Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Wet Mopping Cloths Receive Approval for
SARS-Cov-2 Virus Kill Claims with a 30 second surface contact time
Environmental Protection Agency Approval of Claims Follows Laboratory
Testing for Efficacy
OAKLAND, Calif.,
August 20, 2020 – The Clorox Company announced today all Clorox and Clorox
Scentiva branded Disinfecting Wipes and Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths
received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
kill claims against SARS-Cov-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19,
on hard non-porous surfaces. Clorox Scentiva branded Disinfecting Wet
Mopping Cloths are the first floor mopping clothes in the category to kill
SARS-Cov-2. The new claims come after third-party laboratory testing proved
the disinfectants’ efficacy against the virus with a 30 second contact time
on hard non-porous surfaces.
“Clorox is a health and wellness company and we know how important it is
for people to have the peace of mind the disinfectants they are using are
effective against the virus that causes COVID-19,” said Chris Hyder, Vice
President and General Manager, The Clorox Company. “We began testing our
most popular and widely distributed products on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and we
will continue testing other products on the virus, so we can offer
consumers a wide range of products that are proven effective in fighting
the spread of COVID-19. In the meantime, it’s important people know they
can continue to confidently use any disinfectants that meet the criteria
for use in fighting the spread of COVID-19 under the EPA Emerging Viral
Pathogen Policy.”
The following Clorox disinfectants have been approved by EPA for efficacy
against SARS-CoV-2 with a 30-second contact time:
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Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes (all scents)
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Clorox® Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths (all scents)
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Clorox® Scentiva® Disinfecting Wipes (all scents)
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Clorox® Scentiva® Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths
(all scents)
- Clorox Commercial Solutions® Clorox® Disinfecting
Wipes (all scents)
Clorox offers a number of disinfecting products considered effective
against SARS-Cov-2 under the EPA’s Emerging Viral Pathogens Policy and
can continue to be used to help fight the spread of COVID-19 safely and
effectively. For a full list of these products, usage instructions and
more information about disinfecting and COVID-19, visit
Clorox.com
and CloroxPro.com.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and
marketer of consumer and professional products with about 8,800 employees
worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some
of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its
namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners;
Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care
products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and
wraps; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® dressings
and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt's Bees ® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®,
Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality Calm™, NeoCell® and
Stop Aging Now® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The company
also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional
customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare ® brand names. More than 80% of the company’s sales are
generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions
in their categories.
Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen
MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The company
has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, named
to the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings, Barron’s 2020 100
Most Sustainable Companies list, and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020
Corporate Equality Index, among others. In support of its communities, The
Clorox Company and its foundations contributed more than $25 million in
combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year
2020. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com, including the Good
Growth blog, and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.