disposal recommendations?
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, and national regulations (see Safety Data Sheet, section 13: https://www.texwipe.com/Content/Images/uploaded/documents/Safety%20Data%20Sheets/TX650_TX652_US_CA_SDS_ENG.pdf)
Where can I find more information about TexQ® Disinfectant?
More information may be found here: https://www.texwipe.com/texq-disinfectant
Follow this link to see the Texwipe Disinfectants/Solutions Brochure: https://www.texwipe.com/Content/Images/uploaded/documents/Brochures/Brochure_Solutions_en.pdf
Where can I buy TexQ® Disinfectant?
TexQ® Disinfectant is available through many national and regional distributors.
For online purchase, follow these links:
- TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant, RTU in 22-oz. spray bottle: https://www.texwipe.com/texq-tx650
- TX650 TexQ® Disinfectant, RTU in 1-gallon bottle: https://www.texwipe.com/texq-tx650-ready-to-use-rtu-in-1-gallon-bottle
If I have more questions, who should I call?
Follow this link to find your local Sales Manager: https://www.texwipe.com/rep-locator
Call Texwipe Customer Service at 336-996-7046 (press 1), Or 1-800-TEXWIPE or 1-800-839-9473.
Send an e-mail to info@texwipe.com