Fife inventor set to launch anti-coronavirus wipe

A company created by a Kirkcaldy inventor is set to launch a soluble anti-coronavirus wipe.

Brian McCormack, a former taxi driver and miner, has already invented the world’s first 100 per cent environmentally friendly soluble wet wipe that dissolves in seconds when immersed in water.

Now, his company, McCormack Innovation, could have the anti-coronavirus whipe on the market within weeks – and it ciuld be of direct help for health teams manning intensive care units in hospitals.

He has been working with the support of Dr Michail Kalloudis, director of Impact Solutions laboratory, Grangemouth,. who has confirmed having used the appropriate chemicals at the correct volumes that the wipes are effective against viruses – including the coronavirus.

Scientific testing has proceeded positively and final EN certification trials are to be carried out by Melbec labs with the certified product being ready for market within a matter of weeks.

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Mr McCormack continued: “When the virus struck it was clear it was very contagious.

“We looked at developing a wipe that was effective against the virus that could be flushed away down the sink or toilet.

“After extensive trials we managed to overcome the issues of using highly complex chemicals with sensitive material that enables the structure to hold and do its job of killing the virus then dissolve in water in a matter of minutes.”

#He sees its main use in intensive care units, explaining: “At the moment wipes are bagged and taken out of the unit to be disposed of. This presents a high risk of cross infection. Our wipes would never leave the unit. They would simply be flushed away. This would immediately break the chain of cross infection from this monster virus.”

McCormack Innovation has successfully developed a suite of dissolving materials specifically designed for the medical and personal care markets, and is currently rolling out an international expansion strategy.

This week, the company appointed of Charlie Baynes-Reid as its special advisor and North American representative based in New York City.

He is dual qualified as an English lawyer and a member of the New York Bar, and is a founding partner and managing director of NewHold Enterprises.

Over the past 20 years as a lawyer and investor he has spent time working in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America and has significant experience in consumer products and business services investments focused on health and wellness and environmental services.

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