Benzinga | Jun 22, 2021 10:04AM EDT

Ocean Bio-Chem Subsidiary OdorStar Technology Highlights Kills Virus Causing COVID-19 'In Just 30 Seconds'

OdorStar Technology, LLC. a subsidiary of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (NASDAQ:OBCI), announces it has received approval from The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its PERFORMACIDE(r) brand of disinfectants (EPA Reg No. 87508-3) that include a 30-second kill claim for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the labeling of PERFORMACIDE(r) Hard Surface Disinfectant to reflect a 30-second contact time to kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on hard, non-porous surfaces. Previously, the disinfectant had a suggested contact time of 10-minutes as indicated on "List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19)," an online product-finder published by the agency.

To prove efficacy, PERFORMACIDE(r) was tested directly against the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus.

CEO and President, Peter Dornau, commented, "Killing the virus that causes COVID-19 in under a minute will dramatically expand the markets for PERFORMACIDE(r) and its sub-registered brands. The third-party lab testing proved that our product is effective against the virus itself, and not a similar coronavirus or a surrogate. In addition, we are currently researching reduced dwell times for other viruses and bacteria, as well as a variety of application methods, to submit for future EPA approvals."

PERFORMACIDE(r) is currently used for hard surface disinfection across many markets--including veterinarian, restaurant, and the cultivation industry--and is prized for its "spray and go" air-dry formula that, when used as directed, requires no further wiping or rinsing of a surface to effectively disinfect. It also leaves no carcinogens or poisonous residuals on surfaces as it naturally dissipates.

Mr. Dornau concluded, "PERFORMACIDE(r) already reduces the many steps involved in a full cleaning routine by eliminating rinsing or wiping again. This new 30-second contact time only further reduces time needed for disinfection protocols and could potentially increase the profits for businesses and markets that rely on a quick turnover of disinfected surfaces--from restaurants and hospitals to public transport and local municipalities.

We're excited to offer this unique, Made-In-USA solution to help support businesses as we enter into the post-pandemic recovery."

PERFORMACIDE(r) Hard Surface Disinfectant (EPA Reg No. 87508-3) is available online and in retail stores nationwide. Visit www.performacide.com for more information.