Why COPPCLEAN®

Benefits of COPPCLEAN® that exceed CDC’s expectations of a disinfectant

  • dual pronged approach that leads to a very comprehensive destruction mechanism. Fast-acting, convenient formula, suitable for daily use and short contact time
  • formulated with patented technology
  • formulated with patented technology
  • non-inflammable, odourless
  • non-irritant to skin and non-sensitizer
  • broad spectrum
  • sporicidal
  • effective against bio-films at very low concentrations
  • non-corrosive, compatible with most surfaces
  • one of two active ingredients i.e. copper, in surface form, has been registered by EPA as the first product with residual claims against coronavirus.
  • environment friendly

(CDC is USA’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Why the world needs COPPCLEAN®?

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a serious and growing problem across the world. 7% of patients in high income and 15% in low-middle income countries will acquire at least one HAI in acute care hospitals. 1 in every 10 infected patients dies of HAI.

HAIs are increasingly being caused by resistant organisms. In 2019, 4.9 million deaths worldwide were associated with AMR, which highlights the need for disinfectants that will not contribute to resistance but rather work with antibiotics to stop the growing problem of microbial resistance.

Disinfection of surfaces plays a critical role in reducing the risk of HAIs. All currently available high-level disinfectants (HLDs) or sterilants have been available for decades. As microbial resistance increases, the need for new biocides can no longer be ignored.

Approx 20% of all-cause global deaths are due to sepsis, a condition potentially avoidable with effective infection control. More than half of all sepsis-associated deaths are a result of HAIs.

WHO estimates that 75% of DALY (Disability-Adjusted Life years; 10 years of life lost due to death, disability, or ill-health) is due to antibiotic-resistant E. Aureus as a result of HAIs.

One of the key messages of WHO’s session on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) held on 7/3/22 at the World Health Assembly is that AMR and resistance to sterilants are responsible for most HAIs.

The session emphasized that it was essential to tackle the spread of these pathogens to avoid devastating outcomes and strengthen the preparedness of health systems to avoid pandemics and prevent AMR.

The spread of pathogens is caused globally through the use of traditional disinfectants and improper treatment of water. Solutions must be provided that are effective against pathogens and safe for humans and the environment.

All the disinfectant-sterilants available in the world (Phenolic compounds, Alcohols, QAC’s, Chlorine compounds, etc.) are decades old and have ingrained limitations. Their use or lack of it has witnessed increasing microbial resistance teaching bacteria, especially to bring forth new survival strategies and adaptive changes through biofilms, spores and in structure of their membranes.

Extra Disinfectant Categories and Their Drawbacks.

Chlorine Compounds

  • Toxic fumes that cause significant harm along the respiratory tract.
  • Highly corrosive.
  • Unknown negative environmental impact due to possible by-products.

Phenols

  • Leave a sticky residue that takes several days to evaporate.
  • Cause phenolytic toxidrome, which can cause renal and cardiac toxicity.
  • Toxic to the aquatic environment and toxic to most organisms.

Alcohols

  • Not sporicidal at proper effective concentrations.
  • Highly flammable.
  • No domestic purpose.
  • Flammable
  • Evaporate rapidly, compliance difficult.

Peracetic Acid

  • Corrosive
  • Rapid and sporicidal action.
  • Irritant to mucous membranes.
  • Slight odor.
  • Higher cost.

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

  • Not recommended against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and other Gram-negative pathogens.
  • Lack sporicidal activity
  • Skin and eye irritant.
  • May corrode equipment and form irritating, hard-to-degrade substances.

Hydrogen Peroxide

  • Decomposes in air or water into oxygen and water.
  • Disinfectant in concentrations less than 10%.
  • Less effective against viruses.
  • Unstable
  • Toxic fumes that cause significant harm along the respiratory tract.
  • Highly corrosive.
  • Unknown negative environmental impact due to possible by-products.

The world needs new age super cleaners – disinfectants – sterilants that clean and disinfect all environs by destroying, neutralizing, and inhibiting the presence and growth of pathogens and prevent these microorganisms from developing resistance to these disinfectant-sterilants.

Unless we bring in new innovative approaches, products and technologies backed by authentic research, eradicate all kinds of pathogens, the biofilms and spores these use to ensure their survival and prevent AMR, the world is hurtling towards a huge challenge to its health.

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