Are You Using Toxic or Safer Disinfectants for COVID-19?
Download these fact sheets
to learn which disinfectants are safe AND effective for SARS-CoV-2.
Many disinfectants on EPA’s List N for institutional and personal use against SARS-CoV-2 contain the active ingredients Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC), chlorine, and other chemicals, which are known to cause asthma, exacerbate respiratory irritation and illness, and compromise the immune system, among other serious health impacts. Exposure to these chemicals can exacerbate COVID-19 symptoms.
You can protect your family and your business by choosing safe disinfectants that are approved by EPA on its List N for COVID-19. Download the facts sheets by clicking on the picture or the link of the document below.
Download disinfectants fact sheets by clicking on the name or image:
Safety Alert: COVID-19 & Disinfectants
Safer Disinfectants Buying Guide Chart
(by surface and formulation type)
Webinar: Pros & Cons of Sanitizers & Disinfectants by Dr. Mike Ichniowski, American Academy of Pediatrics & Dr. Ana Rule, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
EPA List N Changes/Updates Report
Safer Pesticide Resources
- Managing Mosquitos Safely
- Managing Mosquitos Without Pesticides Fact Sheet
- IPM in Schools Laws Fact Sheet
- Ecological Pest Management & Landcare
- IPM Least Toxic Products List
- Taking Toxics Out of Daycare
Report press release - Pest Prevention Training Video
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