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Wipe Out COVID-19 with OPTIM® Blue

TORONTO, CANADA / COLTENE SciCan is pleased to announce that OPTIM Blue Cleaner-Disinfectant was tested and the results confirm efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. OPTIM Blue is now listed on the Therapeutic Goods Administration List of Disinfectants for use against COVID-19 in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goodsunder ARTG Entry 232868.

Virucidal testing confirms that OPTIM Blue is effective against COVID-19 within a short 3-minute contact time, on top of being tuberculocidal, virucidal, bactericidal and fungicidal.When applied, surfaces need to remain wet for only 3 minutes to inactivate pathogens.

The perfect balance between safety and efficacy.

OPTIM Blue is gentle for you and your surfaces while being one of the fastest and most effective Cleaner-Disinfectants on the market today.OPTIM Blue Cleaner-Disinfectant Wipes and Liquid are powered by a unique non-toxic formula that is non-irritating and non-respiratory sensitizing. OPTIM Blue products are not classified under any GHS hazard class–there are no physical or health hazards associated with OPTIMn under GHS requirements1.

Oral healthcare workers should continue to diligently follow infection control protocols.

For health care workers,the outbreak has heightened awareness around the dangers and spread of viruses and reinforced the importance of properly completing and monitoring infection control protocols.

Between patient visits, clean and disinfect all clinical contact surfaces,such as the dental chair. Also make sure to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces that present the highest risk of infection in your SteriCentre (e.g. surfaces that come into contact with contaminated instruments and gloves).

Before you clean or disinfect contaminated surfaces, wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment, as per local infection control guidelines. As stated in OPTIM Blue disinfectants’ Safety Data Sheets, PPE is not required to handle the product because it is not irritating to the skin under normal use conditions. However, PPE such as utility gloves must be worn to protect oral health care workers from infectious materials present on soiled surfaces.

Please contact us at 1-800-667-7733 with any questions.

OPTIM* 33TB is available in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. OPTIM 1 is available in the U.S. and Europe. OPTIM Blue is available In Europe.