Certol International Awarded GSA Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2013

CONTACT:   Aaron Trapp, Marketing Specialist  

Phone: 303-799-9401 · Email: atrapp@certol.com

Website: www:Certol.com

Certol International Awarded GSA Contract 

COMMERCE CITY, CO (May 6, 2013) Certol announces today that effective as of May 1, 2013 Certol detergents and disinfectants are available for purchase through the United States General Services Administration (GSA) under Schedule 73 contract number GS-07F-236-AA.

The contract makes Certol enzyme detergents, surgical instrument cleaners and surface disinfectants readily available at greatly reduced prices to military and Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals, federally run clinics, Indian Health Care facilities and any other federally operated institution that has a need for surface disinfectants and surgical instrument cleaners. The contract will also result in reduced pricing for those purchasing off Certol’s DAPA contract, whose pricing will be brought in line with the GSA contract.

The contract includes Certol’s EPA approved ProSpray™ brand disinfectant wipes and liquids and ProEZ™ brand enzyme detergents, including ProEZ foam™, the market’s premier surgical instrument pre-treatment spray. Other items are included as well. All products will be available on GSA Advantage and can be purchased through distributors or directly from Certol.

“This contract represents a great effort by our staff and the pricing is intended to be extremely competitive for government facilities,” stated

Ed Cassinis, President of Certol International, a Colorado based Certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE). “We believe it is our duty to ensure low prices are made available to federal facilities in the market place.”

Interested parties are urged to contact their local Certol representative or contact Certol directly by calling 800-843-3343. 

About Certol International, LLC

Certol International, LLC is based in Commerce City, Colorado. Founded in 1979, the company strives to produce innovative, cost-effective solutions to the infection prevention challenges of the 21st century. Certol International works with distributors to supply its products throughout the nation and, increasingly, throughout the world.

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ProView® Plus Pouch Line Sets New Standard in Sterility Assurance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 6, 2013
CONTACT: Aaron Trapp, Marketing Specialist
Phone: 303-799-9401 | Email: atrapp@certol.com
Website: www.Certol.com

IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTOL’S PROVIEW® PLUS POUCH LINE SETS NEW STANDARD IN STERILITY ASSURANCE

New Features include functional and aesthetic changes 

COMMERCE CITY, CO  - Certol International announces the release of  new and improved autoclave pouches for sale into the dental and medical  marketplace. The new sterilization pouches will include class four internal AND external indicators and Triple Action Seal™.

New features added to ProView pouches combine with current specifications to provide one of the most advanced pouches on the market today.  Features of ProView Plus sterilization pouches include:

     •  Class four internal AND external indicators.
     •  Widest adhesive strip available.
     •  Pouches comply with ISO 11140-1:2005 and 11607 standards.
     •  Triple Action Seal: tape to paper, tape to film and tape to tape, quick release.
     •  Dry edge to enable easy handling with gloves.
     •  Versatile:  can be used in steam, chemical vapor and gas sterilizers.

Certol strives to provide the very best in quality and functionality and to anticipate the changing needs of today’s healthcare environment. ProView Plus Sterilization pouches are another example of Certol’s commitment to meeting our customers’ needs.

As part of the product release, Certol is offering special promotions to dealers and end users. If you are interested in working with Certol on any special offers, spiffs, ads or any other marketing for the new pouches, please do not hesitate to contact us at 303-799-9401.

About Certol International, LLC 
Certol International, LLC is based in Commerce City, Colorado. Founded in 1979, the company strives to produce innovative, cost-effective solutions to the infection prevention challenges of the 21st century.

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ACID Magic Receives NSF Standard 60 Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2013

CONTACT:   Ryan Osmundson, Marketing Communications Specialist

Phone: 303-957-0084 · Email: rosmundson@certol.com

                               

ACID Magic Receives NSF Standard 60 Certification as a Drinking Water Treatment Agent

COMMERCE CITY, CO (April 5, 2013) Certol International, LLC announced that ACID Magic^® has been granted the coveted NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certification from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF).

NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification allows ACID Magic to be used as a drinking water treatment chemical for pH adjustment, corrosion and scale control and as a cleaning agent for water treatment lines. Many states and Canadian provinces require certification to NSF Standards for water treatment chemicals and products in contact with drinking water. Qualifying for certification by the NSF requires that both the product and the manufacturing facility meet rigorous standards and pass a battery of tests to ensure that the product does not contribute contaminants to drinking water that will cause adverse health effects.

This certification opens the door to new markets for ACID Magic, including municipal and industrial drinking water treatment, water well service and repair and numerous other industries requiring NSF Standard 60 certification for the chemicals they utilize in their processes.  ACID Magic has many uses and is available in multiple sizes to meet a wide variety of needs. For more information on ACID Magic, visit www.Certol.com/ACIDMagic.

About National Sanitation Foundation

NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides standards development, product certification, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF International for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world's food, water, health and consumer products. www.nsf.org  

About Certol International, LLC

Certol International, LLC is based in Commerce City, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Certol’s EPA & FDA regulated facility produces industrial cleaning products of the highest quality. Certol’s products are used by municipalities, commercial companies and consumers worldwide and are designed with the customer in mind. Certol strives to create new and innovative products that enable customers to do their jobs better and more safely.  www.Certol.com

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ACID Magic® is the Better Way to ACID Wash Your Pool!

Daylight savings is right around the corner, the weather’s getting warmer and pool season is fast approaching. Once summer hits it’ll be time to pull back the cover, fill’er up and jump right in!

Of course it’s not quite that simple. There’s still the issue of clearing the debris and cleaning the stains that accumulate during the winter season. For the really tough jobs, you’ll need to do an acid wash to lift the stubborn stains that soap and water just won’t touch. In cases where an acid wash is necessary, most pool service professionals will recommend using muriatic acid. Muriatic acid is extremely dangerous; it causes severe chemical burns to skin and the fumes can be deadly. Muriatic acid is nasty to work with but it’s the most effective chemical you can use to restore stained plaster.

Pool service crew using ACID Magic to acid wash pool.

HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS! - ACID Magic is just as effective for acid washing pools as standard muriatic - but ACID Magic has up to 90% less fumes than traditional muriatic acid and it won’t burn intact skin!  ACID Magic - The User Friendly Muriatic Acid!™* combines a buffer with hydrochloric acid, making ACID Magic Tough on stains – Easier on You!™

To learn more about ACID Magic and to find your local dealer Click Here!

*ACID Magic should not be used to aid or effect any pool disinfectant or water modifier.

New BOAT Magic Video - Check it out!

Check out our new BOAT Magic video, demonstrating how the product’s features and benefits make it the best choice for your hull cleaning needs! 

BOAT Magic goes to work instantly on grungy hulls and grimy outdrives.

Watch and see how BOAT Magic is tough on stains but easy on you! 

Be sure to share it with your friends and let everyone know just how great BOAT Magic really works! 

E.U. Looking to U.S. for Needlestick Safety Groundwork

November 6, 2012 marked the 12^th anniversary of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. This act has helped to lead the effort in education of Needlestick prevention in the healthcare industry. The healthcare industry is expected to grow vastly in the upcoming years. OSHA indicates that there are currently 5.6 million workers in the United States are at risk of bloodborne pathogens via needlestick injuries.

The European Union’s Health and Safety Executive is currently reviewing the need for needlestick regulations. If the regulations are put into place, the Europeans will look at the U.S.’ implementation of the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act as a guideline for what to expect. Mary Foley, PhD, and chair for Safe in Common, a non-profit committed to promoting awareness about needlestick safety, has been providing her recommendations on what the EU can learn from the US and their implementation of this act.

The U.S. has faced many challenges that the EU is hoping to avoid if the regulations are put into place. In an interview with www.infectioncontroltoday.com, Foley stated that many of the devices that were released soon after the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act passed, met the intent of the law, but safety is not integral to the product. Meaning that the product is not automatically safe and the process needed to make the device safe is, in fact, dangerous. Another, challenge that Foley identified is that flu season puts many people at risk because such a large number of workers and patients are exposed to sharps in a variety of different settings from, grocery stores, to parking lots, to airports. All of these places need to be properly equipped with sharps safety measures and disposal procedures. Regarding this process, Foley remarked, “Not only is the healthcare provider at risk but so are the communities in which those devices will be disposed. That is wrong! Protecting the public should not be traded for risks to the care provider, or the community.”

In 2010, The International Healthcare Worker Safety Center at the University of Virginia and the American Nurses Association agreed and came up with a call to action for the healthcare industry that focuses on the following five steps:

1. Improve sharps safety in surgical settings.
2. Understand and reduce exposure risks in non-hospital settings.
3. Involve frontline workers in the selection of safety devices
4. Address gaps in the availability of safety devices and encourage innovative designs and technology.
5. Enhance worker education and training.

Needlestick injuries can be prevented if proper action is taken. It is up to the managers and workers in the clinics, offices, hospitals, or any other location where sharps are used for injections to be mindful of this. For the complete article on the EU needlestick regulations please visit www.infectioncontroltoday.com.

Certol manufacturers ProTector Needle Sheath, a needlestick safety device designed for applications where multiple injections from the same needle are required on a patient. Click here to learn more about ProTector Needle Sheath Prop. 

Source: www.infectioncontroltoday.com.

Recent Donations of Note

Certol receives many requests for donation and strives to support those organizations whose mission align with our core values. We recently made two donations to different organizations that we have helped in the past. These entities appreciate the products that Certol was able to donate.

Dr. Williams in Honduras in 2011

TROSA, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, is a program which helps recovering addicts deal with their addictions head on. We recently donated ten pails of our Tumble™ Laundry Detergent to them and know that it will be put to good use in helping get patients back on track.

Missionary assisting DR Williams in Honduras

Certol also donated to a yearly dental mission that headed to Danli, Honduras. The trip lasted from January 25^th to February 2^nd. During that time Dr. Williams and others setup in a United Methodist Church called La Cofradia and provided dental care to the locals that could not afford to have regular dental care. We donated our ProSpray C-60™ product to ensure clean instruments and working areas in the church. We are always happy to hear stories and see photos from these trips. The trip was once again a success. Congratulations.