Efficacy Against Various Organisms

Although U.S. EPA public health claims are valid only for Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), laboratory research has also demonstrated that copper is effective in eliminating fungi, bacteria and viruses that frequently contaminate touched surfaces.

The following sections are based upon independent scientific research and is provided for informational purposes only.

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi

The conclusions reached are the opinions of the researchers and authors. U.S. EPA-approved testing demonstrates antimicrobial effectiveness for copper alloys against only the following organisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Any reference to effectiveness against other organisms has not been proven by U.S. EPA-approved testing. No claim of antimicrobial effectiveness is made, either express of implied, with regard to organisms other than those identified above. For full information on antimicrobial copper alloys, please see the registration information at antimicrobialcopperalloys.org.