BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc., (OTCBB:TOMZ) the authority in destruction and prevention of the spread of dangerous airborne and surface contaminants, reported today that in tests conducted by Assured Biotechnology, an independent testing laboratory, TOMI(ES) Ultra D Rapid Disinfectant System destroyed 99.999% of the pathogens tested including the antibiotic resistant, hospital acquired, superbugs C. Diff, Aspergillus and MSRA.
Irv Kraut, Industrial Hygienist and TOMI(ES)' Director of Environmental Services said, "TOMI(ES) Ultra D Rapid Disinfectant System is the breakthrough technology that can finally provide the level of disinfection and decontamination sought by consultants for hospitals and other high risk environments where contamination with pathogens can compromise the health of its occupants."
Dr. Halden Shane, CEO of TOMI(ES) stated,"The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2 million patients suffer from hospital infections every year which results in up to $30.5 billion in additional health care expenses annually." He went on to say, "The Ultra D Rapid Disinfectant System has been demonstrated in several hospitals across the country with the same 99.999% kill rate against disease producing pathogens. Now, with confirmed independent test results, we anticipate significant sales and licensing revenue to develop surrounding this 'breakthrough' product."
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Business Sector: Homeland Security, HealthCare.
TOMI Environmental Solutions utilizes its proprietary products and equipment to destroy and prevent the spread of dangerous airborne and surface contaminants. Independent test results prove that the Company's environmentally friendly technology kills bacteria, thousands of varieties of mold spores, inactivates viruses, including H1N1, Swine Flu; destroys volatile organic compounds and permanently eliminates odors caused by smoke, cooking, pets and urine. The Company generates revenue through direct sales of its services and by partnering with major remediation firms having expertise in facility restoration, disaster related damage and environmental contamination. The Company sells its products directly to those firms or licenses its technology to them. The multi-billion dollar target audience for the Company's products and services includes hospitals, cruise ships, airlines, commercial, industrial and residential real estate. The Company currently maintains equipment and facilities in New York, New Jersey, Florida and California. For more detailed information visit www.tomiesinc.com.
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