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Antimicrobial News
UV Technology: Excimer Lamps
Historically, most germicidal UV light was produced by mercury vapor bulbs, emitting germicidal UV-C at a wavelength near 254 nanometers (nm). Over time, new [...]
EPA Issues New Guidance on “Absence of an Ingredient” Claims
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new Guidance on “Absence of an Ingredient” Claims Associated with Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)-Regulated Products. The [...]
10 Tips for EPA Efficacy Testing
Testing the efficacy of antimicrobial formulations for EPA registration can be strenuous, but Microchem is here to help. Below are ten tips for EPA efficacy [...]
Navigating Common Winter Viruses
As winter settles in, so does the risk of encountering common respiratory viruses. Microchem provides information about some of the most prevalent winter viruses [...]
Treated Articles: Incorporated Antimicrobial Agents
Treated articles are objects that have been rendered antimicrobial by incorporating an active ingredient into or onto the item itself, with the intention of protecting [...]
Acinetobacter baumannii‘s Robust Pathogenicity and Adaptation
November 2023 Acinetobacter baumannii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, responsible for a broad array of infections in immunodeficient patients, including pneumonia, meningitis, and septicemia. This organism is of particular concern [...]
CDC’s Current Outbreak List
October 2023 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays a pivotal role in the surveillance and investigation of emerging and re-emerging infectious disease [...]
Draft Rules and Method for Legionella in Cooling Tower Water
October 2023 On October 2nd, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft guidance, a proposed test method, and a sample label for [...]
EPA Final Guidance to Control Pathogens on Soft Surface Textiles
September 2023 Following the public comment period, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final guidance and methods for testing disinfectants on soft [...]
FDA Approval of Xenex Device: Regulatory Shift for Whole Room UV
September 2023 Changes in the infection control marketplace are governed by three crucial factors: technological innovation, consumer trends, and regulatory measures. Recently, the U.S. [...]