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1 PRODUCT LINE 2010 CANADA Office 1200, 55th Avenue Lachine, QC H8T 3J8 TEL (514) FAX (514) TOLL FREE TEL (888) TOLL FREE FAX (888)

2 MICROBAN ABOUT MICROBAN. Internationally, Microban holds over 40% awareness for its association with antimicrobial protection. The Microban name is found in over 1,000 products around the world. MICROBAN, AN ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION. High alcohol concentrations help reduce the risk of infection and contamination Alcohols have an excellent germicidal activity against bacteria including multidrug-resistant pathogens (e.g. MRSA and VRE) 1 Leaves hands feeling soft, smooth and non-sticky WHY USE HAND SANITIZERS? Alcohol-based hand sanitizers provide numerous benefits within healthcare settings because they 1 : Require less time, act faster, and irritate hands less than washing with soap and water in a healthcare setting Reduce bacterial count on hands Glycerin acts as an effective skin-conditioning agent ABOUT NOVEKO INC. Noveko Inc. is a global company specializing in innovative technologies to help provide a better quality of life in environmental and medical fields. The company develops Noveko TM antimicrobial surgical masks, respirators and air filters derived from its patented antimicrobial filtration technology. Furthermore, the company also develops antiseptic hand sanitizers renowned for its superior protection. At Noveko, in order to achieve our vision and implement our strategy effectively, we are dedicated to meeting the expectations of our clients, our partners and our employees. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity while striving for exceptional quality in our products and our work. It s from a dream that a vision emerges. Without vision, the horizon will be limited. André Leroux, C.E.O. Noveko International Inc. 2

3 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. Alcohol-based hand rubs are preferred due to their superior efficacy of these agents in rapidly reducing bacterial counts on hands and ease of use. 2 Some viruses and bacteria can live for 20 minutes up to 2 hours on various surfaces. 3 According to the CDC *, there are more than 52 million cases of the common cold each year in the U.S. 4 Approximately 2.2 million school days are lost per year in Canada due to the common cold. In 2002, approximately 10 million adults in the US (ages 18-69) were unable to work due to health problems. 5 50% of all foodborne illness outbreaks are due to the insufficiency to properly wash hands. 3 Alcohol-based hand rubs using ethanol as the main active ingredient demonstrates activity against many non-enveloped viruses and is a good predictor of activity against enveloped viruses, vegetative bacteria, including fungi. Bacteria and Viruses commonly found on hands. E-COLI is a bacteria that can cause harm to the human body through forms of diarrhea, infections through the urinary tracts, respiratory illness and pneumonia, etc. 6 MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is not reactive to certain antibiotics and will normally cause skin infections. 7 Rhinovirus is responsible for most upper respiratory tract infections. NOROVIRUSES is a group of viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis. 8 *Center for Disease Control. 3

4 MICROBAN ORIGINAL Microban Original Hand Sanitizer is ideal for an everyday personal use. Microban Original is the ultimate solution for parents, childcare providers, educators, and health-conscious consumers who want to lead healthy and active lifestyles. MICROBAN ORIGINAL PROVIDES A NON-STICKY, EMOLLIENT-ENRICHED ALCOHOL BROAD-SPECTRUM MICROBICIDE FORMULATION WITH A FAVOURABLE SCENTED TWIST THAT LEAVES HANDS FEELING SOFT AND SMOOTH. USeS AND APPLicATiONS. restrooms Post-handwashing Diaper change Public Transit Buses Trains Subway Stations Telephones Public Office Home Spas Entrance remote control Post-usage Universities Escalators & Elevators Libraries Restrooms Classrooms Gym Post-usage of equipement & weights computers Post-usage of keyboard & mouse A LOOK inside microban OriGiNAL. ALOe VerA offers the topical medicinal purpose of soothing the skin s surface. The amino acids within the aloe vera heal the skin that has been damaged and provides skin regeneration. ViTAmiN e plays an important role in protecting the skin cells from damaging environmental elements (i.e. pollution, drugs, etc). The antioxidants found in Vitamin E provide an anti-aging skin remedy % (v/v) ethyl ALcOHOL has an excellent in vitro germidicial activity including multi-drug resistant pathogens and diverse fungi. Certain non-enveloped viruses are vulnerable to ethyl alcohol when tested in vitro 9. Alcohols, such as ethyl alcohol, effectively reduce the bacterial counts on the hands 9. 4

5 USeS AND APPLicATiONS. restaurants and cafeterias Post handling food clinics Frontdesk counters Waiting rooms Patient-doctor visitations Hospitals Emergency waiting rooms Patient-doctor visitations Dentist Offices Waiting rooms MICROBAN UNSCENTED Microban Unscented Hand Sanitizer is the hypoallergenic solution for those who are skin sensitive. Microban Unscented is the ultimate answer for consumers that are easily irritated by herbs or fragrances commonly found in over-the-counter products. MICROBAN UNSCENTED RESOLVES ALL SKIN SENSITIVITIES BY PROVIDING A NON-STICKY, HYPOALLERGENIC SANITIZER THAT LEAVES HANDS SOFT AND SMOOTH. Daycares Kitchens Play Centers A LOOK inside microban UNSceNTeD. GLYceriN is a natural ingredient that works as an emollient to soften the skin s surface. It plays a vital role in the buildup of skin structure. This ingredient is used to treat many skin conditions and assists in moisturizing hands from being dry. 70% (v/v) ethyl ALcOHOL has an excellent in vitro germidicial activity including multi-drugresistant pathogens and diverse fungi. Certain non-enveloped viruses are vulnerable to ethyl alcohol when tested in vitro 9. Alcohols, such as ethyl alcohol, effectively reduce the bacterial counts on the hands

6 MICROBAN MEDICAL Microban Medical Hand Sanitizer is the ultimate solution for healthcare providers working in acute care, long-term care or other healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, dental clinics and centers for senior citizens. The Medical formulation allows healthcare practitioners a prolonged and stronger protection against the transmission of pathogens for a safer and hospitable environment. MICROBAN MEDICAL PROVIDES HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS A LONGER ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION FOR ALL POINTS OF CARE WHILE LEAVING HANDS SMOOTH AND DRY. THIS SOLUTION HELPS TO INCREASE COMPLIANCE RATES AMONG HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR A SAFE AND HOSPITABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PATIENTS AND WORKERS. USeS AND APPLicATiONS. clinics Waiting rooms Front desks Pediatrics Nursing wards Changing rooms Hospitals Patient points-of-care Hospital rooms Elevators Laundry rooms STePS for A SANiTiZeD environment Before touching patient 2 Before clean/aseptic procedure 3 After body fluid exposure risk 4 After touching a patient 5 After touching patient surroundings A LOOK inside microban medical. 0.5% (w/v) chlorhexidine GLUcONATe is a synthetic antimicrobial agent active against a broad spectrum of pathogens, including several antibiotic-resistant strains of gram positive and gram negative bacteria. This compound serves as a widely employed ingredient of high value-added hand washes and rinses for at-risk healthcare personnel. 70% (v/v) ethyl ALcOHOL has an excellent in vitro germidicial activity including multi-drug resistant pathogens and diverse fungi. Certain non-enveloped viruses are vulnerable to ethyl alcohol when tested in vitro 9. Alcohols, such as ethyl alcohol, effectively reduce the bacterial counts on the hands 9. 6

7 USeS AND APPLicATiONS. Hospitals Emergency rooms Pre-operating rooms Waiting rooms MICROBAN 80% ALCOHOL Microban 80% Alcohol Liquid Hand Rub is targeted to aid all healthcare providers with a fast-acting and fast-drying solution, specifically in hospital wards. It is a very powerful antiseptic for breaking the chain of transmission of all microorganisms responsible for nosocomial infections. The 80% (v/v) ethanol provides a fast acting antimicrobial handrub for healthcare workers (15-30 seconds contact time dependant on applied volume). MICROBAN 80% ALCOHOL PROVIDES HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS A SUPERIOR PENETRATION INTO THE CREVICES AND UNDER THE NAILS OF THE SKIN MORE EFFICIENTLY DUE TO ITS LIQUID FORM, THEREBY PROVIDING A GREATER POSSIBILITY TO CONTACT AND ELIMINATE A LARGER SPECTRUM OF BACTERIA AND VIRUSES. A LOOK inside microban 80% ALcOHOL. GLYceriN is a natural ingredient that works as an emollient to soften the skin s surface. It plays a vital role in the buildup of skin structure. This ingredient is used to treat many skin conditions and assists in moisturizing hands from being dry. 80% (v/v) ethyl ALcOHOL has an excellent in vitro germidicial activity including multi-drug resistant pathogens and diverse fungi. Certain non-enveloped viruses are vulnerable to ethyl alcohol when tested in vitro 9. Alcohols, such as ethyl alcohol, effectively reduce the bacterial counts on the hands 9. 7

8 MICROBAN PRODUCT FAMILY PRODUCT CODE W W W W 0260-W W UPC PRODUCT CODE W 0261-W W UPC MEDICAL PRODUCT CODE UPC PRODUCT CODE UPC REFERENCES. 1 CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in a Healthcare Setting, CDC, APIC, SHEA. How-to Guide: Improving Hand Hygiene. A Guide for Improving Practices among Health Care Workers 3 C. Condayan. Handwashing Fact Sheet. MicrobeWorld. September CDC. Fast Stats A to Z: Common cold CDC. Ounce of Prevention Campaign. April 24, CDC. Division of Foodborne, Bacterial, and Mycotic Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases. July 17, CDC. Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. National Center for Preparedness, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID). March 3, CDC. Division of Viral Diseases. National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. February 23, CDC. Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings. October 25, WHO. Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care: a Summary. First Global Patient Safety Challenge Clean Care is Safer Care NVA_189_01 MICROBAN is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company. NOVEKO and NOVEKO INNOVATION are trademarks of Noveko International Inc. and are used under license. Noveko Inc., Terrebonne, QC J6X 4J8 Canada / Made in Canada