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PROCHEM NEWSInfective sales The growing priority of infection control within healthcare and related areas such as police holding cells is prompting sales growth for cleaning chemicals specialists Prochem Europe has reported an increase of 38% in sales of Microsan during 2001. The sanitiser and cleaner was developed at a cost of $10 million and is a multi-surface sanitiser and cleaner concentrate in one. EC and USA registered, this anti-microbial chemical acts against bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae and mildew and has major applications within the growing flood restoration market. The product complements Prochem odour control products already in use in nursing homes, hotels and other environments where carpet hygiene is important. "Microsan was launched in 1999 after market research indicated a lack of registered "multi-surface" sanitising and cleaning products for the control of bacteria including MRSA and viruses including Hepatitis B and HIV," says Martin. "Whilst its development cost was high, it is paying its way on the back of growing awareness of the need to control infection more efficiently." Microsan is being marketed by Prochem as a standalone multi-surface sanitiser and cleaner solution and also for use with it's range of carpet cleaning machines. |
