U.S. EPA approves use of Lysol Disinfectant Spray against COVID-19

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U.S. EPA approves use of Lysol Disinfectant Spray against COVID-19.

U.S. EPA approves use of Lysol Disinfectant Spray against COVID-19

UK-based Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc said on Tuesday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved use of its Lysol Disinfectant Spray against COVID-19.

www.reuters.com

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Richard

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Well .... we've been using it routinely for several months now. When I was at Costco just as the COVID things were taking off, they were cleaned out off cleaning and disinfection supplies except for some gallon-size containers of Lysol disinfectant. So I grabbed a couple (I could have grabbed more but I didn't want to hoard) and we've been working our way through since.

Without waiting for EPA, it was clear to me that Lysol products would be effective against the novel corona virus. The virus is in the category of "enveloped" viruses, which means the outer layer of the virus is made of a lipid (oily) material. That means it repels water and salts, but can be dissolved by oils and by anything that cuts grease or oil. So that means that something such as bleach is going to be less effective (because the lipid layer will repel the aqueous bleach solution), but soaps and detergents should be highly effective. So that means Lysol should be pretty effective.

 

[pedro47]

This is a good time to tell the American public, after we have make run on this product in retail stores; for the passed 120 days. LOL.

 

[DrQ]

Just don't inject it or take it internally.

 

[bbodb1]

Nothing like the speed and efficiency of the federal government....

 

[pedro47]

Just don't inject it or take it internally.

Maybe you can use it as an oral spray to kill germs.LOL

 

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EPA finds two Lysol sprays are effective killer of coronavirus on surfaces.

EPA finds two Lysol sprays are effective killer of coronavirus on surfaces

Touching surfaces is not thought to be the primary way the virus spreads, per the CDC.

www.axios.com

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Richard

 

[Talent312]

You rub it all over your body and activate it with UV light from a tanning bed.
<kidding>

 

[elaine]

I read this in March 2020. Even if not on the list, 409 multi surface and most lysol have dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorid, which kills Covid.

Disinfectant Concentrations, Contact Times, and Use Settings for EPA's List of Products Effective against SARS-CoV-2, the Cause of COVID-19

This table lists disinfectant concentrations, contact times, and use settings for EPA's List N, which covers antimicrobial products effective against coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 but does not specify disinfectant concentrations. Our list will help you ensure you're using a suitable, effective...

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