• EPA-registered bactericide, virucide, tuberculocide and fungicide

• Botanically-derived formula

• One-step hospital grade disinfection and cleaning

• No ammonia, chlorine or glutaraldehyde

• No harsh or lingering fumes

• Ready to use, no mixing required

• A broad-spectrum, virucidal, hard surface disinfectant that is expected to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 

Concrobium® Broad Spectrum Disinfectant can be used in hospitals, nursing homes, nurseries, day care centers, medical offices, institutional facilities, schools, military installations, athletic facilities, public areas, ambulances, institutional kitchens, cafeterias, restaurants, food processing plants, public restrooms, hotels and motels, garbage and refuse centers, correctional facilities, shower and bath areas, zoos and farms (Livestock; dairy; fruits; and vegetables).

Ideal for

o Disinfecting Hard, non-porous surfaces

o Water damage

o Sewer backup

o General cleaning and maintenance

o Odour control

What is the required contact time for Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant?

Compared to some botanical disinfectants, which require up to 10 minutes to deliver antimicrobial efficacy, Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant offers the following contact time profiles:

•           Sanitizer (30 seconds)

•           Viruses (1 minute)

•           Bacteria (2 minutes)

Is Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant also a ‘cleaner’?

Yes, unlike other botanical disinfectants, Concrobium Broad Spectrum offers 1-step disinfection and cleaning. A single product can be used to clean and disinfectant, with no sticky residue

Is Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant a true “botanical” disinfectant?

Yes, the product is made from a proprietary blend of plant extracts and essential oils. Its principal disinfecting ingredient is thyme oil.

Is the thyme oil present in the product a ‘naturally’ or ‘synthetically’ derived ingredient?

The thyme oil in Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant is synthetic, which provides several advantages compared with naturally-harvested thyme oil. The synthetic thyme molecule is identical to its natural counterpart, but delivers greater product and performance consistency (not subject to variable crop yields) and generates less CO2 during production (doesn’t require harvesting and shipping).

Does Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant contain harsh solvents?

No. The product does contain a solvent to emulsify the oils, but it is not harsh and is present in a very low concentration – less than 1% of the solution. This compares with traditional botanical disinfectants on the market which contain 2-3% solvent and which feature compounds like ethanol (a VOC) and other agents such as Copper Sulfate (highly toxic). Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant has the lowest rated toxicity rating (Category lV) from the EPA and contains no ammonia, chlorine, alcohols, oxidizers, dyes or fragrances.

Does a surface require a rinse after using Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant?

Unlike first-generation botanical disinfectants, this product does not leave surfaces feeling ‘sticky’ or ‘tacky’ after application. A rinse is not required.

Some botanical disinfectant products require that the surface be pre-cleaned prior to disinfection. Is this the case with Concrobium Broad Spectrum Disinfectant?

No. This product is a 1-step cleaner and disinfectant that does not require the extra time and labor associated with surface pre-cleaning.

This product is approved by Health Canada and has been assigned a drug identification number (DIN: 02402351) under the Food and Drugs Act. This product has also been certified by the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). Both agencies registered Concrobium™ disinfectant as bactericide, fungicide and to some extent, virucide.

This disinfectant is usually used when renovating after water damage due to water infiltration, sewer backup or flooding. Concrobium™ disinfectant is ideal for the restoration professionals, be they specialized in mold remediation or disaster recovery clean-up. This product is usually the second step to mold remediation, after the clean-up and stain removing on affected non-porous materials. It has been designed to disinfect while reducing the carbon footprint.

Although effective for decontamination work, the manufacturer recommends this product for daily tasks in hospitals, schools, ambulances, food processing plants, public spaces, agricultural operations and long-term care homes.

Concrobium™ disinfectant includes essential oils and active synthetic plant extracts such as thyme oil, which leave a fresh smell after use. This disinfectant is not harmful to humans nor animals. It requires no protective equipment to be handled.

Dilution:

No dilution is required, the Concrobium™ disinfectant has been designed as a ready-made product.

Coverage:

The approximate coverage rate ranges between 400 ft2 to 1500 ft2/gal US and depends heavily on the porosity of the materials and the amount of product applied.

Procedures:

The manufacturer recommends the use of a pump sprayer to apply the Concrobium™ disinfectant.

Its innovative formula has been designed to remove odors and mold on non-porous materials (plastic, metal). Simply apply on the surface to be disinfected. No need to rinse or wipe, as this product leaves no residue.

Disinfection time and efficiency:

The manufacturer asserts that his product disinfects in generally 30 seconds.

Against viruses: This product inactivates in one minute the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the HIV-1 virus, as well as some strains of human coronavirus (excluding SARS) that cause the common cold, respiratory disease and viral gastroenteritis.

Against bacteria: This product disinfects in 2 minutes with an efficiency of 99.99% bacteria such as:

Staphylococcus aureus (causes skin infections and toxic shock syndrome)

Salmonella enterica (causes typhoid fever and salmonellosis)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (causes urinary tract infections, lung infections, meningitis)

Listeria monocytogenes (causes listeriosis)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (causes tuberculosis)

Streptococcus suis (causes occupational infections such as meningitis and pneumonia).

This product is also effective against superbacteria responsible for nosocomial infections (diseases contracted in hospital settings):

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Klebsiella pneumoniae (causes pneumonia)

vancomycin-resistant enterococci, VRE (cause urinary tract infections)

Escherichia coli (causes gastroenteritis, meningitis).

Against fungi: This product disinfects in 3 minutes common fungi such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes (athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch) and Candida albicans (yeast infections).

Limitations:

No limitations have been issued for this product. It is, however, strongly recommended to rinse surfaces that may come in contact with food with drinkable water.

Storage:

Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature that doesn’t exceed 86 °F (30 °C). In the event that the product freezes, thaw at room temperature and shake gently to mix components.