EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C [List S]

• Products on Bloodborne Pathogen List
• How to Use Products on this List Effectively
• How to Check if a Product is on EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C [List S]
• Additional Information

Products on Bloodborne Pathogen List

The following products are registered for use against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. EPA has reviewed required laboratory testing data demonstrating that these products kill HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses, which are common bloodborne pathogens.

Information on bloodborne pathogens can be found here on CDC’s website.

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system and other parts of the body. Please see CDC’s website for more information.

Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver and other parts of the body. Please see CDC’s website for more information.

Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver and other parts of the body. Please see CDC’s website for more information.

How to Use Products on this List Effectively

A product’s effectiveness can change depending on how you use it. Disinfectants may have different directions for different pathogens. Follow the label directions for the specific bloodborne pathogen carefully including the contact time.

• The contact time is the time the product must be applied to the surface for it to be effective.

All three pathogens may appear on one label; however, each pathogen may have different contact times associated with their efficacy.

A product label on the list below may have all, two or only have one of the three pathogens, please make sure you identify the product that suits your specific needs.

How to Check if a Product is on EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C [List S]

• Find the EPA registration number on the product label. Look for “EPA Reg. No.” followed by two, as described on the List Landing Page.
• Supplemental distributer products are not included in the lists. For example, if EPA Reg. No. 12345-12 is on the lists, you can buy EPA Reg. No. 12345-12-2567 and know you’re getting an equivalent product.
• On the product list, search the registration number exactly as it appears on the label.
• Once you see the results on the product list, make sure to check that the product's label includes directions for use as a disinfectant product against Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C under Use Directions for Disinfection.
  • Regardless of whether you are using a primary registration product or a supplemental distributor product, always check the label has the corresponding directions for use for the relevant pathogen.

Additional Information

• Disinfectants List General Information
• EPA Product Performance Test Guideline for Disinfectants
• CDC - Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hep B and Hep C Fact Sheet