Guidelines

You are now reading: Interim List of Household Products and Active
Interim List of …  Ingredients for Disinfection of the COVID-19 Virus
Revised on 01 March 2020
First released on 04 February 2020

For general precautionary cleaning, detergent and water are adequate. Many
general household products contain the appropriate concentrations of active
ingredients (A.I.s) for disinfection of areas that are very likely to be
contaminated with COVID-19 virus (e.g. bedroom of a person confirmed to
have a COVID-19 virus infection).

The active ingredients and their effective concentrations listed in Table 1 have
been shown to be effective against coronaviruses. In addition to the use of
cleaning agents, other treatments effective against coronavirus include steam
and heat treatment. As the COVID-19 virus is new, no study has been published
on the virus. This assessment is thus based on published scientific studies on
coronaviruses, a group to which the COVID-19 virus would belong.

Table 2 lists common household products that can be used as effective

disinfectants.1 Both tables will be updated as new data emerge and data from
more products are gathered.

Important points to note when using disinfectants:

1. Check the labels and use according to instructions, and be aware of

the potential hazard of each product.
2. Avoid contact with eye and skin when handling cleaning products, and
keep them away from children.
3. Do not mix different cleaning products and use in a well-ventilated area.
4. For disinfection of highly contaminated surfaces or material, avoid the
use of spray, and allow appropriate time needed for disinfection (refer to
product instruction).
5. This product list should be read in conjunction with the Guidelines and
Advisories issued by NEA with instruction and guidelines on how to
conduct proper cleaning and disinfection of premises.
1
The product either contains the appropriate active ingredients listed in Table 1 or is accompanied with data that

shows efficacy against coronaviruses.

Disclaimer: Any posting shown in the listing does not constitute or imply any
 affiliation, relationship or sponsorship by NEA of the products in the
listing. Every product needs to be used in the right way and according to
specification. NEA will not be responsible for any loss or damage arising
from or incidental to any use of products/services in the listing.

Table 1. Active Ingredients and Their Working Concentrations Effective

Against Coronaviruses

S/N Active Ingredient (A.I.) 

1 Accelerated hydrogen peroxide (0.5%)a

2 Benzalkonium chloride* (0.05%)b

3 Chloroxylenol (0.12%)c 

4  Ethyl alcohol (70%)d

5  Iodine in iodophor (50 ppm)b 

6  Isopropanol (50%)b

7  Povidone-iodine (1% iodine)d

8  Sodium hypochlorite  
(0.05 – 0.5%)d, e

9 Sodium chlorite (0.23%)b

*Alternative name: alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride

a
Omisbahakhsh, N., & Sattar, S. A. (2006). Broad-spectrum microbicidal activity, toxicologic
assessment, and materials compatibility of a new generation of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-
based environmental surface disinfectant. American Journal of Infection Control, 34(5), 251-
2571 
b
Saknimit M, Inatsuki I, Sugiyama Y, Yagami K. (1988) Virucidal efficacy of physico-chemical
treatments against coronaviruses and parvoviruses of laboratory animals. Jikken Dobutsu.
37:341-5; Tested against canine coronavirus
c
 Dellanno, C., Vega, Q., & Boesenberg, D. (2009). The Antiviral action of common household
disinfectants and antiseptics against murine hepatitis virus, a potential surrogate for SARS
coronavirus. American Journal of Infection Control, 37(8), 649-652.
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2009.03.012
d
Sattar SA, Springthorpe VS, Karim Y, Loro P. (1989). Chemical disinfection of non-porous
inanimate surfaces experimentally contaminated with four human pathogenic viruses. Epidemiol.
Infect. 102:493-505; Tested against coronavirus 229E.
e 
Lai, M. Y. Y., Cheng, P. K. C., & Lim, W. W. L. (2005). Survival of Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome Coronavirus. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 41(7), e67-e71.
Table 2. List of Household Disinfectants/Cleaning Products Effective
Against Coronaviruses

Additional precautions for each product are denoted by the respective

alphabets:
A. Corrosive to metals, wipe away residues with wet cloth after 10 minutes.
B. Flammable at high concentration. Keep away from heat/sparks/open
flames/hot surfaces.
C. Not all recommended dilutions stated on the label meet the concentration
requirement indicated in Table 1. Adjustment in dilution ratio may be required.

2.1 General

  Product Name Active Additional

Ingredient(s)  Precautions 

1 Aeris Active Benzalkonium  -

chloride (1.1-
2.4%) 

2  Bin Buddy Spray Citrus Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.1-
1%) 

3 Cif Power & Shine Multipurpose Benzalkonium  -

Anti-Bac Spray 700ml chloride (0.75%) 

4 CIF Professional All Purpose Benzalkonium  -

Cleaner chloride (0.75%) 

5 CIF Professional Disinfectant Floor Benzalkonium  C

Cleaner 5L chloride (1.2-
1.4%) 

6 Clorox Disinfectant Wipes   Benzalkonium  -

chloride
(0.184%) 

7 Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Benzalkonium  -

Multi-Surface Cleaner (Various chloride (0.3%) 
Scents) 

8 Dettol Anti-bacterial Surface Benzalkonium  -

Cleanser Trigger Spray  chloride
(0.096%) 

9 Double Safe Benzalkonium  B

chloride (0.40%)
 Ethyl alcohol
(60%)

10 FairPrice Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.1%) 

11 2XL Force Wipes Benzalkonium  -

chloride
(0.1212%) 

12 2XL Force Wipes 2 Benzalkonium  -

chloride
(0.1778%) 

13 GK Germ Killer GK Air Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.2%) 

14  GK Germ Killer GK Surface Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.5%) 

15 GK Germ Killer GK Concentrate Benzalkonium  C

(Citronella/Floral) chloride (5%)  

16  Magiclean Floor Cleaner (Various Benzalkonium  C

Scent) chloride (0.7%) 

17 Magiclean Wiper Wet Sheets Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.05%) 

18  MITU Wetties Family Wet Wipes Benzalkonium  -

(Various Scents) chloride (0.05%) 

19 Mr Muscle Multi-Purpose Cleaner Benzalkonium  C

(Various Scents)  chloride (0.1-
0.5%) 

20 Pure Antimicrobial Concentrate Benzalkonium  A,C

chloride (0.1-
0.5%) 

21  PURSUE Disinfectant Cleaner One Benzalkonium  C

Step chloride (1.5%) 

22 Sani Safe Benzalkonium  -

chloride (0.4%) 

23 Simple Green Clean Finish Benzalkonium  -

Disinfectant Cleaner chloride (0.15%) 

24 Spray Nine Heavy Duty Cleaner Benzalkonium  -

/ Degreaser / Disinfectant chloride (0.1-1%)
25 Softess Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes Benzalkonium  -
(Various Scent) chloride (0.08%) 

26 Vimasol Disinfectant Air and Benzalkonium  -

Surface chloride (<1%) 

27 Yuri Aganol Floor Cleaner Benzalkonium  -

chloride (1%) 

28 Yuri-Sol Benzalkonium  C
chloride (1.7%) 

29 Zazacorona Benzalkonium  -
chloride (0.05%) 

30 Dettol Antiseptic Disinfectant Chloroxylenol  C

Liquid  (4.8%) 

31 Dettol Antiseptic Germicide  Chloroxylenol  C

(4.8%) 

32 FairPrice antiseptic Germicide Chloroxylenol  C

(4.8%)

33 Walch Antiseptic Germicide  Chloroxylenol  C

(4.5-5.5%) 

34  Jackie Disinfectant & Air- Ethyl alcohol  B

Freshener (>80%)

35  Jackie Disinfectant Spray Ethyl alcohol  B

(>80%)

36 Lysol Disinfectant Spray  Ethyl alcohol  B

(>60%)

37  BestChem Disinfectant (250 mL, Isopropyl alcohol  B

500 mL) (60-70%)

38 EnviroCare Blue Max Disinfectant Isopropyl alcohol  B

(75%)

39 BestChem Bleach Disinfectant Sodium  A

hypochlorite
(3.5-4.5%)

40  Budget Bleach  Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite
(3.25%)
 41 Clorox All Purpose Cleaner with Sodium  A
Bleach hypochlorite
(2.4%)

42  Clorox Bleach Original Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite
(5.25%)

43 Clorox Clean-Up All-Purpose Sodium  A, C

Cleaner with Bleach (Various hypochlorite
Scents) (2.4%)

44  Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner + Sodium  A

Bleach   hypochlorite
(1.84%)

45 Domesto Professional Thick Sodium  A, C

Bleach hypochlorite
(5.2%)

46  Essential Waitrose Thick Sodium  A, C

Bleach Original hypochlorite
(2.5-5.0%)

47 FairPrice Anti-Bacterial Bleach  Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite
(5%)

48  Giant All Purpose Household Sodium  A, C

Bleach hypochlorite
(>=5.25%)

49 HomeNiks Bleach Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite
(3.25%) 

50  Mr Muscle Mold & Mildew Sodium  A

hypochlorite (1-
5%) 

51  Yuri Bleach (Various Scents) Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite
(5.25%) 

2.2 Bathroom
 S/N   Product Name Active Additional
Ingredient(s)  Precautions 

 1 Dettol Healthy Clean Benzalkonium  -

Bathroom chloride(0.1%)

 2 Magiclean Daily Care Toilet Benzalkonium  -

Foam Spray chloride(1%)

 3 Magiclean Dual Power Toilet Benzalkonium  -

Cleaner (Various Scent) chloride(0.1%)

 4 Mr Muscle Bathroom 5 in 1 Benzalkonium  C

chloride(0.1-0.5%)

 5 Swipe Bathroom EX Benzalkonium  -

Bathroom Cleaner chloride(0.05-
0.2%)

 6 Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner Sodium  A

with Bleach hypochlorite (2.4%)

 7 Domex Professonal Toilet & Sodium  A, C

Bathroom Cleaner hypochlorite (2.4-
3.0%)

 8 Domex Ultra Thick Bleach Sodium  A, C

hypochlorite (1-
3%)

 9 Magiclean Bathroom Stain & Sodium  A

Mold Remover hypochlorite (2.7%)

 10 Magiclean Toilet Bleach Sodium  A, C

Power Cleaner hypochlorite (3.2%)

 11 Mr Muscle Foaming Bleach Sodium  A

Gel (Various Scents) hypochlorite (1-
5%)

2.3 Kitchen

S/N Product Name Active Ingredient(s)  Additional

Precautions  

 1 Dettol Healthy Clean  Benzalkonium chloride  -

Kitchen (0.1%)
  2 Mr Muscle Kitchen  Benzalkonium chloride  -
Cleaner (0.1-0.5%)

 3 Magiclean  Sodium hypochlorite  A, C

Kitchen Bleach (6%)

2.4 Others

S/N   Product Name Active  Additional

Ingredient(s)   Precautions 

 1 Magiclean Pipe & Sink Sodium  A

Cleaner hypochlorite (2.7%)

 2 Magiclean Pipe & Sink Sodium  A

Declogger hypochlorite (2.9%)

 3 Max Strength Drain Sodium  A

Unblocker hypochlorite (1.6%)

 4 Mr Muscle Sink & Drain Sodium  A

Declogger hypochlorite (1-5%)

This list is based on the information of the active ingredients and concentrations
declared by the suppliers.

Any company marketing disinfectants that are effective against coronaviruses

can contact us at 1800-CALL NEA (1800-2255 632) or submit your enquiries
electronically via the Online Feedback Form or myENV mobile application.