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10.12.2020

MAHLE OzonePRO effective against coronaviruses

  • Certified laboratory demonstrates around 99.7 percent reduction in the number of active coronaviruses
  • Cleaning cycle of just 35 minutes needed

“The results confirm the MAHLE OzonePRO’s high virucidal efficacy. This is another advantage of the unit, which is already extremely popular and in demand among our customers,” says Olaf Henning, Corporate Executive Vice President and General Manager MAHLE Aftermarket.

To avoid exposing laboratory staff to risk, bovine coronaviruses, which are less harmful, are used for such tests. These are very similar to the SARS-CoV-2 viruses that cause COVID-19 lung disease. As they actually tend to be more resistant, however, it is safe to presume that the MAHLE OzonePRO is even more effective against SARS-CoV-2 viruses.

While the sanitizing process is underway, the MAHLE OzonePRO sensors continuously measure the concentration of ozone produced in the environment and keep this constant. At the same time, the MAHLE OzonePRO helps to avoid excessive ozone values. This can prevent oxidation damage to interiors, for example. The unit is fully automated and notifies the user via the related app when the 35-minute process is finished. With an ozone output of 5,000 mg/h, one unit can sanitize interiors with a surface area of up to 30 square meters or a volume of around 75 cubic meters, roughly equivalent to the volume of a coach. Weighing only three kilograms, the unit is also easy to handle, making it a convenient and efficient workshop assistant.

Note to editorial staff: The study from the Eurofins Biolab Srl laboratory is available for download here [PDF; 203 KB].

Contacts in MAHLE Corporate Communications:

Ruben Danisch
Head of Corporate and Product Communications
Phone: +49 711 501-12199
E-mail: ruben.danisch@mahle.com 

Christopher Rimmele
Product, Technology, and Aftermarket Communications Spokesman
Phone: +49 711 501-12374
E-mail: christopher.rimmele@mahle.com

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