TECcare™ Ultra passes AOAC viral testing
Talley Environmental Care Ltd are pleased to announce that as part of the ongoing development and assessment programme for TECcare™ antimicrobial technologies products, TECcare™ Ultra has passed the stringent AOAC testing for Norovirus and Human Influenza A, and has been shown to be highly effective at destroying these potentially life threatening pathogens.
Noroviruses are highly contagious pathogens, with as few as 100 virus particles thought to be sufficient to cause infection. Noroviruses are transmitted primarily through direct person-to-person contact or spread via contaminated food or water. These viruses are relatively stable in the environment and can survive freezing and heating to 60°C (140°F). Currently, there is no antiviral medication that works against Norovirus and there is no vaccine to prevent infection. Norovirus infections cannot be treated with antibiotics because antibiotics work to fight bacteria and not viruses. It is estimated that the Norovirus affects between 600 thousand – 1 million people in the UK alone every year.
Influenza can cause mild to severe illness, and is generally passed from person to person by airborne transmission (i.e., sneezing or coughing), but, the virus can also live for a short time on surfaces, therefore, it may also be spread by touching something that has been handled by someone infected with the virus and then touching your own mouth, nose, or eyes. For some people flu can lead to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia which may require hospital treatment.
TECcare™ antimicrobial technology now offer effective solutions to eradicate not only these viruses but a range of pathogens including MRSA, C-difficile, Salmonella and Ecoli from all areas within sensitive environments through the use of TECcare™ Ultra, and TECcare™ Control.
Kevin Mearns Operations Director commented;
“These new exciting test results confirm that TECcare™ Ultra will play an important role in tackling these highly disruptive and potentially deadly viruses. Innovative TECcare™ antimicrobial technologies are continually developed to meet the ever changing demands of industry and society as a whole, whilst ensuring the safety of the operatives, general public and the environment. All of the products are extensively tested and clinically proven to kill / deactivate an extensive range of pathogens including bacteria, bacterial spores, viruses, moulds and fungi.”
TECcare™ technology does not contain damaging chemicals and skin irritants such as alcohols, phenols, chlorine and aldehydes and is well suited for repeated use on surfaces. It is safe and effective in use as well as being fully biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
The TECcare™ technology can be used in a variety of areas including Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Wound Care, Dentistry, Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Leisure, Water Treatment, Industrial Applications, Schools and Nurseries and for General Domestic Hygiene.