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EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19

Mar 05, 2020

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing. EPA is providing this important information on disinfectant products to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses, meaning they are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product. Consumers using these disinfectants on an enveloped emerging virus should follow the directions for use on the product’s master label, paying close attention to the contact time for the product on the treated surface (i.e., how long the disinfectant should remain on the surface).

Products appearing on EPA’s list registered disinfectant products have qualified for use against COVID-19 through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program. This program allows product manufacturers to provide EPA with data, even in advance of an outbreak, that shows their products are effective against harder-to-kill viruses than SARS-CoV-2. It also allows additional communications intended to inform the public about the utility of these products against the emerging pathogen in the most expeditious manner.

The seven page list includes products such as Clorox, Lysol, Sterilex and other bleach products.

To view the list of EPA-registered disinfectant products, visit: www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2

The seven page list includes products such as Clorox, Lysol, Sterilex and other bleach products.