Chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) is a powerful biocide with proven efficacy against a wide range of microorganisms including viruses. Scientific research has been undertaken to understand the virucidal activity and mode of action of chlorine dioxide. Several ways have been identified for viral inactivation by chlorine dioxide, including protein and nucleic acid modification. Understanding the mode of action of chlorine dioxide, aids the advancement of products used in infection control.

Tristel chlorine dioxide products are efficacious against Coronavirus.

Important Customer Notice – Tristel Chlorine Dioxide Efficacy against Viruses, including Coronaviruses

Streptococcus pyogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for over 700 million infections yearly both in children and in adults wordlwide. Streptococcus pyogenes causes group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections and is in the top ten list of pathogenic infections.

The presence of biofilms in the lumens of medical devices and in water pipelines can put patient lives at risk. Chlorine dioxide has been shown to be effective against biofilm and could potentially be used to manage and prevent biofilm formation in device lumens and pipelines.

Tristel’s proprietary ClO2 formulation has become the go-to high-level disinfectant for non-lumened heat sensitive medical devices. Chlorine dioxide is a biocide with the broadest efficacy against microbial organisms.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of oropharyngeal cancers. Medical devices used in ENT, such as nasendoscopes, can be carriers of HPV if not disinfected properly. Tristel Trio Wipes System is effective against HPV preventing its spread and helping to protect patients.

Medical devices such as endocavity ultrasound probes and endoscopes are used to examine  areas of the body in which HPV may be present and can pose a risk of HPV contamination.