02.21.13
Lonza’s Hygiene and Preservation business is advising its customers about the use of certain Lonzagard disinfectant products that are designed toinactivate Norovirus on cruise ships.
The recent highly publicized outbreaks among cruise ship passengers of gastro-intestinal illnesses caused by the Norovirus have brought negative attention to the cruise ship industry.
“These outbreaks have plagued cruise ship passengers for more than a decade, and certain Lonza offerings are tailored to help break the chain of contamination by providing disinfectants in multiple, easy-to-use options”, said Ray Fahmy, N.A. business director for Lonza’s Hygiene & Preservation business.
Multiple robust formulations and delivery options are available, as follows: Lonzagard R82, S-21, S-18—Dilutable liquid concentrates (10 minute contact time); Lonzagard® DC-103—Ready to use liquid (10 minute contact time); Lonzagard Disinfectant Wipes, Wipes Plus and Plus 2Wipes—multiple substrate options (10 minute contact time).
In addition, Lonza will soon launch Lonzagard RapidContact Spray
Dilutable spray disinfectants with 5-minute contact time.
These Lonzagard disinfectant products are EPA registered, offering a cost effective, easy to use solution to combat these outbreaks, and are available in easy to use delivery methods and can quickly and effectively clean and disinfect all areas of a ship, including guest rooms, dining areas, bathrooms and other quarters.
Lonza provides these technologies to its many partners directly servicing the cruise ship industry, including key suppliers of surface hygiene products to end users.
More info: www.lonzabiocides.com.