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ABOVE: The surface disinfectant market is set for 1.5% annual growth.
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arket Data Forecast anticipates an annual growth of 1.5% in the Middle Eastern disinfectant market – bringing it to a value of US$12.8mn over the next five years. In light of the outbreak and spread of Covid19, industry’s reliance on decontamination products to prevent further outbreaks will only accelerate this growth. TOMI, the environmental solution specialist, has consistently been deploying its SteraMist Surface unit throughout the pandemic. The unit is used to spray hydrogen peroxide mist over surface areas, requiring five seconds per square foot, to disinfect areas that regular disinfectants cannot. Rooms are safe to enter minutes after disinfection.
Intertek recently confirmed a partnership with PRECISE, a Gulfbased distributor, to test its antimicrobial protective films for
“In light of the outbreak of Covid19, industry’s reliance on decontamination products to prevent further outbreaks will only accelerate growth.” high-contact surfaces, MEDG. Intertek will provide exclusive
With the surface disinfectant market globally around US$12mn in 2021, the Middle East is offering a number of decontamination solutions for the global market. Covid-19 swab testing for MEDG, the nano-copper antimicrobial film solution. The product’s effectiveness will be independently verified via Intertek Protek, the company’s network which provides support to all sectors and businesses looking to improve health and safety best practice. Lother Hohman, president of PRECISE, explained, “Active Antimicrobial Nano Copper technology uses active copper nano particles that deactivates pathogens with amazing results. Copper ions quickly inactivate viruses and bacteria by immobilising all life support systems in their cells. “Science tells us that applying the protective nano-copper antimicrobial film helps to reduce the risks of cross-contamination. “This novel composite film also significantly reduces the direct cost of continuous disinfection protocols through traditional methods.” PRECISE has already launched the product across the UAE and Saudi markets following a pre-launch campaign that implemented the product on high-contact surfaces on a public bus. Targeting the commercial market,
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