Tokyo-headquartered Eisai Co Ltd has launched Etak Antimicrobial Wet Wipes, containing long-lasting antimicrobial agent Etak, at pharmacies and drugstores across Japan.
Etak, the main ingredient used in the product, is a long-lasting antimicrobial agent developed by Professor Hiroki Nikawa of the Department of Oral Biology and Engineering at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. An adhesive component of Etak chemically binds the antimicrobial component to the area wiped with Etak Antimicrobial Wet Wipes, preserving an antimicrobial effect that lasts for one week.
Eliminating viruses and bacteria is a familiar and highly interesting theme for consumers, especially mothers with small children. Eisai says it has had many requests from mothers with small children, such as: “I want to use Etak product not only inside the house but also outside” and, “I want to use Etak product conveniently to the difficult-to-spray area”.
Etak Antimicrobial Wet Wipes are alcohol-free so that they are easy to use for families with small children, and they can be used to eliminate viruses and bacteria on personal belongings as well as for cleaning hands and fingertips. The effect remains even if the area is wiped with water, says the company.
The Etak brand of products also contains an Antimicrobial Spray – for mouth masks – which eliminates viruses and bacteria for 24 hours. The spray can be applied to a variety of lifestyle supplies including fabrics such as clothes and stuffed toys as well as kitchenware.
The addition of Etak Antimicrobial Wet Wipes to the product line-up will “propose new options for the elimination of viruses and bacteria as well as antimicrobial action, and we will contribute to further improvement to benefit consumers who wish to keep those viruses and bacteria at bay”, the company adds.
