Neoxum screen protection, both as Neoxum screen film and as OnScreen® hybrid glass, is resistant to many disinfectants. This way, touchscreen displays, monitors, phones, tablets, and many other device displays are protected from aggressive disinfectants. No more worries about the display despite disinfection during this tense Corona crisis.

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Überlebenszeit des Coronavirus auf Oberflächen

According to a study by American researchers on the survival time of coronavirus on surfaces ("Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-2) compared to SARS-CoV-1") [1], it was demonstrated that the new SARS-CoV-2 virus, correctly referred to as the coronavirus, can survive up to 4 hours on copper surfaces and up to 24 hours on cardboard and paperboard. On plastic surfaces and stainless steel, the coronavirus survives for two to three days. Unfortunately, there is no data on survival time on glass surfaces. However, it is reasonable to assume that these are similar to those for steel, i.e., 2-3 days. In the case of plastic surfaces on touchscreens, displays, mobile phones, and monitors, etc., which are constantly in contact with fingers, the infectious agent remains active for these two to three days, which could lead to potentially more people being infected with the Covid-19 disease.

Infection via the route of touchscreen, mobile phone, and the like.

In vielen Unternehmen sind Touchscreen und Displays aus dem Alltag aber nicht mehr wegzudenken. Denken wir alleine an die Bedienterminals an Maschinen, Touchscreen von medizinischen Geräten, an die Unterschrift auf den Zebra, Honeywell, Cipherlab, Datalogic Geräte dieser Welt, die wir leisten, wenn wir Pakete entgegennehmen oder auch im Lager Warenbewegungen quittieren. Nur eine gründliche Desinfektion der Displayoberfläche der Touch Geräte tötet den Virus zuverlässig ab. Dabei sind die Herstellerangaben der Desinfektionsmittelhersteller unbedingt einzuhalten. Der Sterillium Hersteller Bode Chemie schreibt zum Beispiel vor, dass für die Händedesinfektion eine Einwirkzeit von mindestens 30 Sekunden eingehalten werden muss.

Pathogens on touchscreens and displays

A study by London Metropolitan University [2] already concluded in 2018 that fecal bacteria, brought in by visitors, were found on the touchscreens of a well-known restaurant chain.

Robert Koch Institute recommends regular cleaning and disinfection.

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) provides clear recommendations and rules for handling touchscreens:
Since keyboards and touchscreens are surfaces that are frequently touched by hand, they represent a possible route for the transmission of pathogens [3-6] and should therefore be considered in the hygiene plan.
[Source: RKI][1] https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217v1.full.pdf
[2] https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/news/articles/tests-find-traces-of-faeces-on-popular-restaurant-touchscreens/
[3] Rutala WA, White MS, Gergen MF et al.: Bacterial contamination of keyboards: efficacy and functional impact of disinfectants. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2006;27(4):372-7
[4] Fellowes C, Kerstein R, Clark J et al.: MRSA on tourniquets and keyboards. J Hosp Infect 2006;64(1):86-8
[5] Simmons N: Computer keyboards and the spread of MRSA. J Hosp Infect 2006;64(1):88
[6] Brady RR, Verran J, Damani NN et al.: Review of mobile communication devices as potential reservoirs of nosocomial pathogens. J Hosp Infect 2009;71(4):295-300

Stability of touchscreens and displays against disinfectants

Whether and how stable displays or touchscreens are against disinfectants over a longer period of time is something no one actually wants to try out. Alcohols and alcohol mixtures, along with other substance classes such as aldehydes, are approved for the professional disinfection of surfaces.

The provides guidance on disinfecting touchscreens and control surfaces:

Touchscreens, such as those found on tablets and on the control surfaces of various devices, are often not designed by manufacturers for routine disinfection. Efficient disinfection can lead to damage or, in the long term, to a loss of functionality.

[Source: RKI]

Protection of the touchscreen display against disinfectants

Neoxum produziert widerstandsfähigen Displayschutz auf Basis von PET (Polyethylenterephthalat) Material und in Kombination mit einer Glasbeschichtung, unter OnScreen® Hybridglas. Wir haben schon vor einigen Jahren unsere Materialien einem intensiven Test mit üblichen Desinfektionsmitteln getestet. Aber auch mit Produkten aus dem Klinikbereich zur professionellen Desinfektion wurden Testreihen durchgeführt. Die folgenden Desinfektionsmittel, bzw. deren Hauptbestandteile bei auf Alkohol basierenden desinfizierenden Lösungen, wurden im Test verwendet. Sowohl die Neoxum glasklare Displayfolie, als auch die unsere Antireflexfolie haben den Test bestanden. Auch das flexible glasharte OnScreen® Hybridglas musste den Test absolvieren. Der Neoxum Displayschutz ist mindestens stabil gegen die folgenden getesteten Substanzen:

Bacilliol

Surface disinfectant for the disinfection of surfaces, medical devices, in hospitals and nursing homes, and production in the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and cosmetics industry.

Cidex®-Opa

Disinfectant for the disinfection of surgical instruments and surfaces. Very effective within 5 minutes against many microorganisms, including mycobacteria and viruses.

Korsolex® extra

Aldehyde-based disinfectant for the disinfection of medical devices. Highly effective virucidal according to KRINKO/DVV.

Cleanisept®

Disinfection and cleaning of medical devices, medical equipment, as well as surfaces and areas of all kinds.

Sterillium®

Sterillium is an alcoholic disinfectant for hand disinfection (but also for surface disinfection).

Sagrotan Med

Sagrotan is used for spray disinfection of skin, objects, and surfaces. Effective against bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses.

Isopropanol, 1-Propanol, and Ethanol

Cleaning agents and disinfectants in combination with hydrogen peroxide solution or hypochlorite solution

12.5% hypochlorite solution

Hypochlorite solution is used as a bactericidal and virucidal disinfectant solution.

We assume that our screen protector is stable against many other disinfectants and cleaners. Tests can be conducted upon request.