COVID-19 is a coronavirus strain that was first identified in the Wuhan region of China. Most patients have fever and respiratory symptoms. COVID-19 has now become a (global) epidemic.
Big question
Spectro has been seeing an increased demand for (hand) disinfection since the end of January, and in February through June the demand has been extremely high. After a stabilization in July, we have seen a rising and especially fluctuating demand again since September. As a result, the delivery time can occasionally be slightly longer. Most packaging is available from stock.
Hospital or urgent care provider?
Spectro works with distributors in various sectors, including healthcare. Are you a hospital or urgent care provider and are you running out of (hand) disinfectant? Please email us. Contact By working with us, we will help you find a solution!
Activity against Coronaviruses
As of March 14, 2020, Spectro has received permission from the Ministry of VWS & I&T to claim efficacy of Ethades & Ethades+ against the Coronavirus. These products are effective if clean hands are rubbed with them for a minimum of 60 seconds. The exemption is intended for professional use only. More information on the website of the CTGB. Furthermore, Ethades has been tested for ‘encased viruses’ such as the Coronavirus. The full report can be found here. We are working on extending our approvals for this.
Beware of illegal disinfectant products
Spectro produces only effective and safe disinfectants with legal approval!
Unfortunately, many illegal or temporarily approved disinfectants have appeared on the market.
Many of these products do not meet the requirements, are not effective or unsafe, not even against the Coronavirus.
See also the recent articles in the media about this:
Article on Environmental and Transport Inspection
Article in RTL News
Article Service Management
Article in AD
Important products
All our hand sanitizers are registered in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and many other EU countries. Below you will find a selection, please Contact Contact us for more information.
100 ml Ethades+
Application:
Ready to use, concentrated hand sanitizer based on alcohol (ethanol) for disinfecting hands.
Instructions for use:
Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Packaging:
100×100 ml PET with a valve cap (A004815)
100 ml Ethades
Application:
Ready-to-use alcohol-based disinfectant (ethanol) for disinfecting hands and small surfaces.
Hand disinfection: Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Surface disinfection: Apply the product undiluted to the surfaces to be disinfected. Use as much liquid (use 40 – 50 ml of product per m²) as necessary to keep the surfaces wet throughout the entire application time. Minimum application time: 30 seconds
Packaging:
15×100 ml transparent PET with sprayer (A004072)
500 ml Ethades+
Application:
Ready to use, concentrated hand sanitizer based on alcohol (ethanol) for disinfecting hands.
Usage instruction:
Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Packaging:
12×500 ml transparent with dispenser pump (A004070)
500 ml Ethades+ square
Application:
Ready to use, concentrated hand sanitizer based on alcohol (ethanol) for disinfecting hands.
Usage instruction:
Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Packaging:
12×500 ml square Euro Bottle (for various dispensers incl. Ophardt elbow dispensers) (A002785)
1 liter Ethades
Application:
Ready-to-use alcohol-based disinfectant (ethanol) for disinfecting hands and small surfaces.
Hand disinfection: Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Surface disinfection: Apply the product undiluted to the surfaces to be disinfected. Use as much liquid (use 40 – 50 ml of product per m²) as necessary to keep the surfaces wet throughout the entire application time. Minimum application time: 30 seconds
Packaging:
6×1 liter transparent spray bottle (A004057)
1 liter Ethades+ square
Application:
Ready to use, concentrated hand sanitizer based on alcohol (ethanol) for disinfecting hands.
Usage instruction:
Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Packaging:
12×1 liter square Euro Bottle (for various dispensers including Ophardt elbow dispensers) (A002784)
5 liters of Ethades
Application:
Ready-to-use alcohol-based disinfectant (ethanol) for disinfecting hands and small surfaces.
Hand disinfection: Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Surface disinfection: Apply the product undiluted to the surfaces to be disinfected. Use as much liquid (use 40 – 50 ml of product per m²) as necessary to keep the surfaces wet throughout the entire application time. Minimum application time: 30 seconds
Packaging:
2×5 liter transparent cans (for refilling dispensers and spray bottles) (A004030)
5 liters of Ethades+
Application:
Ready to use, concentrated hand sanitizer based on alcohol (ethanol) for disinfecting hands.
Apply 3 ml of Ethades to clean, dry hands. Rub the hands for 1 minute. 30 Carefully rub the product over the second for a few seconds. The fingertips, thumbs, areas between the fingers and the wrists should also be thoroughly rubbed with the product. Make sure the hands remain wet throughout the entire application time. Then let the hands dry thoroughly.
Packaging:
2×5 liter transparent cans (for refilling dispensers and bottles with dispenser pumps) (A004042)
Farmquat
Application:
Concentrated disinfectant with viralicidal action intended for disinfecting, among others, animal shelters, the pharmaceutical sector, the healthcare sector and the food industry.
Strongly contaminated surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned beforehand with a suitable cleaning agent. In other cases, this agent can be used for the combined cleaning and disinfection of surfaces. Then, dose 30 ml per liter (40 ml per liter for viruses) into water, then treat the surfaces and materials with the liquid and allow them to soak for at least 5 minutes (30 minutes for viruses). Rinse thoroughly with clean water after disinfection.
Packaging:
10 liter transparent jar (A004362)
Ethades Disinfecting Pillar
To promote the safe and proper use of the product, Spectro has developed the Ethades Disinfecting Pillar introduced.
From the range:
50 ml Ethades+
500 ml Ethades
Advice to the general public
The standard recommendations of the WHO for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of the virus are as follows:
– Clean your hands regularly with alcohol-based hand sanitizer (such as Ethades & Ethades+) or soap (such as Hand Soap Eco & Foam Soap Eco) and water;
– When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or handkerchief. Immediately throw away the handkerchief and wash your hands;
– Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough;
– If you have fever, cough and breathing problems, you should seek medical attention immediately and share your previous travel history with your healthcare provider;
– Avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces that come into contact with animals when visiting live markets in areas where cases of the new coronavirus are currently occurring;
– The consumption of raw or insufficiently heated animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled carefully to prevent cross-contamination with uncooked food, in accordance with good food safety practices.
Advice for medical staff
Medical staff should adopt the WHO ‘My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’ approach:
1. Before touching a patient;
2. Before performing a clean or aseptic procedure;
3. After exposure to body fluid;
4. After touching a patient;
5. After touching a patient's surroundings.
Hand hygiene includes cleaning hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer (such as Ethades & Ethades+) or with soap (like Hand Soap Eco Soft & Foam Soap Eco Soft) and water;
• Hand disinfection based on alcohol is preferred if the hands are not visibly dirty;
• Wash your hands with soap and water when they are visibly dirty.
Sources:
NVZ
https://www.rivm.nl/coronavirus/nieuw-coronavirus-in-China
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
https://www.who.int/publications-detail/infection-prevention-and-control-during-health-care-when-novel-coronavirus-(ncov)-infection-is-suspected-20200125
Use biocides safely. Read the label and the product information before use.
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