Lonza’s hygiene & preservation solutions

Lonza’s Hygiene and Preservation business is a global leader in hard surface disinfection and cleaning products that are used to disinfect cruise ships, schools, food processing plants, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, homes and more.

Our extensive portfolio of global registrations and approvals includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR), the Canadian Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD), the China and Japan Ministries of Health, as well as many other regulatory agencies around the world.

Lonza Hygiene and Preservation has developed several disinfectant formulations with proven efficacy against Norovirus while maintaining low odor and broad materials compatibility even with frequent use.

Specific Lonzagard formulations are available, that offer the following benefits :

  • Efficacious: Proven Norovirus efficacy
  • Convenient: Wipes, sprays, concentrates
  • Low odor: Compared to bleach and peracetic acid
  • Low corrosion: Allows more frequent use

Norovirus is highly virulent and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person, contaminated surfaces or objects, or by consuming contaminated food or water.

The virus diffuses quickly in confined environments, such as cruise ships, hospitals, schools and long-term care homes. The close quarters, communal high-touch surfaces and extended stays of these settings offer the perfect conditions for the transmission of Norovirus.

Hand washing alone is not enough to inactivate Norovirus, as the contaminated surfaces and objects (e.g. door knobs, hand rails, toilet flush levers, etc.) can remain infectious for weeks. Proper disinfection of these surfaces is key to breaking the chain of infection.

North America

The following Lonzagard disinfectant products are EPA-registered, offering cost effective, easy-to-use solutions to combat these Norovirus outbreaks, and are available in easy-to-use delivery methods.

  • Lonzagard RCS Products: Dilutable spray disinfectants – 5 minute contact time
  • Lonza Disinfectant Wipes Plus 2: Multiple substrate options – 4 minute contact time
  • Lonza Disinfectant Wipes: Multiple substrate options – 10 minute contact time
  • Lonzagard R82, S-21, S-18: Dilutable liquid concentrates – 10 minute contact time
  • Lonzagard DC-103: Ready to use liquid – 10 minute contact time

Europe*

Three Lonzagard products demonstrate activity against Norovirus and can be used to establish effective control and prevention.

  • Lonzagard DM-114-10 Dilutable disinfectant – outstanding materials compatibility
  • Lonzagard DR-25aN Dilutable high performance disinfectant cleaner
  • Lonzagard DR-15 Dilutable high performance disinfectant cleaner

*Not all products are approved for use in all European countries.

Please contact your Lonza account manager to learn more about what products are available in your region.