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EPA’s List N

What you need to know about EPA's List N

What you need to know about EPA’s List N

By Cole Stanton

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency produced and maintains a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products

To aid the public in selecting disinfectants, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) produced and maintains a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.  While no disinfectants have been tested against this particular strain of coronavirus because it is so new, the EPA’s List N was created to provide guidance in selecting effective disinfectants.

The list was developed through the agency’s Emerging Viral Pathogen program based on data that product manufacturers provided, even in advance of an outbreak that shows efficacy against harder to kill viruses than SARS-CoV-2 or a similar strain of human coronavirus.

Disinfection is key in the battle against this virus.  Therefore, understanding which products will be effective is vital.  When searching the EPA’s List N, utilize the product’s EPA registration number to locate it on the list.  You can find the EPA registration number on the product’s label, data sheets and often, marketing materials.

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To aid the public in selecting disinfectants, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
produced and maintains a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for
use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Download Our Technical Bulletin

 

About the Author

COLE STANTON

As of Spring 2020, Cole Stanton is Director of Education and AED Specification for the Building Solutions Group (BSG) of ICP (Innovative Chemical Products). In building out a more structured and robust training, knowledge, and specification capability, Cole continues to engage and serve all 24 brands and over 12,000 construction projects in the BSG portfolio. These product areas include building envelope, environmental restoration & remediation, waterproofing, aesthetic finishes, industrial performance coatings, paint removers, marine applications, cementitious technologies, and recreational/athletic surfaces. ICP is the 10th largest coatings company in North America. ​

For 22 years prior, Cole served in leadership, technical and field sales roles for ICP’s Fiberlock’s products for remediation of asbestos, lead paint, mold, disaster recovery, and smoke/fire restoration. ​

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Touchpoint Disinfection

Taking away the complexity from touchpoint disinfection

Touchpoint Disinfection: What You Need to Know

By Cole Stanton

Did you know that a single doorknob can infect half of an office in only 2-3 hours?

Have you heard that 30% of employees have witnessed their co-workers leave the restroom without washing their hands?  Disinfecting can help reduce the spread of infection.

Essentially, there are five things you need to know about proper disinfection, particularly during a viral outbreak.

A single doorknob can infect half an office in as little as 2-3 hours

1 – Touchpoints

This is where you want to focus your efforts.  Touchpoints can vary based on your location but in general, think of door knobs, keypads, railings, turn styles, elevator buttons, garbage cans, drinking fountains, keyboards, restrooms including door locks, faucet handles, soap dispensers, tabletops….to list a few!

2 – Utilize an EPA Registered Disinfectant

Utilize an EPA registered disinfectant, and during a COVID outbreak an EPA List N disinfectant or a disinfectant tested against and approved for effectiveness in eliminating SARS-CoV-2.  If a product is EPA registered, the number will be listed on the label.  List N was developed by the EPA to aid the public in selecting disinfectants, that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.  To ensure a product is on List N, search the registration number in List N at epa.gov.

3 – Follow the Directions on the Products’ Label

Look for instructions to include which types of surfaces the product can be used on.  It may call for precleaning from obvious dirt and grime.  The label will tell you the appropriate contact time for the disinfectant to be effective at killing viruses.  When it comes to EPA registered disinfectants, the label is the law.  Additionally, the efficacy of the product is based on following the manufacturers’ recommendations.

4 – Applying the Disinfectant Can Be as Simple or Sophisticated as You Like

The size and location of the job should determine how the product is applied.  For anything from homes to small offices, disinfectant wipes or a trigger spray bottle and a microfiber cloth work well.  As you progress into larger areas and more frequent disinfection, larger volume spray equipment may save time and add efficiency.  Ventilation should be considered into the equipment decision as well.  Options for spray equipment range from a simple compression sprayer up to foaming applicators and airless spray equipment.

5 – Repeat

During times of high illness among the occupants of a facility or community, disinfection frequency should increase.  This is even more applicable when discussing touch points, particularly during a pandemic!

Download Our Slides on Building Resistance to COVID-19 Infection

You know things aren’t normal in our ‘post-COVID’ community and daily disinfection is needed but how, where and what standards and requirements exist. Download a PDF of the slides from industry expert Cole Stanton, Director of Education and AED Specification at ICP Building Solutions Group, to reference all you need to know about how you can best protect your employees, customers and your business against this pandemic.

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About the Author

Cole Stanton

As of Spring 2020, Cole Stanton is Director of Education and AED Specification for the Building Solutions Group (BSG) of ICP (Innovative Chemical Products). In building out a more structured and robust training, knowledge, and specification capability, Cole continues to engage and serve all 24 brands and over 12,000 construction projects in the BSG portfolio. These product areas include building envelope, environmental restoration & remediation, waterproofing, aesthetic finishes, industrial performance coatings, paint removers, marine applications, cementitious technologies, and recreational/athletic surfaces. ICP is the 10th largest coatings company in North America. ​

For 22 years prior, Cole served in leadership, technical and field sales roles for ICP’s Fiberlock’s products for remediation of asbestos, lead paint, mold, disaster recovery, and smoke/fire restoration. ​

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Which CastorCrete System is Right For You?

There are a lot of options to consider when selecting flooring. Narrowing it down to a liquid applied or poured in place system may lessen the options, however, not all of these systems are appropriate in food and beverage manufacturing facilities. Specifically, the use of low-cost, general-purpose resins that do not have the chemical resistance to withstand the animal fats, caustic cleaners and strong acids will cause failures.

CastorCrete offers a variety of system options, but which one is right for you?

CastorCrete polyurethane cementitious mortar systems are engineered to perform under the harshest environmental conditions providing monolithic solutions that are hygienic, durable and safe to work on.

Benefits of a CastorCrete System

There are several benefits to choosing a CastorCrete System for your facility.

  1. Industrial grade
  2. More effective for cleaning and sanitation by design
  3. Resistant to heavy load traffic
  4. Resistant to thermal shock
  5. Resistant to thermal cycling
  6. Tolerant to moisture
  7. Excellent impact resistance
  8. Resistant to salts, fats, organic acids, sanitizers and other harsh chemicals
  9. Installed in both wet and dry exposures
  10. Designed for various thicknesses
  11. Over 50 finish and color selections
  12. Quick installation eliminates downtime

Hygienic

CastorCrete mortars are industrial grade, poured in place polyurethane cement mortar systems that are monolithic and non-absorbent. This eliminates seams and cracking which allows for more effective cleaning and sanitation that is consistent with FDA, USDA and HACCP inspected facilities.

Durability

Resistant to heavy load traffic, thermal shock and thermal cycling, CastorCrete mortars are tolerant to moisture inherent in the substrate, providing excellent impact resistance. CastorCrete products by composition are resistant to salts, fats, organic acids, sanitizers and other harsh chemicals.

Safety

CastorCrete Systems can be installed to meet EHS and texture requirements in both wet and dry exposures – ensuring safe working conditions for employees, customers and visitor in any facility or space.

Design Flexibility

CastorCrete Systems can be designed to various thicknesses depending on work load and budget. These systems offer over 50 different finish and color selections utilizing our vast line of coatings options, colored vinyl flakes and decorative quartz broadcasts. Mortars cure rapidly, eliminating downtime and making for faster installations.

Typical Installations

Light & Medium Duty Systems

  • Cafeterias and break rooms
  • Restrooms and locker areas
  • Laboratory spaces
  • Corridors
  • Commercial kitchens
  • Educational facilities
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Animal holding
  • Vivariums
  • Pharmaceutical facilities

Heavy Duty Systems

  • Food & beverage production facilities
  • Chemical processing facilities
  • Heavy manufacturing
  • Water treatment plants
  • Vehicle & aircraft maintenance facilities
  • Loading docks

Which System is Right for Your Project?

CastorCrete System Selections

CastorCrete offers three base mortar options that provide the cornerstone of proper system design and selection.

Light To Heavy Load Systems

CastorCrete SL-B

This CastorCrete system is a slurry broadcast system that is offered in solid color quartz texture and sealed with a solid colored epoxy or polyurethane topcoat. Installed between 1/8″ to 1/4″ thicknesses.

CastorCrete Bio-Floor

CastorCrete Bio-Floor is a slurry mortar with a decorative flake or decorative quartz finish – typically sealed with a grout coat of epoxy and topcoat of polyurethane clear or single topcoat of polyaspartic clear and installed between 1/8″ to 1/4″ thicknesses.

CastorCrete SL-CQ

This slurry broadcast system uses decorative colored quartz in a double broadcast application. This ensures even color, texture and an increased durability. This system is sealed with a clear epoxy or polyurethane topcoat and installed between 3/16″ to 3/8″ thickness.

Medium To Heavy Load Systems

CastorCrete RT

CastorCrete RT is a gauge rake applied mortar system used as a resurfacer with a smooth finish. This system is meant for exposures up to 300F and installed between 3/16″ to 3/8″ thickness.

CastorCrete RT-B

This gauge rake applied mortar system is used as a resurfacer. CastorCrete RT-B is offered in a solid color quartz broadcast texture and sealed with a solid colored epoxy or polyurethane topcoat. Installed between 3/16″ to 3/8″ thicknesses.

CastorCrete TG

Trowel applied, this system is a heavy load resurfacer with an inherent consistent texture for exposures up to 300F. Installed between 3/16″ and 1″ thicknesses.

CastorCrete TC UV

CastorCrete TC UV is an aliphatic polyurethane cementitious topcoat loaded with aluminum oxide. This ultraviolet light resistant top coat is used over CastorCrete polyurethane cementitious mortar systems. This top coat is slip-resistant and durable. CastorCrete mortar products without a protective top coat will undergo ultraviolet light induced discoloration, but they will not degrade.

 

Still not sure which CastorCrete system is best for you? Contact your local sales rep for more information.

Download the systems brochure here.

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