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The Environmentally Friendly 'Superbug' Killer

Thursday, October 18, 2007 General News
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17 It has long been known that hydrogenperoxide can kill germs without being harmful to users. However, up to now,this remarkable chemical had not been considered stable enough to be practicalas the foundation for a system of commercial disinfectant cleaners. Scientistsat Virox Technologies Inc. have now developed a way to put this world's oldestknown antimicrobial to work. Patented accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) is astable cleaning and disinfecting solution with enhanced germicidal activitythat is not harmful to those who use it, or to the environment.
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Now available from SciCan in the U.S.A., Optim 33 TB with AHP chemistry isthe first real breakthrough in chemical germicides in over 25 years. It isnot a mere substitute for current surface disinfection technologies, but atruly new technology with demonstrable superiority in a number of key areas:
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Many chemical disinfectant manufacturers try to strike the difficultbalance between the safety and the efficacy of their products. It is easy tocreate a disinfectant that will kill pathogens, however, that disinfectant maybe harmful to users and may not be environmentally responsible.

With Optim 33TB, there is no longer a need to compromise on efficacy(contact times), personal safety or environmental integrity.

AHP is a synergistic blend of commonly used 'safe' ingredients that whencombined with low levels of hydrogen peroxide dramatically increases itsgermicidal potency and cleaning performance. AHP contains only thoseingredients listed on the U.S.A. EPA inerts listing and the FDA GRAS(Generally Regarded As Safe) listing which contribute to unsurpassed health,safety and environmental sustainability. Optim 33TB carries no warning labels.

The benefits and efficacy of AHP have been validated by third partyclinical studies conducted by scientific organizations and third partyresearchers that are recognized by government regulatory agencies in theUnited States, Canada and other countries around the world.

The applications for AHP are numerous. Widely used in medical offices, itis also commonly used in hospitals, long term care facilities, daycarecenters, and other environments.

For an uncompromisingly high standard of infection control, turn to Optim33TB to quickly and safely clean and disinfect.1. Contact times -- 1 minute Bactericidal (including MRSA 'Superbug', E. Coli and VRE) -- 1 minute Virucidal (including HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Influenza A and Polio) -- 5 minutes Tuberculocidal 2. Cleaning efficacy - one-step cleaning and disinfecting ability 3. User Safety - Optim 33TB carries no warning labels 4. Environmental Impact - hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen

SOURCE SciCan Medical
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