TECcare™ Control effective against Swine Flu (H1N1) and other viral strains
Posted: Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Talley Group Ltd announces that their antimicrobial product TECcare Control has been found to be highly effective against Swine Flu (H1N1) and other viral strains.
The viricidal properties of TECcare Control was conducted under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) protocols and showed that the product was effective against the following viral strains.
- Swine flu (H1N1)
- Avian influenza A (H3N3)
- Avian influenza A (H5N1)
- Influenza A/PR Virus
- Norovirus
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C
- HIV-1
- Cytomegalovirus
- Hantavirus
- Human Coronavirus
- Respiratory syncytical virus
A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can infect all types of organisms: Viruses spread in many ways. Influenza viruses including swine flu are spread by coughing and sneezing, and others such as norovirus, are transmitted by the faecal-oral route, when they contaminate hands, food or water. HIV is one of several viruses that are transmitted through sexual contact. Viruses such as hepatitis B can cause life-long or chronic infections.
Operations Director Kevin Mearns stated:
These latest test results confirm that TECcare Control should play an important role in tackling these highly disruptive and potentially deadly viruses. This unique product with its exceptional efficacy and safety credentials has significant advantages over currently available products
TECcare Control is a high level disinfectant cleaner that conditions surfaces, inhibiting microbial colonisation for a prolonged period of time killing /de activating bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi and spores. TECcare Control, unlike some products in the market place does not contain damaging chemicals and skin irritants such as alcohols, phenols, chlorine, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide or aldehydes so avoids the serious hazard issues of comparable products. The product can be used safely within and upon fabrics and materials, and is well suited for repeated use on surfaces.