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  09 Jul, 2021

HO WAH GENTING BERHAD’S D’VIRIA NANO CD DISINFECTANT TO HELP CONTAIN AIRBORNE BACTERIA AND VIRUSES


KUALA LUMPUR, 9 July 2021: Ho Wah Genting Berhad (“HWGB”)’s (Bursa Stock Code: 9601) wholly-owned subsidiary DVIRIA NANO Tech Sdn Bhd (“DVIRIA Nano Tech”)’s D’Viria NANO CD Disinfectant (“D’VIRIA”) is an environmentally friendly and multi-purpose disinfectant solution that demonstrates an excellent safety profile whilst maintaining highest efficacy, making it the preferred disinfectant to sterilise the air and surfaces.
 
With viruses and bacteria now transmissible through the air and the increasing threats of new variants, the importance of epidemic prevention and air quality control in our surrounding areas is a top priority.
 
Chlorine dioxide, which is the active ingredient of D’VIRIA, is a disinfectant recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN).
 
It is also a disinfectant listed on the Guideline for Laboratory Biosafety of the WHO. The disinfection efficacy of D’VIRIA is not affected by the pH level and it also does not generate any carcinogens (THMs).
 
Laboratory testing has also confirmed the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide against various microorganisms including bacteria, yeast, fungi, and viruses as confirmed by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
 
Furthermore, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) recommended the use of chlorine dioxide, as stated in the latest guideline of “Preventing Spread of COVID-19 Guideline for Airports (Fourth Edition)”.
 
As such, D’VIRIA can kill up to 99.99% of viruses and bacteria while safeguarding the health and safety of users.  
 
As a subsidiary of HWGB under the healthcare division, DVIRIA Nano Tech was established as a prompt response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and specialises in comprehensive research of preventive healthcare products and solutions.

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